Neuromuscular physiology
Chapter 7 Neuromuscular physiology 7.1 Relevant structure and organization of the nervous system 197 7.2 Conduction and transmission in nerves 199 7.3 General sensory mechanisms 204 7.4 Specific sensory systems…
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Renal physiology
Chapter 5 Renal physiology 5.1 Body fluids and their distribution 139 5.2 Relevant renal structure 140 5.3 Glomerular filtration 141 5.4 Modification of glomerular filtrate 143 5.5 Renal clearance 150…
Cardiovascular physiology
Chapter 3 Cardiovascular physiology 3.1 Relevant structure 59 3.2 Electrical properties of the heart 61 3.3 Cardiac contractility 64 3.4 The cardiac cycle 65 3.5 Cardiac output 67 3.6 Control…
Gastrointestinal and digestive physiology
Chapter 6 Gastrointestinal and digestive physiology 6.1 Nutrition and appetite 169 6.2 Gastrointestinal motility 170 6.3 Digestion and secretion 174 6.4 Absorption 179 6.5 Liver functions 182 Self-assessment: questions 186…
Reproductive physiology
Chapter 9 Reproductive physiology 9.1 Sexual development 275 9.2 Male reproductive function 276 9.3 Sexual intercourse 278 9.4 Female reproductive function 279 9.5 Pregnancy, labour and lactation 283 9.6 Physiology…
Basic principles and cell physiology
Chapter 1 Basic principles and cell physiology 1.1 Cells, systems and homeostasis 7 1.2 Energy sources in the cell 10 1.3 Transport across cell membranes 10 1.4 Electrical signals and…
Blood and related physiology
Chapter 2 Blood and related physiology 2.1 Blood volume and constituents 37 2.2 Plasma constituents 37 2.3 Erythrocytes 38 2.4 Leucocytes 42 2.5 Immune responses 43 2.6 Platelets and haemostasis…
Endocrine physiology
Chapter 8 Endocrine physiology 8.1 Principles of endocrine function 245 8.2 Hypothalamic and pituitary function 246 8.3 Thyroid function 248 8.4 Hormonal control of Ca2+ 251 8.5 Functions of the…
Ventilation (V), Perfusion (Q), and V/Q Relationships
CHAPTER 22 Ventilation (), Perfusion (), and / Relationships Ventilation and pulmonary blood flow (perfusion) are important components of gas exchange in the lung. However, the major determinant of normal…
Properties of the Vasculature
CHAPTER 17 Properties of the Vasculature The vasculature consists of a closed system of tubes or vessels that distributes blood from the heart to the tissues and returns blood from…
