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Now in its Third Edition, this text clearly and concisely presents the physiological principles that are essential to clinical medicine. Outstanding pedagogical features include problem-solving applications of basic principles; conceptual diagrams that help students visualize complex processes; case studies, Clinical Focus boxes, and From Bench to Bedside boxes; a comprehensive glossary; and online USMLE-style questions with answers and explanations. Now completely updated, this edition features new material, new features, and a robust online package to help students and instructors get the maximum impact from their course.

Contents:

Part I: CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY Ch. 1: Homeostasis and Cellular Signaling Patricia J. Gallagher, PhD Ch. 2: The Plasma Membrane, Transport and Resting Membrane Potential Stephen A. Kempson, PhD Ch. 3: Action Potential, Synaptic Transmission, and Maintenance of Nerve Function Cynthia J. Forehand, PhD Part II: NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSIOLOGY Ch. 4: Sensory Physiology Richard A. Meiss, PhD Ch. 5: The Motor System John C. Kincaid, MD Ch. 6: The Autonomic Nervous System John C. Kincaid, MD Ch. 7: Integrative Function of the Nervous System Cynthia J. Forehand, PhD Ch. 8: Skeletal and Smooth Muscle Richard A. Meiss, PhD Part III: BLOOD AND IMMUNOLOGY Ch. 9: Blood Components Gabi Nindl Waite, PhD Ch. 10: Immunology, Organ Interaction and Homeostasis Gabi Nindl Waite, PhD Part IV: CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY Ch. 11: An Overview of the Cardiovascular System and Hemodynamics David R. Bell, PhD Ch. 12: The Electrical Activity of the Heart David R. Bell, PhD Ch. 13: Cardiac Muscle Mechanics and the Cardiac Pump David R. Bell, PhD Ch. 14: The Systemic Circulation David R. Bell, PhD Ch. 15: The Microcirculation and Lymphatic System David R. Bell, PhD Ch. 16: Special Circulations David R. Bell, PhD Ch. 17: Control Mechanisms in Circulatory Function David R. Bell, PhD Part V: RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY Ch. 18: Ventilation and the Mechanics of Breathing Rodney A. Rhoades, PhD Ch. 19: Gas Transfer and Transport Rodney A. Rhoades, PhD Ch. 20: Pulmonary Circulation and Ventilation-Perfusion Rodney A. Rhoades, PhD Ch. 21: The Control of Ventilation Rodney A. Rhoades, PhD Part VI: RENAL PHYSIOLOGY AND BODY FLUIDS Ch. 22: Kidney Function George A. Tanner, PhD Ch. 23: The Regulation of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance George A. Tanner, PhD Ch. 24: Acid-Base Balance George A. Tanner, PhD Part VII: GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY Ch. 25: Neurogastroenterology and Motility Jackie D. Wood, PhD Ch. 26: Gastrointestinal Secretion, Digestion, and Absorption Patrick Tso, PhD Ch. 27: The Physiology of the Liver Patrick Tso, PhD Part VIII: TEMPERATURE REGULATION AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY Ch. 28: The Regulation of Body Temperature Frank A. Witzmann, PhD Ch. 29: Exercise Physiology Frank A. Witzman, PhD Part IX: ENDOCRINE PHYSIOLOGY Ch. 30: Endocrine Control Mechanisms Jeffery S. Elmendorf, PhD Ch. 31: The Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland Robert V. Considine, PhD Ch. 32: The Thyroid Gland Robert V. Considine, PhD Ch. 33: The Adrenal Gland Robert V. Considine, PhD Ch. 34: The Endocrine Pancreas Jeffrey S. Elmendorf, PhD Ch. 35: Endocrine Regulation of Calcium, Phosphate, and Bone Homeostasis Jeffery S. Elmendorf, PhD Part X: REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY Ch. 36: The Male Reproductive System Jeffery S. Elmendorf, PhD Ch. 37: The Female Reproductive System Robert V. Considine, PhD Ch. 38: Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Fetal Development Robert V. Considine, PhD Appendix: Common Abbreviations in Physiology Glossary Index