The 19th edition of this work presents up-to-date information on medical physiology as well as a self-study guide. It includes expanded section on immunity, the enteric system, circadian rhythms, and the control of the lower esophageal sphincter.
Review of Medical Physiology Zusammenfassung
Review of Medical Physiology William F. Ganong
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Inhaltsverzeichnis
Part 1 Introduction: the general and cellular basis of medical physiology. Part 2 Physiology of nerve and muscle cells: excitable tissue - nerve; excitable tissue - muscle; synaptic and junctional transmission; initiation of impulses in sense organs. Part 3 Functions of the nervous system: reflexes; cutaneous, deep and visceral sensation; vision; hearing and equilibrium; smell and taste; arousal mechanisms, sleep and the electrical activity of the brain; control of posture and movement; autonomic nervous system; central regulation of visceral function; neural basis of instinctual behaviour and emotions; higher functions of the nervous system - conditioned reflexes, learning and related phenomena. Part 4 Endocrinology, metabolism and reproductive function: energy balance, metabolism and nutrition; the thyroid gland; endocrine functions of the pancreas and regulation of carbohydrate metabolism; the adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex; hormonal control of calcium metabolism and the physiology of the bone; the pituitary gland; the gonads - development and function of the reproductive system; endocrine functions of the kidneys, heart and pineal gland. Part 5 Gastrointestinal function: digestion and absorption. Part 6 Circulation: circulating body fluids; origin of the heartbeat and the electrical activity of the heart; the heart as a pump; dynamics of blood and lymph flow; cardiovascular regulatory mechanisms; circulation through special regions; cardiovascular homeostasis in health and disease. Part 7 Respiration: pulmonary function; gas transport between the lungs and the tissues; regulation of respiration; respiration adjustments in health and disease. Part 8 Formation and excretion of urine: renal function and micturition; regulation of extracellular fluid composition and volume; appendices.
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