Physiology

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Preface
Acknowledgments
To the Reader
Membrane and Cellular Physiology	p. 1
Membrane Potentials	p. 10
Synaptic Transmission	p. 22
Muscle Contraction	p. 35
Cutaneous, Olfactory, and Gustatory Sensation	p. 54
Vision and Audition	p. 69
Motor Control System	p. 89
Cortical Control of Movement and Consciousness	p. 109
Hemodynamics	p. 121
Electrical Events	p. 131
Cardiodynamics	p. 153
The Vascular System	p. 166
Cardiac Output and Venous Return	p. 179
Cardiovascular Control	p. 184
Cardiovascular Responses to Stress	p. 188
Respiratory Mechanics	p. 200
Gas Transport	p. 228
Gas Exchange	p. 236
Respiratory Control	p. 254
Respiratory Responses to Stress	p. 261
Overview of Renal Function and Structure	p. 286
Body Fluids	p. 292
Overview of Renal Tubular Function	p. 299
Renal Clearance	p. 303
Glomerular Filtration and Renal Blood Flow	p. 308
Renal Tubular Transport: Reabsorption and Secretion	p. 314
Renal Concentration and Dilution of Urine	p. 325
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)	p. 334
Aldosterone	p. 340
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)	p. 350
Acid Production and Elimination: An Overview	p. 360
Metabolic Origin of Alkali (Bases)	p. 365
The Hydrogen Ion and pH	p. 367
Body Buffer Systems	p. 374
Respiratory Regulation of Acid-Base Balance	p. 379
Renal Regulation of Acid-Base Balance	p. 381
Primary and Secondary Acid-Base Abnormalities	p. 389
Compensatory Mechanisms for Primary Acid-Base Abnormalities	p. 399
Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal Tract	p. 416
Ingestion of Food	p. 418
Stomach	p. 422
Small Intestine	p. 432
Large Intestine	p. 445
Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Hormones	p. 454
Mechanisms of Hormone Action	p. 461
Hormonal Control Systems	p. 465
Endogenous Opioid Peptides	p. 471
Pituitary Gland	p. 475
Adrenal Gland	p. 482
Reproduction	p. 497
Pancreas	p. 520
Thyroid Gland	p. 527
Parathyroid Hormone, Calcitonin, and Vitamin D	p. 533
Case Studies in Clinical Decision Making	p. 554
Comprehensive Exam	p. 573
Index	p. 621
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