Table of Contents
Chapter 01 Principles of Cell Function 1
Chapter 02 Homeostasis of Body Fluids 6
Chapter 03 Signal Transduction, Membrane Receptors, Second Messengers, and Regulation
of Gene Expression 8
Chapter 04 The Nervous System-Introduction to Cells and Systems 10
Chapter 05 Generation and Conduction of Action Potentials 12
Chapter 06 Synaptic Transmission 15
Chapter 07 The Somatosensory System 18
Chapter 08 The Special Senses 21
Chapter 09 Organization of Motor Function 24
Chapter 10 Higher Functions of the Nervous System 27
Chapter 11 The Autonomic Nervous System and Its Central Control 30
Chapter 12 Skeletal Muscle Physiology 33
Chapter 13 Cardiac Muscle 36
Chapter 14 Smooth Muscle 39
Chapter 15 Overview of Circulation 42
Chapter 16 Elements of Cardiac Function 43
Chapter 17 Properties of the Vasculature 48
Chapter 18 Regulation of the Heart and Vasculature 50
Chapter 19 Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System 52
Chapter 20 Structure and Function of the Respiratory System 56
Chapter 21 Static Lung and Chest Wall Mechanics 60
Chapter 22 Dynamic Lung and Chest Wall Mechanics 63
Chapter 23 Ventilation, Perfusion, and Relationships 66
Chapter 24 Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport 69
Chapter 25 Control of Respiration 72
Chapter 26 Non-Physiologic Functions of the Lung-Host Defense and Metabolism 75
Chapter 27 Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Regulation in the
Gastrointestinal Tract 78
Chapter 28 The Cephalic, Oral, and Esophageal Phases of the Integrated Response to a
Meal 80
Chapter 29 The Gastric Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal 82
Chapter 30 The Small Intestinal Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal 84
Chapter 31 The Colonic Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal 86
Chapter 32 Transport and Metabolic Functions of the Liver 88
Chapter 33 Elements of Renal Function 90
Chapter 34 Solute and Water Transport along the Nephron-Tubular Function 94
Chapter 35 Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Volume 98
Chapter 36 Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis 102
Chapter 37 Role of the Kidneys in the Regulation of Acid-Base Balance 105
Chapter 38 Introduction to the Endocrine System 108