Medical Physiology Boron • 3rd Edition • 978-1455743773

Ch. 1 - Foundations of Physiology

Homeostasis and Feedback Control

Ch. 2 - Functional Organization of the Cell

The Plasma Membrane Review of Physiologically-Relevant Organelles

Ch. 3 - Signal Transduction

Cell-to-Cell Connections and Messages Signal Transduction I: General Ideas Signal Transduction II: G-Protein Coupled Receptors Signal Transduction III: Other Transduction Pathways Signal Transduction IV: Details of the Gs, Gi, and Gq Transduction Pathways

Ch. 4 - Regulation of Gene Expression

Protein Synthesis and Gene Expression

Ch. 5 - Transport of Solutes and Water

Diffusion Osmosis: Osmolarity, Osmotic Pressure and Tonicity Protein-Mediated Transport Vesicle-Based Transport: Endocytosis and Exocytosis Crossing an Epithelial Layer: The Trans- and Paracellular Pathway

Ch. 6 - Electrophysiology of the Cell Membrane

The Resting Membrane Potential I: Forces and Ohm's Law The Resting Membrane Potential II: Development of a Membrane Potential The Resting Membrane Potential III: The Nernst and Goldman-Hodgkin-Katz Equations

Ch. 7 - Electrical Excitability and Action Potentials

Electrical Signals in Neurons I: Membrane Potential Vocabulary Electrical Signals in Neurons II: Graded vs. Action Potentials Electrical Signals in Neurons III: Action Potentials Action Potential Propagation The Refractory Period Myelination

Ch. 8 - Synaptic Transmission and the Neuromuscular Junction

Neuronal Cell-to-Cell Communication: Synaptic Transmission Synaptic Integration I: Post-Synaptic Potentials (EPSPs and IPSPs) Synaptic Integration II: Summation

Ch. 9 - Cellular Physiology of Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth Muscle

Skeletal Muscle Cellular Anatomy-- Muscles to Sarcomeres Skeletal Muscle Contraction I: The Cellular Level Skeletal Muscle Contraction II: Tension and Length-Tension Curves Skeletal Muscle Contraction III: Summation and Tetanus Skeletal Muscle Contraction IV: Isotonic vs. Isometric Contractions Energy Requirements of Skeletal Muscle-- Fiber Types and Fatigue Neural Control of Skeletal Muscle--Skeletal Muscle Reflexes Smooth Muscle

Ch.10 - Organization of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System Common Neurotransmitters and Receptors Nervous System Organization

Ch.11 - The Neuronal Microenvironment

Cerebrospinal Fluid Blood Brain Barrier Glial Cells

Ch.12 - Physiology of Neurons

Neuron Structure Neuron Classification Nerves

Ch.13 - Synaptic Transmission in the Nervous System

Common Neurotransmitters and Receptors

Ch.14 - The Autonomic Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System: Divisions and Structure Overview of Reflexes Types of Reflexes Spinal Reflexes Parasympathetic Division Sympathetic Division Sympathetic Pathways Autonomic Plexuses

Ch.15 - Sensory Transduction

General Principles of Sensation and Sensory Receptors The Somatic Senses Chemoreception I: Smell Chemoreception II: Taste The Ear: Hearing The Ear: Equilibrium The Eye and Vision

Ch.17 - Organization of the Cardiovascular System

Overview of the Cardiovascular System Heart Anatomy Cardiac Muscle Action Potentials Cardiac Muscle Excitation-Contraction Coupling Blood Pressure: Definitions and Measurement Flow Around the Circulatory Loop

Ch.18 - Blood

Blood Hemostasis-- The Clotting Cascade Blood Flow: Ohm's and Poiseuille's Laws The Blood Vessels

Ch.19 - Arteries and Veins

Structure of Vessels Structure of Arteries Structure of Capillaries Structure of Veins Blood Vessel Pathways

Ch.20 - The Microcirculation

Capillary Exchange I: Diffusion Capillary Exchange II: Bulk Flow and the Starling Equation of Ultrafiltration Lymphatic Capillaries Lymphatic Vessels Primary Lymphatic Structures Lymph Nodes Spleen Nodules MALT and Tonsils

Ch.21 - Cardiac Electrophysiology

Cardiac Electrophysiology I: Nodal Fibers, Pacemaker Potentials, and Automaticity Cardiac Electrophysiology II: Electrical Conduction Pathways Electrocardiography I: Electrodes, Currents, and Leads Electrocardiography II: Interpreting an EKG

Ch.22 - The Heart as a Pump

The Cardiac Cycle I: Understanding the Valves The Cardiac Cycle II: Systole and Diastole The Cardiac Cycle III: Volumes in the Left Ventricle The Cardiac Cycle IV: Heart Sounds The Cardiac Cycle V: The Wiggers Diagram The Cardiac Cycle VI: The Ventricular Pressure-Volume Loop Cardiac Output I: Definitions Cardiac Output II: The Frank-Starling Law of the Heart Cardiac Output III: Autonomic Regulation of Cardiac Function

Ch.23 - Regulation of Arterial Pressure and Cardiac Output

Short-Term Regulation of Blood Pressure--the Baroreceptor Reflexes Hormonal Regulation of Blood Pressure I: Vasopressin/Anti-Diuretic Hormone Hormonal Regulation of Blood Pressure II: The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Pulmonary Circulation Blood Flow In and Out of the Heart Head and Neck Circulation Thoracic and Abdominal Circulation Gastrointestional Circulation Posterior Abdominal Circulation Upper Limb Circulation Lower Limb Circulation

Ch.26 - Organization of the Respiratory System

Anatomy and Organization of the Respiratory System Properties of the Lungs-- Compliance, Elasticity, Resistance, and Surface Tension Lung Spirometry: Lung Volumes and Capacities Measuring Pressure of a Mixture of Gases-- Partial Pressures and Dalton's Law Total vs. Alveolar Ventilation and the Anatomic Dead Space Nasal Cavity Anatomy Pharynx Anatomy Larynx Anatomy Trachea Anatomy Bronchial Tree Anatomy Respiratory Zone Lung Anatomy

Ch.27 - Mechanics of Ventilation

Ventilation I: Boyle's Law Ventilation II: Mechanics of Inspiration and Expiration

Ch.28 - Acid-Base Physiology

Disturbing Blood pH-- Sources of Acid and Base and Acidosis vs. Alkalosis Calculating Blood pH-- The Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation Causes of pH Disturbances-- Metabolic vs. Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis Controlling Blood pH I: Respiratory Compensation Controlling Blood pH II: Renal Compensation in the Proximal Tubule and Collecting Duct

Ch.29 - Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the Blood

Gas Transport in the Blood I: Oxygen and Hemoglobin Binding Gas Transport in the Blood II: Carbon Dioxide

Ch.30 - Gas Exchange in the Lungs

Gas Exchange I: Diffusion in the Alveoli

Ch.31 - Ventilation and Perfusion of the Lungs

Gas Exchange II: Ventilation and Perfusion and V/Q Ratios

Ch.32 - Control of Ventilation

Regulation of Ventilation I: Neural Control of Respiratory Muscles Regulation of Ventilation II: Chemoreceptors and Effects of CO2, pH, O2

Ch.33 - Organization of the Urinary System

Anatomy of the Urinary System Basic Renal Processes The Glomerulus Reabsorption I: General Concepts of Reabsorption in the Kidney Reabsorption II: Reabsorption (and Secretion) in the Proximal Tubule Reabsorption III: The Loop of Henle Reabsorption IV: The Distal Tubule Reabsorption V: The Collecting Duct and Effects of ADH and Aldosterone Clearance-- Measuring Glomerular Filtration Rate and Renal Plasma Flow Kidney Anatomy Flow Into and Out of the Kidney Urinary Tract

Ch.34 - Glomerular Filtration and Renal Blood Flow

Clearance-- Measuring Glomerular Filtration Rate and Renal Plasma Flow

Ch.41 + 42 - Organization of the Gastrointestinal System & Gastric Function

Anatomy and Function of the Digestive System The Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins The Digestive Accessory Organs I: The Liver and Gall Bladder The Digestive Accessory Organs II: The Exocrine Pancreas The Small Intestine I : Arrival at the Duodenum and Initiation of Pancreas/Gall Bladder Secretion The Small Intestine II: Digestion and Absorption of the Three Macronutrients The Small Intestine III: Motility The Large Intestine Regulation of Gastrointestinal Function GI Wall Pharynx and Esophagus Stomach Detailed Anatomy Small Intestine Anatomy Large Intestine Anatomy Pancreas Anatomy Gallbladder Anatomy

Ch.43 - Pancreatic and Salivary Glands

From Mouth to Stomach The Stomach Oral Cavity

Ch.46 - Hepatobiliary Function

Liver Anatomy

Ch.47 - Organization of Endocrine Control

Basics of Hormone Function Hormone Classification and Mechanism of Action The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland Pituitary Gland Anatomy Pineal Gland Anatomy Parathyroid Gland Anatomy Thymus Anatomy

Ch.49 - The Thyroid Gland

The Thyroid Gland Thyroid Gland Anatomy

Ch.50 - The Adrenal Gland

The Adrenal Glands Adrenal Gland Anatomy

Ch.51 - The Endocrine Pancreas

The Endocrine Pancreas

Ch.52 - The Parathyroid Glands and Vitamin D

The Parathyroid Gland Parathyroid Gland Anatomy

Ch.53 - Sexual Differentiation

Review of Mitosis and Meiosis

Ch.56 + 57 - Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Lactation & Fetal & Neonatal Physiology

Sex Determination and Differentiation-- Boy or Girl? Making Babies I: The Sexual Response and Sexual Intercourse Making Babies II: Fertilization Making Babies III: Early Development and Implantation Making Babies IV: Labor and Delivery (Parturition) Making Babies V: Lactation-- Feeding the Baby

Ch.58 - Metabolism

Thermodynamics for Physiology: The Energetics of (Bio)Chemical Reactions Enzymes and their Regulation Metabolism I: Overview Metabolism II: Glycolysis Metabolism III: Aerobic Metabolism Metabolism IV: Protein and Lipid Catabolism Metabolism V: Anabolism Review of Metabolism-- Catabolic and Anabolic Processes Measuring Metabolism-- Basal Metabolic Rate and Respiratory Quotient Fed-State Metabolism and the Effects of Insulin Fasted-State Metabolism and the Effects of Glucagon Type I and Type II Diabetes Mellitus Appetite and Satiety Calcium (and Phosphate) Regulation I-- Bone Growth and Remodeling Calcium (and Phosphate) Regulation II-- Parathyroid Hormone, Vitamin D, and Calcitonin

Ch.59 - Regulation of Body Temperature

Body Temperature Regulation

Ch.60 - Exercise Physiology and Sports Science