Description
Medical students and faculty have long looked to Boron & Boulpaep's Medical Physiology for an unparalleled, comprehensive understanding of complex human physiology. By popular demand, the new Boron & Boulpaep Concise Medical Physiology offers Boron & Boulpaep's authoritative content in a condensed, entry-level presentation that is well-illustrated and student friendly. You'll find the same trusted quality and attention to detail as the parent text, with a logically organized format, clear, instructive figures, and online animations—all focused on the essential information you need to know for a solid introduction or a quick review.- Takes a strong molecular and cellular approach that relates these concepts to human physiology and disease- Presents challenging material in a clear, concise, logically organized format to further facilitate understanding and retention- Features simplified, didactic illustrations that clearly depict complex concepts- Focuses on the essentials, making it ideal for programs and courses with limited hours for physiology coverage, or as a review companion to Boron & Boulpaep's Medical Physiology- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
Table of Contents
1. Foundations of Physiology2. Functional Organization of the Cell3. Signal Transduction4. Regulation of Gene Expression5. Transport of Solutes and Water6. Electrophysiology of the Cell Membrane7. Electrical Excitability and Action Potentials8. Synaptic Transmission and the Neuromuscular Junction9. Cellular Physiology of Skeletal Muscle10. Organization of the Nervous System11. The Neuronal Microenvironment12. Physiology of Neurons13. Synaptic Transmission in the Nervous System14. The Autonomic Nervous System15. Sensory Transduction16. Circuits of the Central Nervous System17. Organization of the Cardiovascular System18. Blood19. Arteries and Veins20. The Microcirculation21. Cardiac Electrophysiology and the Electrocardiogram22. The Heart as a Pump23. Regulation of Arterial Pressure and Cardiac Output24. Special Circulations25. Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System26. Organization of the Respiratory System27. Mechanics of Ventilation28. Acid-Base Physiology29. Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the Blood30. Gas Exchange in the Lungs31. Ventilation and Perfusion of the Lungs32. Control of Ventilation33. Organization of the Urinary System34. Glomerular Filtration and Renal Blood35. Transport of Sodium and Chloride36. Transport of Urea Glucose, Other Solutes, Phospate, Calcium, and Magnesium37. Transport of Potassium38. Urine Concentration and Dilution39. Transport of Acids and Bases40. Integration of Salt and Water Balance41. Organization of the Gastrointestinal System42. Gastric Function43. Pancreatic and Salivary Glands44. Intestinal Fluid and Electrolyte Movement45. Nutrient Digestion and Absorption46. Hepatobiliary Function47. Organization of Endocrine Control48. Endocrine Regulation of Growth and Body Mass49. The Thyroid Gland50. The Adrenal Gland51. The Endocrine Pancreas52. The Parathyroid Glands and Vitamin D53. Sexual Differentiation54. The Male Reproductive System55. The Female Reproductive System56. Fertilization57. Fetal and Neonatal Physiology58. Metabolism59. Regulation of Body Temperature60. Exercise Physiology and Sports Science61. Environmental Physiology62. The Physiology of Aging
