Medical Physiology, International Edition, 3rd Edition

Medical Physiology, International Edition, 3rd Edition

Last edition Elsevier For a comprehensive understanding of human physiology — from molecules to systems —turn to the latest edition of Medical Physiology. This updated textbook is known for its unparalleled depth of information, equipping students with a solid foundation for a future in medicine and healthcare, and providing clinical and research professionals with a reliable go-to reference. Complex concepts are presented in a clear, concise, and logically organized format to further facilitate understanding and retention.

Last Edition

ISBN 13:h9780323427968

Imprint:hElsevier

Language:hEnglish

Authors:hWalter F. Boron

Pub Date:h05/2016

Pages:h1312

Illus:h1446 in full color

Weight:h3,310.00 grams

Size:h216 X 276 mm

Product Type:hSoftcover

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  • • An increased number of clinical correlations provides a better understanding of the practical applications of physiology in medicine.
  • • Highlights new breakthroughs in molecular and cellular processes, such as the role of epigenetics, necroptosis, and ion channels in physiologic processes, to give insights into human development, growth, and disease.
  • • Several new authors offer fresh perspectives in many key sections of the text, and meticulous editing makes this multi-authored resource read with one unified voice.
  • Walter F. Boron, MD, PhD, Professor, David N and Inez Myers/Antonio Scarpa Chairman, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
  • Emile L. Boulpaep, MD, Professor, Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
  • I Introduction
  • Chapter 1 Foundations of Physiology
  • II Physiology of Cells and Molecules
  • Chapter 2 Functional Organization of the Cell
  • Chapter 3 Signal Transduction
  • Chapter 4 Regulation of Gene Expression
  • Chapter 5 Transport of Solutes and Water
  • Chapter 6 Electrophysiology of the Cell Membrane
  • Chapter 7 Electrical Excitability and Action Potentials
  • Chapter 8 Synaptic Transmission and the Neuromuscular Junction
  • Chapter 9 Cellular Physiology of Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth Muscle
  • III The Nervous System
  • Chapter 10 Organization of the Nervous System
  • Chapter 11 The Neuronal Microenvironment
  • Chapter 12 Physiology of Neurons
  • Chapter 13 Synaptic Transmission in the Nervous System
  • Chapter 14 The Autonomic Nervous System
  • Chapter 15 Sensory Transduction
  • Chapter 16 Circuits of the Central Nervous System
  • IV The Cardiovascular System
  • Chapter 17 Organization of the Cardiovascular System
  • Chapter 18 Blood
  • Chapter 19 Arteries and Veins
  • Chapter 20 The Microcirculation
  • Chapter 21 Cardiac Electrophysiology and the Electrocardiogram
  • Chapter 22 The Heart As a Pump
  • Chapter 23 Regulation of Arterial Pressure and Cardiac Output
  • Chapter 24 Special Circulations
  • Chapter 25 Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System
  • V The Respiratory System
  • Chapter 26 Organization of the Respiratory System
  • Chapter 27 Mechanics of Ventilation
  • Chapter 28 Acid-Base Physiology
  • Chapter 29 Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide In the Blood
  • Chapter 30 Gas Exchange in the Lung
  • Chapter 31 Ventilation and Perfusion of the Lungs
  • Chapter 32 Control of Ventilation
  • VI The Urinary System
  • Chapter 33 Organization of the Urinary System
  • Chapter 34 Glomerular Filtration and Renal Blood Flow
  • Chapter 35 Transport of Sodium and Chloride
  • Chapter 36 Transport of Urea, Glucose, Phosphate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Organic Solutes
  • Chapter 37 Transport of Potassium
  • Chapter 38 Urine Concentration and Dilution
  • Chapter 39 Transport of Acids and Bases
  • Chapter 40 Integration of Salt and Water Balance
  • VII The Gastrointestinal System
  • Chapter 41 Organization of the Gastrointestinal System
  • Chapter 42 Gastric Function
  • Chapter 43 Pancreatic and Salivary Glands
  • Chapter 44 Intestinal Fluid and Electrolyte Movement
  • Chapter 45 Nutrient Digestion and Absorption
  • Chapter 46 Hepatobiliary Function
  • VIII The Endocrine System
  • Chapter 47 Organization of Endocrine Control
  • Chapter 48 Endocrine Regulation of Growth and Body Mass
  • Chapter 49 The Thyroid Gland
  • Chapter 50 The Adrenal Gland
  • Chapter 51 The Endocrine Pancreas
  • Chapter 52 The Parathyroid Glands and Vitamin D
  • IX The Reproductive System
  • Chapter 53 Sexual Differentiation
  • Chapter 54 The Male Reproductive System
  • Chapter 55 The Female Reproductive System
  • Chapter 56 Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Lactation
  • Chapter 57 Fetal and Neonatal Physiology
  • X Physiology of Cells and Molecules
  • Chapter 58 Metabolism
  • Chapter 59 Regulation of Body Temperature
  • Chapter 60 Exercise Physiology and Sports Science
  • Chapter 61 Environmental Physiology
  • Chapter 62 The Physiology of Aging
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