Synaptic Transmission
CHAPTER 6 Synaptic Transmission Synaptic transmission is the major process by which electrical signals are transferred between cells within the nervous system (or between neurons and muscle cells or sensory…
The Thyroid Gland
CHAPTER 41 The Thyroid Gland The thyroid gland produces the prohormone tetraiodothyronine (T4) and the active hormone triiodothyronine (T3). Synthesis of T4 and T3 requires iodine, which can be a…
Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Regulation in the Gastrointestinal Tract
CHAPTER 26 Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Regulation in the Gastrointestinal Tract The gastrointestinal (GI) tract consists of the alimentary tract from the mouth to the anus and includes…
The Colonic Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal
CHAPTER 30 The Colonic Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal OVERVIEW OF THE LARGE INTESTINE The most distal segment of the gastrointestinal tract is called the large intestine,…
Higher Functions of the Nervous System
CHAPTER 10 Higher Functions of the Nervous System Interactions between different parts of the cerebral cortex and between the cerebral cortex and other parts of the brain are responsible for…
The Cephalic, Oral, and Esophageal Phases of the Integrated Response to a Meal
CHAPTER 27 The Cephalic, Oral, and Esophageal Phases of the Integrated Response to a Meal In this chapter we will look at the processes that occur in the gastrointestinal (GI)…
Cardiac Muscle
CHAPTER 13 Cardiac Muscle The function of the heart is to pump blood through the circulatory system, and this is accomplished by the highly organized contraction of cardiac muscle cells….
Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung
CHAPTER 25 Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung Although gas exchange is the primary function of the lung, the lung is also a major defense organ that protects the inside of…
Signal Transduction, Membrane Receptors, Second Messengers, and Regulation of Gene Expression
CHAPTER 3 Signal Transduction, Membrane Receptors, Second Messengers, and Regulation of Gene Expression The human body is composed of billions of cells, each with a distinct function. However, the function…
The Nervous System: Introduction to Cells and Systems
CHAPTER 4 The Nervous System: Introduction to Cells and Systems The nervous system is a communications and control network that allows an organism to interact in appropriate ways with its…
