Berne and Levy Physiology, 6th ed

Part I - CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY

1. Principles of Cell Function

2. Homeostasis of Body Fluids

3. Signal Transduction, Membrane Receptors, Second Messengers, and Regulation of Gene Expression

Part II - THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

4. The Nervous System: Introduction to Cells and Systems

5. Generation and Conduction of Action Potentials

6. Synaptic Transmission

7. The Somatosensory System

8. The Special Senses

9. Organization of Motor Function

10. Higher Functions of the Nervous System

11. The Autonomic Nervous System and Its Central Control

Part III - MUSCLE

12. Skeletal Muscle Physiology

13. Cardiac Muscle

14. Smooth Muscle

Part IV - THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

15. Overview of Circulation

16. Elements of Cardiac Function

17. Properties of the Vasculature

18. Regulation of the Heart and Vasculature

19. Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System

Part V - THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

20. Structure and Function of the Respiratory System

21. Mechanical Properties of the Lung and Chest Wall: Static and Dynamic

22. Ventilation (V), Perfusion (Q), and V/Q Relationships

23. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport

24. Control of Respiration

25. Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung

Part VI - GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY

26. Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Regulation in the Gastrointestinal Tract

27. The Cephalic, Oral, and Esophageal Phases of the Integrated Response to a Meal

28. The Gastric Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal

29. The Small Intestinal Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal

30. The Colonic Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal

31. Transport and Metabolic Functions of the Liver

Part VII - THE RENAL SYSTEM

32. Elements of Renal Function

33. Solute and Water Transport along the Nephron: Tubular Function

34. Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Volume

35. Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis

36. Role of the Kidneys in the Regulation of Acid-Base Balance

Part VIII - THE ENDOCRINE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

37. Introduction to the Endocrine System

38. Hormonal Regulation of Energy Metabolism

39. Hormonal Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism

40. The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

41. The Thyroid Gland

42. The Adrenal Gland

43. The Male and Female Reproductive Systems


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