


Berne and Levy Physiology + Online Access
Koeppen, B. — Stanton, B.
7ª Edición Abril 2017
Inglés
Tapa blanda
975 pags
2400 gr
21 x 28 x cm
ISBN 9780323393942
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Description
Long respected for its scientifically rigorous approach, this best-selling text now includes major updates to bring you all of the latest knowledge in the field. Honed and shortened to emphasize the coreinformation needed by students of physiology today, it also features a new full-color design and all-new full-color artwork to enhance readability and enrich your comprehension of every concept. With accessto the full contents online at Student Consult, this time-honored book delivers an in-depth understanding of physiology more powerfully and effectively than ever before.
Key Features
- Anorgansystem-basedapproachclearly describes all of themechanismsthat control and regulatebodilyfunction.
- Key experimental observations and examplesprovide a richunderstanding of thebody'sdynamicprocesses.
- StudentConsultaccessallowsyou to viewthe complete contents of thebook online, anywhereyougo, performquicksearches, tapintorelevantbonuscontentfromotherStudentConsulttitles, test yourunderstandingwith USMLE-stylereviewquestions, addyourown notes and bookmarks, and much more.
Contents
Section 1: Cellular Physiology
- Principles of Cell and MembraneFunction
- Homeostasis: Volume and Composition of Body Fluid Compartments
- SignalTransduction, MembraneReceptors, SecondMessengers, and Regulation of Gene Expression
Section 2: The Nervous System
- TheNervousSystem: Introduction to Cells and Systems
- Generation and Conduction of ActionPotentials
- SynapticTransmission
- TheSomatosensorySystem
- TheSpecialSenses
- Organization of Motor Function
- HigherFunctions of theNervousSystem
- TheAutonomicNervousSystem and Its Central Control
Section 3: Muscle
- SkeletalMusclePhysiology
- CardiacMuscle
- SmoothMuscle
Section 4: The Cardiovascular System
- Overview of Circulation
- Elements of CardiacFunction
- Properties of theVasculature
- Regulation of theHeart and Vasculature
- Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System
Section 5: The Respiratory System
- Structure and Function of theRespiratorySystem
- StaticLung and Chest Wall Mechanics
- DynamicLung and Chest Wall Mechanics
- Ventilation (V.), Perfusion (Q.), and V./Q. Relationships
- Oxygen and CarbonDioxideTransport
- Control of Respiration
- NonrespiratoryFunctions of theLung
Section 6: Gastrointestinal Physiology
- FunctionalAnatomy and General Principles of Regulation in the Gastrointestinal Tract
- TheCephalic, Oral, and EsophagealPhases of theIntegrated Response to a Meal
- TheGastricPhase of theIntegrated Response to a Meal
- The Small Intestinal Phase of theIntegrated Response to a Meal
- TheColonicPhase of theIntegrated Response to a Meal
- Transport and MetabolicFunctions of theLiver
Section 7: The Renal System
- Elements of Renal Function
- Solute and WaterTransportalongtheNephron: Tubular Function
- Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Volume
- Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis
- Role of the Kidneys in the Regulation of Acid-Base Balance
Section 8: The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
- Introduction to theEndocrineSystem
- Hormonal Regulation of Energy Metabolism
- Hormonal Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism
- TheHypothalamus and PituitaryGland
- TheThyroidGland
- The Adrenal Glands
- TheMale and FemaleReproductiveSystems
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