This book presents a concise and focused examination of the essential concepts in physiology. Through a streamlined and easy-to-follow hierarchical outline format, it guides students through the basic physiologic principles. After an introductory chapter on general concepts and cellular physiology, the book reviews the normal and abnormal functions of the major organ systems. The outline is enhanced with discussions of relevant clinical correlations and an extensive and original illustration program that visually conveys the essential information and promotes retention of the material. Each chapter concludes with USMLE-type questions in clinical vignette format to help students assess their understanding of the concepts.
1. Cell Physiology. I. Plasma Membrane. II. Ion Channels. III. Cell Signaling. IV. Membrane Potential. V. Structure of Skeletal Muscle. VI. Neuromuscular and Synaptic Transmission. VII. Smooth Muscle. Clinical Problems. Answers.
2. Cardiovascular Physiology. I. General Principles. II. Hemodynamics. III. Electrophysiology. IV. Cardiac Muscle and Cardiac Output. V. Cardiac Cycle with Pressures and ECG. VI. Regulation of Arterial Pressure. VII. Control Mechanisms and Special Circulations. VIII. Integrative Function. Clinical Problems. Answers.
3. Respiratory Physiology. I. Lung Volumes and Capacities. II. Muscles of Breathing. III. Lung Compliance. IV. Components of Lung Recoil. V. Airway Resistance. VI. Gas Exchange and Oxygen Transport. VII. Carbon Dioxide Transport. VIII. Respiration Control. IX. Pulmonary Blood Flow. X. Ventilation-Perfusion Differences. XI. Special Environments. Clinical Problems. Answers.
4. Body Fluids, Renal, and Acid-Base Physiology. I. Body Fluids. II. Kidney Function. III. Renal Anatomy. IV. Renal Blood Flow and Glomerular Filtration. V. Transport Mechanisms of Nephrotic Segments. VI. Regulation of NaCl Excretion. VII. Potassium Regulation. VIII. Renal Handling of Glucose. IX. Urea Regulation. X. Phosphate Regulation. XI. Renal Calcium Regulation. XII. Magnesium Regulation. XIII. Concentrating and Diluting Mechanisms. XIV. Acid-Base Balance. XV. Diagnostic Hints for Acid-Base Disorders. XVI. Selected Acid-Base Disorders Clinical Problems. Answers.
5. Gastrointestinal Physiology
6. Endocrine Physiology.
7. Neurophysiology
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