Medical Physiology: Principles for clinical medicine / Rodney A. Rhoades and David R. Bell.

Includes index.

Preface -- Contributors -- Acknowledgments -- Part I: Cellular physiology -- 1. Homeostatis and cellular signaling / Patricia J. Gallagher, Ph. D. -- 2. Plasma membrane, membrane transport, and resting membrane potential / Robert V. Considine, Ph. D. -- Part II: Neuromuscular physiology -- 3. Action potential, synaptic transmission, and maintenance of nerve function / John C. Kincaid, M.D. -- 4. Sensory physiology / David R. Bell, Ph. D. and Rodney A. Rhoades, Ph. D. -- 5. Motor system / John C. Kincaid, M.D. -- 6. Autonomic nervous system / John C. Kincaid, M.D. -- 7. Integrative functions of the central nervous system / John C. Kincaid, M.D. -- 8. Skeletal and smooth muscle / David R. Bell, Ph. D. -- Part III: Blood and immunology -- 9. Blood components / Gabi Nindl Waite, Ph. D. -- 10. Immunology, organ interaction, and homeostasis / Gabi Nindl Waite, Ph. D. -- Part IV: Cardiovascular physiology -- 11. Overview of the cardiovascular system and hemodynamics . David R. Bell, Ph. D. -- 12. Electrical activity of the heart / David R. Bell, Ph. D. -- 13. Cardiac muscle mechanics and the cardiac pump / David R. Bell, Ph. D. -- 14. Systemic circulation / David R. Bell, Ph. D. -- 15. Microcirculation and lymphatic system / David R. Bell, Ph. D. -- 16. Special circulations / David R. Bell, Ph. D. -- 17. Control mechanisms in circulatory function / David R. Bell, Ph. D. -- Part V: Respiratory physiology -- 18. Ventilation and the mechanics of breathing / Rodney A. Rhoades, Ph. D. -- 19. Gas transfer and transport / Rodney A. Rhoades, Ph. D. -- 20. Pulmonary circulation and ventilation/perfusion / Rodney A. Rhoades, Ph. D. -- 21. Control of ventilation / Rodney A. Rhoades, Ph. D. -- Part VI: Renal physiology and body fluids -- 22. Kidney function / George A. Tanner, Ph. D. -- 23. Regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance / George A. Tanner, Ph. D. -- 24. Acid-base homeostasis / George A. Tanner, Ph. D. -- Part VII: Gastrointestinal physiology -- 25. Neurogastroenterology and motility / Jackie D. Wood, Ph. D. -- 26. Gastrointestinal secretion, digestion, and absorption / Rodney A. Rhoades, Ph. D. -- 27. Liver physiology / Rodney A. Rhoades, Ph. D. -- Part VIII: Temperature regulation and exercise physiology -- 28. Regulation of body temperature / Frank A. Witzmann, Ph. D. -- 29. Exercise physiology / Frank A. Witzmann, Ph. D. -- Part IX: Endocrine physiology -- 30. Endocrine control mechanisms / Jeffrey S. Elmendorf, Ph. D. -- 31. Hypothalamus and the pituitary gland / Robert V. Considine, Ph. D. -- 32. Thyroid gland / Robert V. Considine, Ph. D. -- 33. Adrenal gland / Robert V. Considine, Ph. D. -- 34. Endocrine pancreas / Jeffrey S. Elmendorf, Ph. D. -- 35. Endocrine regulation of calcium, phosphate, and bone homeostatis / Jeffrey S. Elmendorf, Ph. D. -- Part X: Reproductive physiology -- 36. Male reproductive system / Jeffrey S. Elmendorf, Ph. D. -- 37. Female reproductive system / Robert V. Considine, Ph. D. -- 38. Fertilization, pregnancy, and fetal development / Robert V. Considine, Ph. D. -- Appendix: Common abbreviations in physiology -- Glossary -- Index.

This fourth edition presents the physiological concepts essential to clinical medicine. Each chapter provides conceptual diagrams to facilitate comprehension of difficult concepts, and presents both normal and abnormal clinical conditions to illustrate how physiology serves as an important basis for diagnosis and treatment. Hallmark pedagogical features emphasize problem-solving skills and promote review and retention: Clinical Focus and From Bench to Bedside boxes, a comprehensive glossary, and online USMLE-style review questions with answers and explanations.