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John Wiley & Sons Inc Anatomy and Physiology for the Manual Therapies
Book SynopsisAnyone planning on a career in the therapeutic sciences requires a unique foundation in the basic sciences of the human body. This new book offers detailed content on the muscles, skeleton, and nervous system, but also provides the necessary information on other systems.Table of Contents1.ORGANIZATION OF THE HUMAN BODY 1 1.1 Anatomy and Physiolo Defined 2 1.2 Levels of Organization and Body Systems 2 1.3 Life Processes 6 1.4 Homeostasis: Maintain Limits 8 1.5 Aging and Homeostasis 12 1.6 Anatomical Terms 12 1.7 Body Cavities 17 1.8 Medical Imaging 20 2 INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY 28 2.1 Introduction to Chemistry 29 2.2 Chemical Compounds and Life Processes 35 3 CELLS 47 3.1 A Generalized View of the Cell 48 3.2 Plasma Membrane 49 3.3 Transport Across the Plasma Membrane 50 3.4 Cytoplasm 57 3.5 Nucleus 63 3.6 Gene Action: Protein Synthesis 64 3.7 Somatic Cell Division 68 3.8 Cancer 70 3.9 Aging and Cells 72 4 TISSUES 77 4.1 Types of Tissues 78 4.2 Cell Junctions 78 4.3 Epithelial Tissue 79 4.4 Connective Tissue 89 4.5 Membranes 101 4.6 Musular Tissue 102 4.7 Nervous Tissue 104 4.8 Tissue Repair: Restoring Homeostasis 105 4.9 Aging and Tissues 106 5 THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM 111 5.1 Structure of the Skin 112 5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin 118 5.3 Types of Skin 123 5.4 Functions of the Skin 124 5.5 Maintaining Homeostasis: Skin Wound Healing 125 5.6 Skin Conditions Important to Therapists 127 5.7 Aging and the Integumentary System 130 6.BONE TISSUE 135 6.1 Functions of Bone and the Skeletal System 136 6.2 Structure of Bone 136 6.3 Histology of Bone Tissue 138 6.4 Blood and Nerve Supply of Bone 141 6.5 Bone Formation 142 6.6 Bone Growth 145 6.7 Bones and Homeostasis 147 6.8 Aging and Bone Tissue 152 7 THE SKELETAL SYSTEM:THE AXIAL SKELETON 159 7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System 160 7.2 Types of Bones 160 7.3 Bone Surface Markings 162 7.4 Skull 162 7.5 Hyoid Bone 177 7.6 Vertebral Column 177 7.7 Thorax 186 7.8 Disorders of the Axial Skeleton 189 8 THE SKELETAL SYSTEM:THE APPENDICULAR SKELETON 195 8.1 Pectoral (Shoulder) Girdle 196 8.2 Upper Limb (Extremity) 199 8.3 Pelvic (Hip) Girdle 205 8.4 Comparison of Female and Male Pelves 209 8.5 Comparison of Pectoral and Pelvic Girdles 210 8.6 Lower Limb (Extremity) 211 9 JOINTS 221 9.1 Joint Classifications 222 9.2 Fibrous Joints 222 9.3 Cartilaginous Joints 224 9.4 Synovial Joints 225 9.5 Types of Movements at Synovial Joints 230 9.6 Selected Joints of the Body 236 9.7 Factors Affecting Contact and Range of Motion at Synovial Joints 251 9.8 Arthroplasty 252 9.9 Aging and Joints 253 10 MUSCULAR TISSUE 257 10.1 Overview of Muscular Tissue 258 10.2 Skeletal Muscle Tissue 259 10.3 Contraction and Relaxation of Skeletal Muscle Fibers 263 10.4 Metabolism of Skeletal Muscle Tissue 268 10.5 Control of Muscle Tension 270 10.6 Muscle Spasms 273 10.7 Exercise and Skeletal Muscle Tissue 277 10.8 Cardiac Muscle Tissue 277 10.9 Smooth Muscle Tissue 278 10.10 Aging and Muscular Tissue 279 11 THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM: THE MUSCLES OF THE HEAD AND NECK 284 11.1 How Skeletal Muscles Produce Movement 285 11.2 How Skeletal Muscles Are Named 289 11.3 Principal Skeletal Muscles of the Head and Neck 289 12 THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM:THE MUSCLES OF THE TORSO 316 13 THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM:THE MUSCLES OF THE UPPER LIMB 336 14 THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM: THE MUSCLES OF THE TORSO 316 14.1 Introduction to the Muscles of the Lower Limb (Extremity) 370 14.2 Muscle Interactions 398 15 NERVOUS TISSUE 403 15.1 Overview of the Nervous System 404 15.2 Histology of Nervous Tissue 407 15.3 Electrical Signals in Neurons 413 15.4 Synaptic Transmission 418 15.5 Regeneration and Repair of Nervous Tissue 421 16 THE SPINAL CORD AND SPINAL NERVES 426 16.1 Spinal Cord Anatomy 427 16.2 Spinal Nerves 430 16.3 Spinal Cord Physiology 444 16.4 Traumatic Injuries of the Spinal Cord 458 17 THE BRAIN AND CRANIAL NERVES 463 17.1 The Brain 464 17.2 Cranial Nerves 477 17.3 Aging and the Nervous System 479 18 THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM 483 18.1 Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System 484 18.2 Comparison of Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems 484 18.3 Structure of the Autonomic Nervous System 486 18.4 Functions of the Autonomic Nervous System 491 18.5 Integration and Control of Autonomic Functions 492 19 SOMATIC AND SPECIAL SENSES 498 19.1 Overview of Sensations 499 19.2 Somatic Senses 500 19.3 Special Senses and Olfaction: Sense of Smell 504 19.4 Gustation: Sense of Taste 506 19.5 Vision 507 19.6 Hearing and Equilibrium 515 19.7 Aging and the Special Senses 521 20 THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 527 20.1 Endocrine Glands 528 20.2 Hormone Action 528 20.3 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland 530 20.4 Thyroid Gland 535 20.5 Parathyroid Glands 538 20.6 Pancreatic Islets 539 20.7 Adrenal Glands 542 20.8 Ovaries and Testes 545 20.9 Pineal Gland 545 20.10 Other Hormones 546 20.11 The Stress Response 547 20.12 Aging and the Endocrine System 547 21 THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: THE BLOOD 553 21.1 Functions of Blood 554 21.2 Components of Whole Blood 554 21.3 Hemostasis 563 21.4 Blood Groups and Blood Types 566 22 THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: THE HEART 571 22.1 Structure and Organization of the Heart 572 22.2 Blood Flow and Blood Supply of the Heart 579 22.3 Conduction System of the Heart 581 22.4 Electrocardiogram 583 22.5 The Cardiac Cycle 584 22.6 Cardiac Output 586 22.7 Exercise and the Heart 590 23 THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: BLOOD VESSELS AND CIRCULATION 594 23.1 Blood Vessel Structure and Function 595 23.2 Blood Flow Through Blood Vessels 599 23.3 Checking Circulation 603 23.4 Circulatory Routes 603 23.5 Aging and the Cardiovascular System 620 24 THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM AND IMMUNITY 627 24.1 Overview of Immunity 628 24.2 Lymphatic System Structure and Function 628 24.3 Innate Immunity 634 24.4 Adaptive Immunity 636 24.5 Aging and the Immune System 645 25 THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 651 25.1 Overview of the Respiratory System 652 25.2 Organs of the Respiratory System 653 25.4 Exchange of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide 664 25.5 Transport of Respiratory Gases 667 25.6 Control of Respiration 667 25.7 Exercise and the Respiratory System 671 25.8 Aging and the Respiratory System 671 26 THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 677 26.1 Overview of the Digestive System 678 26.2 Layers of the GI Tract and the Peritoneum 679 26.3 Mouth 681 26.4 Pharynx and Esophagus 683 26.5 Stomach 685 26.6 Pancreas 688 26.7 Liver and Gallbladder 688 26.8 Small Intestine 692 26.9 Large Intestine 697 26.10 Phases of Digestion 700 26.11 Aging and the Digestive System 701 27 NUTRITION AND METABOLISM 707 27.1 Nutrients 708 27.2 Metabolism 711 27.3 Metabolism and Body Heat 719 28 THE URINARY SYSTEM 726 28.1 Overview of the Urinary System 727 28.2 Structure of the Kidneys 728 28.3 Functions of the Nephron 732 28.4 Transportation, Storage, and Elimination of Urine 737 28.5 Aging and the Urinary System 739 29.4 Female Reproductive Cycle 759 29.5 Aging and the Reproductive Systems 763 29 THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS 744 29.1 Introduction to the Reproductive Systems 745 29.2 Male Reproductive 29.3 Female Reproductive System 752 APPENDIX A: MEASUREMENTS A1 B: PERIODIC TABLE B3 C: ANSWERS C4 GLOSSARY G1 CREDITS CR1 INDEX I1
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Visualizing Anatomy and Physiology
Book SynopsisVisualizing Anatomy and Physiology is a visually powerful textbook, illustrated for maximum pedagogical effect, up-to-the-minute in all aspects of anatomical science and physiology. Organized into 16 chapters, the material is designed to fit more easily into the shorter one-semester course. Chapters 1-16 provide motivating and engaging content as well as clinical and everyday relevance of the science of the discipline. This edition includes numerous assessment opportunities and tested visuals that are used to teach and explain, not just illustrate.Table of Contents1 Organization of the Human Body. 2 Introductory Chemistry. 3 Cells and Tissues. 4 The Integumentary System. 5 The Skeletal System. 6 The Muscular System. 7 The Nervous System. 8 Somatic Senses and Special Senses. 9 The Endocrine System. 10 The Cardiovascular System: Blood. 11 The Cardiovascular System: Heart, Blood Vessels, and Circulation. 12 The Lymphatic System and Immunity. 13 The Respiratory System. 14 The Digestive System, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 15 The Urinary System, Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance. 16 The Reproductive Systems. Appendix A Periodic Table. Appendix B Measurements. Appendix C Answers to Self-Tests. Glossary. Line Art Credits. Photo Credits. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Anatomy and Physiology for the Manual Therapies
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Organization of the Human Body 1 1.1 Anatomy and Physiology Defined 2 1.2 Levels of Organization and Body Systems 2 1.3 Life Processes 6 1.4 Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits 8 Control of Homeostasis: Feedback Systems 8 Homeostasis and Good Health 9 1.5 Aging and Homeostasis 12 1.6 Anatomical Terms 12 Names of Body Regions 12 Directional Terms 12 Exhibit 1.1 Directional Terms 14 Planes and Sections 16 1.7 Body Cavities 17 Abdominopelvic Regions and Quadrants 18 1.8 Medical Imaging 20 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Organization of the Human Body 24 2 Introductory Chemistry 28 2.1 Introduction to Chemistry 29 Chemical Elements and Atoms 29 Ions, Molecules, and Compounds 30 Chemical Bonds 31 Chemical Reactions 34 2.2 Chemical Compounds and Life Processes 35 Inorganic Compounds 35 Organic Compounds 36 Carbohydrates 36 Lipids 38 Proteins 41 Nucleic Acids 43 Adenosine Triphosphate 43 3 Cells 47 3.1 A Generalized View of the Cell 48 3.2 Plasma Membrane 49 3.3 Transport Across the Plasma Membrane 50 Passive Processes 51 Active Processes 54 3.4 Cytoplasm 57 Cytosol 57 Organelles 57 3.5 Nucleus 63 3.6 Gene Action: Protein Synthesis 64 Transcription 66 Translation 66 3.7 Somatic Cell Division 68 Interphase 68 Mitotic Phase 68 3.8 Cancer 70 Growth and Spread of Cancer 70 Causes of Cancer 70 Carcinogenesis: A Multistep Process 71 Treatment of Cancer 71 3.9 Aging and Cells 72 Key Medical Terms Associated with Cells 72 4 Tissues 77 4.1 Types of Tissues 78 4.2 Cell Junctions 78 4.3 Epithelial Tissue 79 General Features of Epithelial Tissue 80 Covering and Lining Epithelium 80 Glandular Epithelium 88 4.4 Connective Tissue 89 General Features of Connective Tissue 90 Connective Tissue Cells 90 Connective Tissue Extracellular Matrix 91 Classification of Connective Tissues 92 Types of Mature Connective Tissue 92 Connective Tissues: Diverse and Dynamic 100 4.5 Membranes 101 Mucous Membranes 101 Serous Membranes 101 Synovial Membranes 101 4.6 Musular Tissue 102 4.7 Nervous Tissue 104 4.8 Tissue Repair: Restoring Homeostasis 105 4.9 Aging and Tissues 106 Excess Adiposity 106 Key Medical Terms Associated with Tissues 106 5 The Integumentary System 111 5.1 Structure of the Skin 112 Epidermis 113 Keratinization and Growth of the Epidermis 116 Dermis 116 Skin Color 117 5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin 118 Hair 118 Skin Glands 121 Nails 122 5.3 Types of Skin 123 5.4 Functions of the Skin 124 5.5 Maintaining Homeostasis: Skin Wound Healing 125 Epidermal Wound Healing 125 Dermal Wound Healing 125 5.6 Skin Conditions Important to Therapists 127 Skin Cancer 127 Burns 128 Pressure Ulcers 129 5.7 Aging and the Integumentary System 130 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Integumentary System 130 Exhibit 5.1 The Integumentary System and Homeostasis 131 6 Bone Tissue 135 6.1 Functions of Bone and the Skeletal System 136 6.2 Structure of Bone 136 6.3 Histology of Bone Tissue 138 Compact Bone Tissue 139 Spongy Bone Tissue 139 6.4 Blood and Nerve Supply of Bone 141 6.5 Bone Formation 142 Intramembranous Ossification 142 Endochondral Ossification 142 6.6 Bone Growth 145 Growth in Length 145 Growth in Thickness 146 6.7 Bones and Homeostasis 147 Bone Remodeling 147 Factors Affecting Bone Growth and Bone Remodeling 148 Fracture and Repair of Bone 148 Bone’s Role in Calcium Homeostasis 151 6.8 Aging and Bone Tissue 152 Key Medical Terms Associated with Bone Tissue 154 7 The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton 159 7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System 160 7.2 Types of Bones 160 7.3 Bone Surface Markings 162 7.4 Skull 162 General Features and Functions 163 Cranial Bones 164 Facial Bones 170 Nasal Septum 173 Orbits 174 Foramina 174 Unique Features of the Skull 174 7.5 Hyoid Bone 177 7.6 Vertebral Column 177 Normal Curves of the Vertebral Column 179 Intervertebral Discs 179 Parts of a Typical Vertebra 179 Regions of the Vertebral Column 180 7.7 Thorax 186 Sternum 186 Ribs 186 7.8 Disorders of the Axial Skeleton 189 Abnormal Curves of the Vertebral Column 189 Spina Bifida 190 Key Medical Terms Associated with Axial Skeleton 191 8 The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton 195 8.1 Pectoral (Shoulder) Girdle 196 Clavicle 196 Scapula 197 8.2 Upper Limb (Extremity) 199 Humerus 199 Ulna and Radius 201 Carpals, Metacarpals, and Phalanges 202 8.3 Pelvic (Hip) Girdle 205 Ilium 206 Ischium 206 Pubis 207 False and True Pelves 207 8.4 Comparison of Female and Male Pelves 209 8.5 Comparison of Pectoral and Pelvic Girdles 210 8.6 Lower Limb (Extremity) 211 Femur 211 Patella 213 Tibia and Fibula 214 Tarsals, Metatarsals, and Phalanges 215 Arches of the Foot 217 Exhibit 8.1 The Skeletal System and Homeostasis 218 Key Medical Terms Associated with Appendicular Skeleton 219 9 Joints 221 9.1 Joint Classifications 222 9.2 Fibrous Joints 222 Sutures 222 Syndesmoses 224 Interosseous Membranes 224 9.3 Cartilaginous Joints 224 Synchondroses 224 Symphyses 224 9.4 Synovial Joints 225 Structure of Synovial Joints 225 Bursae and Tendon Sheaths 227 Types of Synovial Joints 227 9.5 Types of Movements at Synovial Joints 230 Gliding 230 Angular Movements 230 Rotation 233 Special Movements 234 9.6 Selected Joints of the Body 236 Exhibit 9.1 Temporomandibular Joint 238 Exhibit 9.2 Shoulder Joint 240 Exhibit 9.3 Elbow Joint 243 Exhibit 9.4 Hip Joint 244 Exhibit 9.5 Knee Joint 246 Exhibit 9.6 Ankle Joint 249 9.7 Factors Affecting Contact and Range of Motion at Synovial Joints 251 9.8 Arthroplasty 252 9.9 Aging and Joints 253 Key Medical Terms Associated with Joints 253 10 Muscular Tissue 257 10.1 Overview of Muscular Tissue 258 Types of Muscular Tissue 258 Functions of Muscular Tissue 258 Properties of Muscular Tissue 259 10.2 Skeletal Muscle Tissue 259 Connective Tissue Components 259 Nerve and Blood Supply 261 Histology 261 10.3 Contraction and Relaxation of Skeletal Muscle Fibers 263 Sliding Filament Mechanism 263 Neuromuscular Junction 263 Physiology of Contraction 264 Relaxation 266 Muscle Tone 268 10.4 Metabolism of Skeletal Muscle Tissue 268 Energy for Contraction 268 Muscle Fatigue 268 Oxygen Consumption after Exercise 270 10.5 Control of Muscle Tension 270 Twitch Contraction 270 Frequency of Stimulation 271 Motor Unit Recruitment 271 Types of Skeletal Muscle Fibers 271 Isometric and Isotonic Contractions 272 10.6 Muscle Spasms 273 10.7 Exercise and Skeletal Muscle Tissue 277 Effective Stretching 277 Strength Training 277 10.8 Cardiac Muscle Tissue 277 10.9 Smooth Muscle Tissue 278 10.10 Aging and Muscular Tissue 279 Key Medical Terms Associated with Muscular Tissue 280 11 The Muscular System: The Muscles of the Head and Neck 284 11.1 How Skeletal Muscles Produce Movement 285 Muscle Attachment Sites: Origin and Insertion 285 Lever Systems and Leverage 285 Effects of Fascicle Arrangement 288 Coordination within Muscle Groups 288 11.2 How Skeletal Muscles Are Named 289 11.3 Principal Skeletal Muscles of the Head and Neck 289 Exhibit 11.1 Muscles of Facial Expression 294 Exhibit 11.2 Muscles that Move the Eyeballs and Upper Eyelids (Extrinsic Eye Muscles) 300 Exhibit 11.3 Muscles that Move the Mandible and Assist in Mastication (Chewing) and Speech 302 Exhibit 11.4 Muscles of the Anterior Neck that Assist in Deglutition (Swallowing) and Speech 304 Exhibit 11.5 Muscles of the Anterior Neck that Assist in Elevating the Ribs or Flexing the Neck and Head 307 Exhibit 11.6 Muscles of the Lateral Neck that Move the Head 310 12 The Muscular System: The Muscles of the Torso 316 Exhibit 12.1 Muscles of the Abdoman that Act on the Abdominal Wall 317 Surface Features of the Abdomen and Pelvis 320 Exhibit 12.2 Muscles of the Thorax Used in Breathing 324 Exhibit 12.3 Muscles of the Pelvic Diaphragm and Perineum that Support the Pelvic Viscera 325 Exhibit 12.4 Muscles of the Neck and Back that Act on the Posterior Head, Posterior Neck, Back, and Vertebral Column 328 Suboccipital Muscles 332 13 The Muscular System: The Muscles of the Upper Limb 336 Exhibit 13.1 Muscles of the Thorax that Move the Pectoral Girdle 337 Movements of the Scapula 340 Exhibit 13.2 Muscles of the Thorax and Shoulder that Move the Humerus 341 Surface Features of the Shoulder 341 Surface Features of the Armpit 341 Surface Features of the Back 346 Exhibit 13.3 Muscles of the Arm that Move the Radius and Ulna 347 Surface Features of the Arm and Elbow 352 Exhibit 13.4 Muscles of the Forearm that Move the Wrist, Hand, and Digits 354 Exhibit 13.5 Muscles of the Palm that Move the Digits–Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand 362 Surface Features of the Hand 366 14 The Muscular System: The Muscles of the Lower Limb 369 14.1 Introduction to the Muscles of the Lower Limb (Extremity) 370 Exhibit 14.1 Muscles of the Gluteal Region that Move the Femur 371 Surface Features of the Buttock 378 Exhibit 14.2 Muscles of the Thigh that Move on the Femur, Tibia, and Fibula 380 Surface Features of the Thigh and Knee 383 Exhibit 14.3 Muscles of the Leg that Move the Foot and Toes 386 Surface Features of the Leg, Ankle, and Foot 391 Exhibit 14.4 Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot that Move the Toes 393 14.2 Muscle Interactions 398 The Interconnectedness of the Whole Body 398 Posture and Interactions between Muscles 398 Exhibit 14.5 Contributions of the Muscular System to Homeostasis 400 15 Nervous Tissue 403 15.1 Overview of the Nervous System 404 Structures of the Nervous System 404 Functions of the Nervous System 404 Organization of the Nervous System 405 15.2 Histology of Nervous Tissue 407 Neurons 407 Myelination 409 Gray and White Matter 411 Neuroglia 411 15.3 Electrical Signals in Neurons 413 Action Potentials 413 Conduction of Nerve Impulses 417 Effect of Axon Diameter 418 15.4 Synaptic Transmission 418 Events at a Synapse 418 Neurotransmitters 420 15.5 Regeneration and Repair of Nervous Tissue 421 Neurogenesis in the CNS 421 Damage and Repair in the PNS 421 Key Medical Terms Associated with Nervous Tissue 422 16 The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves 426 16.1 Spinal Cord Anatomy 427 Protective Structures 427 External Anatomy of the Spinal Cord 427 Internal Anatomy of the Spinal Cord 429 16.2 Spinal Nerves 430 Connective Tissue Coverings of Spinal Nerves 432 Distribution of Spinal Nerves 433 Exhibit 16.1 Cervical Plexus 434 Exhibit 16.2 Brachial Plexus 436 Exhibit 16.3 Lumbar Plexus 440 Exhibit 16.4 Sacral and Coccygeal Plexuses 442 Dermatomes 444 16.3 Spinal Cord Physiology 444 Sensory and Motor Tracts 445 Reflexes and Reflex Arcs 449 Reflexes and Diagnosis 457 16.4 Traumatic Injuries of the Spinal Cord 458 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves 458 17 The Brain and Cranial Nerves 463 17.1 The Brain 464 Major Parts and Protective Coverings 464 Brain Blood Supply and the Blood-Brain Barrier 464 Cerebrospinal Fluid 464 Brain Stem 468 Diencephalon 469 Cerebellum 471 Cerebrum 471 Hemispheric Lateralization 476 Memory 476 Electroencephalogram (EEG) 476 17.2 Cranial Nerves 477 17.3 Aging and the Nervous System 479 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Brain 479 18 The Autonomic Nervous System 483 18.1 Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System 484 18.2 Comparison of Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems 484 18.3 Structure of the Autonomic Nervous System 486 Organization of the Sympathetic Division 486 Organization of the Parasympathetic Division 488 18.4 Functions of the Autonomic Nervous System 491 ANS Neurotransmitters 491 Activities of the ANS 491 18.5 Integration and Control of Autonomic Functions 492 Autonomic Reflexes 492 Autonomic Control by Higher Centers 494 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Autonomic Nervous System 494 19 Somatic and Special Senses 498 19.1 Overview of Sensations 499 Definition of Sensation 499 Characteristics of Sensations 499 Types of Sensory Receptors 499 19.2 Somatic Senses 500 Tactile Sensations 500 Thermal Sensations 501 Pain Sensations 502 Proprioceptive Sensations 503 19.3 Special Senses and Olfaction: Sense of Smell 504 Structure of the Olfactory Epithelium 504 Stimulation of Olfactory Receptors 505 The Olfactory Pathway 505 19.4 Gustation: Sense of Taste 506 Structure of Taste Buds 506 Stimulation of Gustatory Receptors 506 The Gustatory Pathway 506 19.5 Vision 507 Accessory Structures of the Eye 507 Layers of the Eyeball 509 Interior of the Eyeball 511 Image Formation and Binocular Vision 512 Stimulation of Photoreceptors 514 The Visual Pathway 514 19.6 Hearing and Equilibrium 515 Anatomy of the Ear 515 Physiology of Hearing 518 Auditory Pathway 519 Deafness 519 Physiology of Equilibrium 519 Equilibrium Pathways 519 Reflexology via the Ear 519 19.7 Aging and the Special Senses 521 Key Medical Terms Associated with Somatic and Special Senses 522 Exhibit 19.1 Contributions of the Nervous System to Homeostasis 523 20 The Endocrine System 527 20.1 Endocrine Glands 528 20.2 Hormone Action 528 Target Cells and Hormone Receptors 528 Chemistry of Hormones 528 Mechanisms of Hormone Action 528 Control of Hormone Secretions 528 20.3 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland 530 Anterior Pituitary Hormones 531 Posterior Pituitary Hormones 533 20.4 Thyroid Gland 535 Actions of Thyroid Hormones 535 Control of Thyroid Hormone Secretion 536 Calcitonin 537 20.5 Parathyroid Glands 538 20.6 Pancreatic Islets 539 Actions of Glucagon and Insulin 540 20.7 Adrenal Glands 542 Adrenal Cortex Hormones 543 Adrenal Medulla Hormones 545 20.8 Ovaries and Testes 545 20.9 Pineal Gland 545 20.10 Other Hormones 546 Hormones from Other Endocrine Cells 546 Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes 546 20.11 The Stress Response 547 20.12 Aging and the Endocrine System 547 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Endocrine System 548 Exhibit 20.1 Contributions of the Endocrine System to Homeostasis 549 21 The Cardiovascular System: The Blood 553 21.1 Functions of Blood 554 21.2 Components of Whole Blood 554 Blood Plasma 554 Formed Elements 554 21.3 Hemostasis 563 Vascular Spasm 564 Platelet Plug Formation 564 Blood Clotting 564 Hemostatic Control Mechanisms 566 Clotting in Blood Vessels 566 21.4 Blood Groups and Blood Types 566 ABO Blood Group 567 Rh Blood Group 567 Transfusions 568 Key Medical Terms Associated with Blood 568 22 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart 571 22.1 Structure and Organization of the Heart 572 Location and Coverings of the Heart 572 Heart Wall 575 Chambers of the Heart 575 Great Vessels of the Heart 577 Valves of the Heart 577 22.2 Blood Flow and Blood Supply of the Heart 579 Blood Flow through the Heart 579 Blood Supply of the Heart 579 Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction 580 22.3 Conduction System of the Heart 581 22.4 Electrocardiogram 583 Arrhythmias 583 22.5 The Cardiac Cycle 584 Pressure and Volume Changes during the Cardiac Cycle 584 Heart Sounds 586 22.6 Cardiac Output 586 Regulation of Stroke Volume 586 Regulation of Heart Rate 589 22.7 Exercise and the Heart 590 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Heart 590 23 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation 594 23.1 Blood Vessel Structure and Function 595 Arteries and Arterioles 595 Capillaries 595 Venules and Veins 597 23.2 Blood Flow Through Blood Vessels 599 Blood Pressure 599 Resistance 600 Regulation of Blood Pressure and Blood Flow 600 23.3 Checking Circulation 603 Pulse 603 Measurement of Blood Pressure 603 23.4 Circulatory Routes 603 Systemic Circulation 603 Pulmonary Circulation 605 Exhibit 23.1 The Aorta and Its Branches 606 Exhibit 23.2 The Arch of the Aorta 608 Exhibit 23.3 Arteries of the Pelvis and Lower Limbs 610 Exhibit 23.4 Veins of the Systemic Circulation 612 Exhibit 23.5 Veins of the Head and Neck 614 Exhibit 23.6 Veins of the Upper Limbs 615 Exhibit 23.7 Veins of the Lower Limbs 617 Hepatic Portal Circulation 619 Fetal Circulation 620 23.5 Aging and the Cardiovascular System 620 Exhibit 23.8 Contributions of the Cardiovascular System to Homeostasis 622 Key Medical Terms Associated with Blood Vessels 623 24 The Lymphatic System and Immunity 627 24.1 Overview of Immunity 628 24.2 Lymphatic System Structure and Function 628 Lymphatic Vessels and Lymph Circulation 628 Lymphatic Organs and Tissues 631 24.3 Innate Immunity 634 First Line of Defense: Skin and Mucous Membranes 634 Second Line of Defense: Internal Defenses 634 24.4 Adaptive Immunity 636 Maturation of T cells and B cells 637 Types of Adaptive Immune Responses 637 Antigens and Antibodies 637 Processing and Presenting Antigens 638 T Cells and Cell-Mediated Immunity 639 B Cells and Antibody-Mediated Immunity 642 Immunological Memory 643 24.5 Aging and the Immune System 645 Exhibit 24.5 Contributions of the Lymphatic System and Immunity to Homeostasis 646 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Lymphatic System 647 25 The Respiratory System 651 25.1 Overview of the Respiratory System 652 25.2 Organs of the Respiratory System 653 Nose 653 Pharynx 654 Larynx 654 Trachea 656 Bronchi and Bronchioles 656 Lungs 657 25.3 Pulmonary Ventilation 660 Muscles of Inhalation and Exhalation 661 Pressure Changes During Ventilation 662 Lung Volumes and Capacities 662 Breathing Patterns and Modified Respiratory Movements 664 25.4 Exchange of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide 664 External Respiration: Pulmonary Gas Exchange 665 Internal Respiration: Systemic Gas Exchange 665 25.5 Transport of Respiratory Gases 667 Oxygen Transport 667 Dioxide Transport 667 25.6 Control of Respiration 667 Respiratory Center 668 Regulation of the Respiratory Center 669 25.7 Exercise and the Respiratory System 671 25.8 Aging and the Respiratory System 671 Exhibit 25.1 Contributions of the Respiratory System to Homeostasis 672 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Respiratory System 673 26 The Digestive System 677 26.1 Overview of the Digestive System 678 26.2 Layers of the GI Tract and the Peritoneum 679 26.3 Mouth 681 Tongue 681 Salivary Glands 682 Teeth 682 Digestion in the Mouth 683 26.4 Pharynx and Esophagus 683 26.5 Stomach 685 Structure of the Stomach 686 Digestion and Absorption in the Stomach 687 26.6 Pancreas 688 Structure of the Pancreas 688 Pancreatic Juice 688 26.7 Liver and Gallbladder 688 Structure of the Liver and Gallbladder 688 Blood Supply of the Liver 690 Bile 690 Functions of the Liver 691 26.8 Small Intestine 692 Structure of the Small Intestine 692 Intestinal Juice 694 Mechanical Digestion in the Small Intestine 694 Chemical Digestion in the Small Intestine 694 Absorption in the Small Intestine 695 26.9 Large Intestine 697 Structure of the Large Intestine 697 Digestion and Absorption in the Large Intestine 700 The Defecation Reflex 700 26.10 Phases of Digestion 700 Cephalic Phase 700 Gastric Phase 700 Intestinal Phase 701 26.11 Aging and the Digestive System 701 Exhibit 26.1 The Digestive System and Homeostasis 702 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Digestive System 703 27 Nutrition and Metabolism 707 27.1 Nutrients 708 Guidelines for Healthy Eating 708 Minerals 709 Vitamins 710 27.2 Metabolism 711 Carbohydrate Metabolism 714 Lipid Metabolism 716 Protein Metabolism 718 27.3 Metabolism and Body Heat 719 Measuring Heat 719 Body Temperature Homeostasis 719 Regulation of Body Temperature 720 Key Medical Terms Associated with Nutrition and Metabolism 722 28 The Urinary System 726 28.1 Overview of the Urinary System 727 28.2 Structure of the Kidneys 728 External Anatomy of the Kidneys 728 Internal Anatomy of the Kidneys 728 Renal Blood Supply 728 Nephrons 729 28.3 Functions of the Nephron 732 Glomerular Filtration 732 Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion 734 Components of Urine 736 28.4 Transportation, Storage, and Elimination of Urine 737 Ureters 737 Urinary Bladder 737 Urethra 737 Micturition 738 28.5 Aging and the Urinary System 739 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Urinary System 739 Exhibit 28.1 The Urinary System and Homeostasis 740 29 The Reproductive Systems 744 29.1 Introduction to the Reproductive Systems 745 29.2 Male Reproductive System 745 Scrotum 745 Testes 745 Ducts 749 Accessory Sex Glands 750 Penis 752 29.3 Female Reproductive System 752 Ovaries 752 Uterine Tubes 755 Uterus 755 Vagina 756 Perineum and Vulva 756 Mammary Glands 758 29.4 Female Reproductive Cycle 759 Hormonal Regulation of the Female Reproductive Cycle 759 Phases of the Female Reproductive Cycle 759 29.5 Aging and the Reproductive Systems 763 Exhibit 29.1 The Reproductive Systems and Homeostasis 765 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Reproductive Systems 766 Appendix A: Measurements A1 Appendix B: Periodic Table B3 Appendix C: Answers C4 Glossary G1 Credits CR1 Index I1
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Visualizing Anatomy and Physiology
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Organization of the Human Body. 2 Introductory Chemistry. 3 Cells and Tissues. 4 The Integumentary System. 5 The Skeletal System. 6 The Muscular System. 7 The Nervous System. 8 Somatic Senses and Special Senses. 9 The Endocrine System. 10 The Cardiovascular System: Blood. 11 The Cardiovascular System: Heart, Blood Vessels, and Circulation. 12 The Lymphatic System and Immunity. 13 The Respiratory System. 14 The Digestive System, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 15 The Urinary System, Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance. 16 The Reproductive Systems. Appendix A Periodic Table. Appendix B Measurements. Appendix C Answers to Self-Tests. Glossary. Line Art Credits. Photo Credits. Index.
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DK Simply The Brain
Book SynopsisThe human brain is a most remarkable organ, but how well do we really understand the way it works?What is a brain and what is the mind? Do you only use 10% of your brain? Why do some people hear colour? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and many more, then Simply The Brain may be the book for you!Simply The Brain explores everything that goes on in the brain when you think, feel, and perceive the world around you. If you’re seeking a guide that breaks down the inner workings of the mind and the brain, in a way that is easy to understand and jargon-free, then this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily. Covering more than 90 key ideas from neurons and nerves to forming memories and brain implants, each pared-back entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before.Dive straight in to discover: Simple, easy-to-understand graphics help t
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DK Brain
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Johns Hopkins University Press Adrenaline and the Inner World
Book SynopsisIt includes an extensive glossary.Trade ReviewThe only book you'll need to thoroughly understand the topic and its related health issues. California Bookwatch 2006 An interesting, well-written book geared to academics and professionals but also intended for patients and people supporting them. Choice 2006Table of ContentsPreface1. The Inner WorldThe Seed and the SoilCannon's CanonsThe Comfort Level in Building 10An Amazing Cooking ExperimentDeath by FootballThe Sleeper HoldSnakes That Faint?Rules of the GameSame DifferenceThe All-Day Sucker2. The "Automatic Nervous System"TransformersVeggingGood HousekeepingThe Hot LineHow Does the Autonomic Nervous System Work?3. The Arbiters of the Inner WorldThe Fat above the KidneysOn the Risk of Being a Physician's SonWhat's in a Name?Catecholamines Look Like CatsAdrenaline's Effects on the BodyNeuronal Soda PopThe Getaway Car AnalogyThe Atavistic Catecholamine"First I Secreted a Hell of a Lot of Adrenaline"A Play-Doh Model of the BrainThe Nobel Chemicals4. The Rest of the CastThe Axis PowersThe Water Works and Kosher Pickle TreatmentSalt SenseYour Own Brand of MorphineCytokinesSexLeptin5. Stress as a Scientific IdeaA Brief History of StressStress Response Patterns6. DistressCharacteristics of DistressBiblical Lie DetectionDistress versus the General Adaptation SyndromeFight Isn't FlightThe Nose of GodStressToonsStress in Evolutionary PerspectiveWhy Evolution Is a Worthwhile Theory and Creationism Isn'Darwin and EthologyThe Price of Complexity Is Eternal StressPrimitive Specificity8. DysautonomiasThe "Mind-Body" ProblemPrimary versus Secondary DysautonomiasSecondary DysautonomiasPrimary Dysautonomias9. Tests for DysautonomiasPhysiological TestsNeuropharmacological TestsNeurochemical TestsNeuroimaging Tests10. Treatments for DysautonomiasNondrug TreatmentsDrug Treatments11. Drugs and the FamilyCatecholamines as DrugsLegal AddictionsCocaineSpeed KillsMorphineBarbs and BenzosYou Aren't What You Eat, Luckily12. The Future: Scientific Integrative MedicineReturn of the Getaway CarAllostatic Load for People Who Hate SnakesThe DialecticDarwinian MedicineTactics and Strategies of Scientific Integrative MedicineWhat, How, and WhyConclusionGlossaryReferencesIndex
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Holiday House Inc Yummy
Book SynopsisGood food is nutritious—but best of all, it''s delicious! Full of colorful photographs of kids growing, preparing, and eating healthy, wholesome meals, Yummy! inspires young readers to make healthy choices. Nutritious meals full of fresh produce, protein, dairy and grains are pictured, along with kids helping in the kitchen—and having a good time eating what they''ve made, too! Healthy food choices set kids on the right track to succeed, giving them the energy to get out and play. Aligned with USDA''s MyPlate standard for nutrition, Yummy! also offers tips for parents on preparing healthy meals, substituting in nutritious ingredients for high-sugar treats, and getting kids involved in their food choices. A Bank Street Best Children''s Book of the Year An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book
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Quintessence Publishing Co Inc.,U.S. Dental Anatomy and Morphology
Book SynopsisThis beautiful atlas conveys not only the practical knowledge of dental anatomy but also the art of sculpting it in wax. The ideal anatomy of each dental structure is described in detail and the waxing techniques are beautifully illustrated step by step for visual reference.Table of ContentsChapter 01. The Esthetic and Functional Parameters of Posterior Teeth Chapter 02. Maxillary First Premolar Chapter 03. Maxillary Second Premolar Chapter 04. Maxillary First Molar Chapter 05. Maxillary Second Molar Chapter 06. Maxillary Posterior Quadrant Chapter 07. Mandibular First Premolar Chapter 08. Mandibular Second Premolar Chapter 09. Mandibular First Molar Chapter 10. Mandibular Second Molar Chapter 11. Mandibular Posterior Quadrant Chapter 12. The Esthetic and Functional Parameters of Anterior Teeth Chapter 13. Maxillary Central Incisors Chapter 14. Maxillary Lateral Incisors Chapter 15. Maxillary Canines Chapter 16. Progressive Technique for Maxillary Anterior Teeth Chapter 17. Anterior Segment and Full Arch Wax-ups
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Davies Publishing Vascular Anatomy and Physiology An Introductory Text
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Handbook of Olfaction and Gustation
Book SynopsisThe largest collection of basic, clinical, and applied knowledge on the chemical senses ever compiled in one volume, the third edition ofHandbook of Olfaction and Gustationencompass recent developments in all fields of chemosensory science, particularly the most recent advances in neurobiology, neuroscience, molecular biology, and modern functional imaging techniques. Divided into five main sections, the text covers the senses of smell and taste as well as sensory integration, industrial applications, and other chemosensory systems. This is essential reading for clinicians and academic researchers interested in basic and applied chemosensory perception.Table of ContentsForeword xiGordon M. Shepherd Preface xiiiRichard L. Doty Contributors xv Part 1 General Introduction 1 Introduction and Historical Perspective 3Richard L. Doty Part 2 OlfactionOlfactory Anatomy and Neurobiology 2 Anatomy of the Nasal Passages in Mammals 39Timothy D. Smith, Thomas P. Eiting, and Kunwar P. Bhatnagar 3 Olfactory Mucosa: Composition, Enzymatic Localization, and Metabolism 63Xinxin Ding and Fang Xie 4 Development, Morphology, and Functional Anatomy of the Olfactory Epithelium 93John C. Dennis, Shelly Aono, Vitaly J. Vodyanoy, and Edward E. Morrison 5 Olfactory Receptor Function 109Keiichi Yoshikawa and Kazushige Touhara 6 Odorant Receptor Gene Regulation 123Akio Tsuboi and Hitoshi Sakano 7 Neurogenesis in the Adult Olfactory Epithelium 133Alan Mackay-Sim, James St John, and James E. Schwob 8 Anatomy and Neurobiology of the Main and Accessory Olfactory Bulbs 157Matthew Ennis and Timothy E. Holy 9 Adult Neurogenesis in the Subventricular Zone and Migration to the Olfactory Bulb 183John W. Cave and Harriet Baker 10 Cortical Olfactory Anatomy and Physiology 209Donald A. Wilson, Julie Chapuis, and Regina M. Sullivan Part 3 Human Olfactory Measurement, Physiology, and Development 11 Psychophysical Measurement of Human Olfactory Function 227Richard L. Doty and David G. Laing 12 Electrophysiological Measurement of Olfactory Function 261Allen Osman and Jonathan Silas 13 Structural and Functional Imaging of the Human Olfactory System 279Jay A. Gottfried 14 Prenatal and Postnatal Human Olfactory Development: Influences on Cognition and Behavior 305Benoist Schaal 15 Olfactory Memory 337Theresa L. White, Per Møller, E. P. Köster, Howard Eichenbaum, and Christiane Linster Part 4 Clinical Applications and Perspectives 16 Nasal Patency and the Aerodynamics of Nasal Airflow in Relation to Olfactory Function 355Kai Zhao and Richard E. Frye 17 Clinical Disorders of Olfaction 375Richard L. Doty 18 Odor Perception and Neuropathology in Neurodegenerative Diseases and Schizophrenia 403Richard L. Doty, Christopher H. Hawkes, Kimberley P. Good, and John E. Duda 19 The Olfactory System as a Route of Delivery for Agents to the Brain and Circulation 453Mary Beth Genter, Mansi Krishan, and Rui Daniel Prediger 20 Influence of Toxins on Olfactory Function and their Potential Association with Neurodegenerative Disease 485Lilian Calderón-Garcidueñas Part 5 Olfaction in Nonhuman Forms 21 Microbial Chemical Sensing 513Judith Van Houten 22 Olfaction in Insects 531Paul Szyszka and C. Giovanni Galizia 23 Olfaction in Aquatic Vertebrates 547Keith B. Tierney 24 The Chemistry of Avian Odors: An Introduction to Best Practices 565Gabrielle A. Nevitt and Paola A. Prada 25 Olfactory Communication in Rodents in Natural and Semi-Natural Habitats 579Daniel W. Wesson 26 Olfaction in the Order Carnivora: Family Canidae 591Peter Hepper and Deborah Wells 27 Olfaction in Nonhuman Primates 605Matthias Laska and Laura Teresa Hernandez Salazar Part 6 GustationTaste Anatomy and Neurobiology 28 The Role of Saliva in Taste Transduction 625Ryuji Matsuo and Guy H. Carpenter 29 Anatomy of the Tongue and Taste Buds 637Martin Witt and Klaus Reutter 30 Chemical Modulators of Taste 665John A. DeSimone, Grant E. Dubois, and Vijay Lyall 31 The Molecular Basis of Gustatory Transduction 685Steven D. Munger and Wolfgang Meyerhof 32 Central Taste Anatomy and Physiology of Rodents and Primates 701Thomas C. Pritchard and Patricia M. Di Lorenzo 33 Development of the Taste System 727Robin F. Krimm, Shoba Thirumangalathu, and Linda A. Barlow Part 7 Human Taste Measurement, Physiology, and Development 34 Psychophysical Measures of Human Oral Sensation 751Derek J. Snyder, Charles A. Sims, and Linda M. Bartoshuk 35 Mapping Brain Activity in Response to Taste Stimulation 775Dana M. Small and Annick Faurion 36 The Ontogeny of Taste Perception and Preference Throughout Childhood 795Catherine A. Forestell and Julie A. Mennella Part 8 Clinical Applications and Perspectives 37 Nutritional Implications of Taste and Smell Dysfunction 831Janice Lee, Robin M. Tucker, Sze Yen Tan, Cordelia A. Running, Joshua B. Jones, and Richard D. Mattes 38 Conditioned Taste Aversions 865Kathleen C. Chambers 39 Clinical Disorders Affecting Taste: An Update 887Steven M. Bromley and Richard L. Doty 40 Influence of Drugs on Taste Function 911Susan S. Schiffman Part 9 Taste in Nonhuman Species 41 Taste Processing in Insects 929John I. Glendinning 42 Taste in Aquatic Vertebrates 947Toshiaki J. Hara 43 Comparative Taste Biology with Special Focus on Birds and Reptiles 957Hannah M. Rowland, M. Rockwell Parker, Peihua Jiang, Danielle R. Reed, and Gary K. Beauchamp 44 Functional Organization of the Gustatory System in Macaques 983Thomas C. Pritchard and Thomas R. Scott Part 10 Central Integration of Olfaction, Taste, and the Other Senses 45 Chemosensory Integration and the Perception of Flavor 1007John Prescott and Richard Stevenson 46 Neural Integration of Taste, Smell, Oral Texture, and Visual Modalities 1027Edmund T. Rolls Part 11 Industrial Applications and Perspectives 47 Olfaction and Taste in the Food and Beverage Industries 1051Graham A. Bell and Wendy V. Parr 48 Olfaction and Gustation in the Flavor and Fragrance Industries 1067Benjamin Mattei, Arnaud Montet, and Matthias H. Tabert 49 The Smell and Taste of Public Drinking Water 1079Gary A. Burlingame and Richard L. Doty Part 12 Other Chemosensory Systems 50 Trigeminal Chemesthesis 1091J. Enrique Cometto-Mu˜niz and Christopher Simons 51 The Vomeronasal Organ 1113Lisa Stowers and Marc Spehr 52 The Septal Organ, Grueneberg Ganglion, and Terminal Nerve 1133Minghong Ma, Joerg Fleischer, Heinz Breer, and Heather Eisthen Author Index 1151 Subject Index 1197
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Retinoids
Book SynopsisThe Retinoids: Biology, Biochemistry, and Disease provides an overview and synthesis of the retinoid molecules, from basic biology to mechanisms of diseases and therapy. Divided into five sections, the book covers retinoic acid signaling from biochemical, genetic, developmental, and clinical perspectives.Table of ContentsContributors ix Preface xiii Part I: Vitamin A metabolic and enzymatic pathways 1 1 Vitamin a Metabolism, Storage and Tissue Delivery Mechanisms 3William S. Blaner and Yang Li 2 Assimilation and Conversion of Dietary Vitamin a into Bioactive Retinoids 35Earl H. Harrison and Carlo dela Senã’s 3 Intracellular Storage and Metabolic Activation of Retinoids: Lipid Droplets 57Joseph L. Napoli and Charles R. Krois 4 Evolution of the Retinoic Acid Signaling Pathway 75Vincent Laudet, Elisabeth Zieger, and Michael Schubert Part II: Biochemistry and cellular biology of retinoic acid signaling 91 5 Control of Gene Expression by Nuclear Retinoic Acid Receptors: Post-Translational And Epigenetic Regulatory Mechanisms 93Marilyn Carrier and Cécile Rochette-Egly 6 Retinoic Acid Receptor Coregulators in Epigenetic Regulation of Target Genes 117Li-Na Wei 7 Retinoid Receptors: Protein Structure, Dna Recognition and Structure–Function Relationships 131William Bourguet and Dino Moras 8 How the RAR–RXR Heterodimer Recognizes the Genome 151Sylvia Urban, Tao Ye, and Irwin Davidson 9 Retinoid Receptor-Selective Modulators: Chemistry, 3D Structures and Systems Biology 165Marco-Antonio Mendoza-Parra, William Bourguet, Angel R. de Lera, and Hinrich Gronemeyer 10 Use of Retinoid Receptor Ligands to Identify Other Nuclear Receptor Ligands: Retinoid-Related Molecules are Ligands for the Small Heterodimer Partner (SHP) “Orphan” Receptor 193Marcia I. Dawson and Zebin Xia 11 The Dual Transcriptional Activity of Retinoic Acid 273Noa Noy 12 Retinoids, epigenetic changes during stem cell differentiation, and cell lineage choice 291Lorraine J. Gudas Part III: RETINOIC ACID SIGNALING IN DEVELOPMENT 307 13 Retinoic Acid Signaling and Central Nervous System Development 309Malcolm Maden 14 The Role of Retinoic Acid in Limb Development 339Gregg Duester 15 Retinoic Acid Signaling and Heart Development 353Stéphane Zaffran and Karen Niederreither 16 Retinoic Acid in the Developing Lung and Other Foregut Derivatives 371Wellington V. Cardoso and Felicia Chen 17 Retinoic Acid and the Control of Meiotic Initiation 383Josephine Bowles and Peter Koopman Part IV: RETINOIDS AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS 401 18 Retinoids and the Visual Cycle: New Actors for an “OLD” Function 403Darwin Babino and Johannes von Lintig 19 Retinoid Signaling in the Central Nervous System 421Peter McCaffery and Wojciech Krężel 20 Retinoid Turnover and Catabolism: Influences of Diet and Inflammation 449A. Catharine Ross and Reza Zolfaghari 21 Retinoids and the Immune System 465J. Rodrigo Mora and Makoto Iwata 22 Retinoic Acid Receptor Signaling in Post-Natal Male Germ Cell Differentiation 485Manuel Mark and Norbert B. Ghyselinck Part V: RETINOIDS, DISEASE AND THERAPY 505 23 Epidemiology and Prevention of Vitamin a Deficiency Disorders 507Keith P. West, Jr. 24 Retinoid Pathway Gene Mutations and the Pathophysiology Of Related Visual Diseases 529Yaroslav Tsybovsky and Krzysztof Palczewski 25 Retinoic Acid in Acute Myeloid Leukemias 543Hugues de Thé and Pierre Fenaux 26 Advances in the Use of Retinoids in Cancer Therapy and Prevention 557Michael J. Spinella, Sarah J. Freemantle, and Ethan Dmitrovsky Index 575
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Laboratory Manual for Anatomy and Physiology
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface v Introduction EXERCISE 1 Anatomical Language 1 EXERCISE 2 Organ Systems and Body Cavities 13 Cell and Tissues EXERCISE 3 Compound Light Microscope 25 EXERCISE 4 Cell Structure and Cell Cycle 33 EXERCISE 5 Transport Across the Plasma Membrane 43 EXERCISE 6 Tissues 53 Integumentary System EXERCISE 7 The Integumentary System Structure and Function 85 Skeletal System and Joints EXERCISE 8 Bone Structure and Function 97 EXERCISE 9 Axial Skeleton 107 EXERCISE 10 Appendicular Skeleton 139 EXERCISE 11 Joints and Synovial Joint Movements 161 Muscular System: Skeletal Muscles EXERCISE 12 Skeletal Muscle Structure 175 EXERCISE 13 Contraction of Skeletal Muscle 187 EXERCISE 14 Skeletal Muscles and Their Actions 199 Surface Anatomy EXERCISE 15 Surface Anatomy 241 Nervous System EXERCISE 16 Nervous Tissue 263 EXERCISE 17 Spinal Cord Structure and Function 277 EXERCISE 18 Spinal Nerves 287 EXERCISE 19 Somatic Reflexes 299 EXERCISE 20 Brain Structure and Function 309 EXERCISE 21 Cranial Nerves 333 EXERCISE 22 Autonomic Nervous System Structure and Function 343 EXERCISE 23 General Senses 355 EXERCISE 24 Special Senses 369 Endocrine System EXERCISE 25 Endocrine Structure and Function 401 Cardiovascular System EXERCISE 26 Blood Components and Blood Tests 421 EXERCISE 27 Heart Structure and Function 441 EXERCISE 28 Cardiac Cycle 461 EXERCISE 29 Blood Vessel Structure and Function 473 EXERCISE 30 Blood Vessel Identification 489 Lymphatic and Immune Systems EXERCISE 31 Lymphoid System and Immunity 517 Respiratory System EXERCISE 32 Respiratory System Structure and Function 537 EXERCISE 33 Pulmonary Ventilation 555 Digestive System EXERCISE 34 Digestive System Structure and Function 571 EXERCISE 35 Mechanical and Chemical Digestion 599 Urinary System EXERCISE 36 Urinary System Structure and Function 607 EXERCISE 37 Urine Formation and Urinalysis 625 Reproductive Systems EXERCISE 38 Male Reproductive System Structure and Function 637 EXERCISE 39 Female Reproductive System Structure and Function 653 Human Development and Heredity EXERCISE 40 Human Development 671 EXERCISE 41 Heredity 685 Answer Key to Activities 699 Appendix A: Word Roots 719 Appendix B: Skeletal Muscle Origins and Insertions 721 Appendix C: Measurements 727 Index 729
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Principles of Human Anatomy
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 An Introduction to the Human Body 1 1.1 Anatomy Defined 2 1.2 Levels of Body Organization and Body Systems 3 1.3 Life Processes 8 1.4 Basic Anatomical Terminology 9 1.5 Body Cavities 14 1.6 Abdominopelvic Regions and Quadrants 18 1.7 The Human Body and Disease 20 1.8 Aging 20 1.9 Medical Imaging 21 1.10 Measuring the Human Body 24 Chapter Review 25 / Critical Thinking Questions 26 / Answers to Figure Questions 26 2 Cells 27 2.1 A Generalized Cell 28 2.2 The Plasma Membrane 29 2.3 Cytoplasm 35 2.4 Nucleus 44 2.5 Cell Division 47 2.6 Cellular Diversity 54 2.7 Aging and Cells 56 Key Medical Terms Associated with Cells 57 / Chapter Review 58 / Critical Thinking Questions 60 / Answers to Figure Questions 60 3 Tissues 61 3.1 Types of Tissues 62 3.2 Cell Junctions 63 3.3 Comparison Between Epithelial and Connective Tissues 64 3.4 Epithelial Tissue 65 3.5 Connective Tissue 77 3.6 Membranes 90 3.7 Muscular Tissue 92 3.8 Nervous Tissue 92 3.9 Aging and Tissues 94 Key Medical Terms Associated with Tissues 95 / Chapter Review 95 / Critical Thinking Questions 97 / Answers to Figure Questions 97 4 Development 98 4.1 Principles of Development 99 4.2 Embryonic Period 100 4.3 Fetal Period 117 4.4 Maternal Changes During Pregnancy 120 4.5 Labor 120 Key Medical Terms Associated with Development 122 / Chapter Review 123 / Critical Thinking Questions 124 / Answers to Figure Questions 124 5 The Integumentary System 125 5.1 Structure of the Skin 126 5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin 134 5.3 Types of Skin 143 5.4 Functions of the Skin 143 5.5 Development of the Integumentary System 146 5.6 Aging and the Integumentary System 146 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Integumentary System 148 / Chapter Review 149 / Critical Thinking Questions 150 / Answers to Figure Questions 151 6 Bone Tissue 152 6.1 Functions of Bone and the Skeletal System 153 6.2 Types of Bones 153 6.3 Anatomy of a Bone 154 6.4 Bone Surface Markings 156 6.5 Histology of Bone Tissue 156 6.6 Blood and Nerve Supply of Bone 162 6.7 Bone Formation 163 6.8 Fractures 170 6.9 Exercise and Bone Tissue 173 6.10 Aging and Bone Tissue 173 6.11 Factors Affecting Bone Growth 173 Key Medical Terms Associated with Bone Tissue 175 / Chapter Review 175 / Critical Thinking Questions 176 / Answers to Figure Questions 177 7 The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton 178 7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System 179 7.2 Skull or Cranium 181 7.3 Hyoid Bone 209 7.4 Vertebral Column 209 7.5 Thorax 223 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Axial Skeleton 227 / Chapter Review 228 / Critical Thinking Questions 229 / Answers to Figure Questions 229 8 The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton 230 8.1 Skeleton of the Upper Limb 231 8.2 Skeleton of the Lower Limb 244 8.3 Greater and Lesser Pelves 250 8.4 Comparison of Female and Male Pelves 252 8.5 Comparison of Pectoral and Pelvic Girdles 252 8.6 Development of the Skeletal System 262 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Appendicular Skeleton 265 / Chapter Review 265 / Critical Thinking Questions 266 / Answers to Figure Questions 266 9 Joints 267 9.1 Joint Classifications 268 9.2 Fibrous Joints 268 9.3 Cartilaginous Joints 270 9.4 Synovial Joints 271 9.5 Types of Movements at Synovial Joints 274 9.6 Types of Synovial Joints 280 9.7 Factors Affecting Contact and Range of Motion at Synovial Joints 283 9.8 Selected Joints of the Body 284 9.9 Aging and Joints 302 Key Medical Terms Associated with Joints 303 / Chapter Review 304 / Critical Thinking Questions 305 / Answers to Figure Questions 305 10 Muscular Tissue 306 10.1 Overview of Muscular Tissue 307 10.2 Skeletal Muscle Tissue Structure 308 10.3 Skeletal Muscle Tissue Function 317 10.4 Types of Skeletal Muscle Fibers 325 10.5 Exercise and Skeletal Muscle Tissue 327 10.6 Cardiac Muscle Tissue 328 10.7 Smooth Muscle Tissue 330 10.8 Development of Muscles 332 10.9 Aging and Muscular Tissue 334 Key Medical Terms Associated with Muscular Tissue 334 / Chapter Review 334 / Critical Thinking Questions 336 / Answers to Figure Questions 336 11 The Muscular System 337 11.1 How Skeletal Muscles Produce Movements 338 11.2 How Skeletal Muscles Are Named 343 11.3 Principal Skeletal Muscles 343 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Muscular System 439 / Chapter Review 440 / Critical Thinking Questions 441 / Answers to Figure Questions 441 12 The Cardiovascular System: Blood 443 12.1 Functions of Blood 444 12.2 Physical Characteristics of Blood 444 12.3 Components of Blood 445 12.4 Formation of Blood Cells 448 12.5 Red Blood Cells 450 12.6 White Blood Cells 454 12.7 Platelets 457 12.8 Stem Cell Transplants from Bone Marrow and Cord Blood 460 Key Medical Terms Associated with Blood 460 / Chapter Review 461 / Critical Thinking Questions 462 / Answers to Figure Questions 462 13 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart 463 13.1 Location and Surface Projection of the Heart 464 13.2 Structure and Function of the Heart 466 13.3 Circulation of Blood 477 13.4 Cardiac Conduction System and Innervation 480 13.5 Cardiac Cycle (Heartbeat) 483 13.6 Heart Sounds 484 13.7 Exercise and the Heart 485 13.8 Development of the Heart 489 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Heart 491 / Chapter Review 492 / Critical Thinking Questions 493 / Answers to Figure Questions 493 14 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels 494 14.1 Anatomy of Blood Vessels 495 14.2 Circulatory Routes—Systemic Circulation 504 14.3 Circulatory Routes—Hepatic Portal Circulation 548 14.4 Circulatory Routes—Pulmonary Circulation 549 14.5 Circulatory Routes—Fetal Circulation 550 14.6 Development of Blood Vessels and Blood 554 14.7 Aging and the Cardiovascular System 554 Key Medical Terms Associated with Blood vessels 556 / Chapter Review 557 / Critical Thinking Questions 558 / Answers to Figure Questions 558 15 The Lymphoid (Lymphatic) System and Immunity 559 15.1 The Concept of Immunity 560 15.2 Lymphoid (Lymphatic) System Structure and Functions 560 15.3 Lymphatic Vessels and Lymph Circulation 563 15.4 Lymphoid Organs and Tissues 566 15.5 Principal Groups of Lymph Nodes 573 15.6 Development of Lymphoid Tissues 584 15.7 Aging and the Lymphoid System 584 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Lymphoid System and Immunity 586 / Chapter Review 587 / Critical Thinking Questions 588 / Answers to Figure Questions 588 16 Nervous Tissue 589 16.1 Overview of the Nervous System 590 16.2 Histology and Functions of Neurons 592 16.3 Histology and Function of Neuroglia 598 16.4 Neural Circuits 603 16.5 Regeneration and Neurogenesis 604 Key Medical Terms Associated with Nervous Tissue 605 / Chapter Review 605 / Critical Thinking Questions 606 / Answers to Figure Questions 607 17 The Spinal Cord and the Spinal Nerves 608 17.1 Spinal Cord Anatomy 609 17.2 Spinal Nerves 615 17.3 Spinal Cord Functions 633 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Spinal Cord and the Spinal Nerves 636 / Chapter Review 637 / Critical Thinking Questions 637 / Answers to Figure Questions 638 18 The Brain and the Cranial Nerves 639 18.1 Development and General Structure of the Brain 640 18.2 Protection and Blood Supply 641 18.3 The Brainstem and Reticular Formation 649 18.4 The Cerebellum 655 18.5 The Diencephalon 657 18.6 The Cerebrum 661 18.7 Functional Organization of the Cerebral Cortex 667 18.8 Aging and the Nervous System 673 18.9 Cranial Nerves 673 Brain and the Cranial Nerves 690 / Chapter Review 691 / Critical Thinking Questions 693 / Answers to Figure Questions 693 19 The Autonomic Division of the Peripheral Nervous System 694 19.1 Comparison of Somatic and Autonomic Division of the Peripheral Nervous Systems 695 19.2 Anatomy of Autonomic Motor Pathway 697 19.3 Structure of the Sympathetic Part 701 19.4 Structure of the Parasympathetic Part 706 19.5 ANS Neurotransmitters and Receptors 709 19.6 Functions of the ANS 711 19.7 Integration and Control of Autonomic Functions 714 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Autonomic Nervous Division 715 / Chapter Review 716 / Critical Thinking Questions 717 / Answers to Figure Questions 717 20 Somatic Senses and Motor Control 718 20.1 Overview of Sensations 719 20.2 Somatic Sensations 721 20.3 Somatic Sensory Pathways 727 20.4 Somatic Motor Pathways 731 20.5 Integration of Sensory Input and Motor Output 737 Key Medical Terms Associated with Somatic Senses and Motor Control 737 / Chapter Review 738 / Critical Thinking Questions 739 / Answers to Figure Questions 739 21 Special Senses 740 21.1 Olfaction: Sense of Smell 741 21.2 Gustation: Sense of Taste 743 21.3 Vision 746 21.4 Hearing and Equilibrium 757 21.5 Development of the Eyes and Ears 773 21.6 Aging and the Special Senses 775 Key Medical Terms Associated with Special Senses 776 / Chapter Review 776 / Critical Thinking Questions 777 / Answers to Figure Questions 778 22 The Endocrine System 779 22.1 Endocrine Glands Defined 780 22.2 Hormones 780 22.3 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland 782 22.4 Pineal Gland and Thymus 788 22.5 Thyroid Gland and Parathyroid Glands 788 22.6 Suprarenal (Adrenal) Glands 792 22.7 Pancreas 795 22.8 Ovaries and Testes 798 22.9 Other Endocrine Tissues 799 22.10 Development of the Endocrine System 800 22.11 Aging and the Endocrine System 801 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Endocrine System 802 / Chapter Review 802 / Critical Thinking Questions 804 / Answers to Figure Questions 804 23 The Respiratory System 805 23.1 Respiratory System Anatomy 806 23.2 Upper Respiratory System Anatomy 806 23.3 Lower Respiratory System Anatomy 811 23.4 Mechanics of Pulmonary Ventilation (Breathing) 831 23.5 Regulation of Breathing 834 23.6 Exercise and the Respiratory System 837 23.7 Development of the Respiratory System 838 23.8 Aging and the Respiratory System 839 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Respiratory System 840 / Chapter Review 840 / Critical Thinking Questions 841 / Answers to Figure Questions 841 24 The Digestive System 843 24.1 Overview of the Digestive System 844 24.2 Layers of the Digestive Canal 845 24.3 Peritoneum 847 24.4 Mouth 850 24.5 Pharynx 857 24.6 Esophagus 857 24.7 Stomach 860 24.8 Pancreas 865 24.9 Liver and Gallbladder 867 24.10 Small Intestine 873 24.11 Large Intestine 883 24.12 Development of the Digestive System 888 24.13 Aging and the Digestive System 889 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Digestive System 890 / Chapter Review 891 / Critical Thinking Questions 892 / Answers to Figure Questions 893 25 The Urinary System 894 25.1 Overview of the Urinary System 895 25.2 Anatomy of the Kidneys 896 25.3 The Nephron 901 25.4 Functions of Nephrons 907 25.5 Urine Transportation, Storage, and Elimination 911 25.6 Development of the Urinary System 918 25.7 Aging and the Urinary System 919 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Urinary System 919 / Chapter Review 920 / Critical Thinking Questions 921 / Answers to Figure Questions 921 26 The Genital (Reproductive) Systems 922 26.1 Male Genital (Reproductive) System 923 26.2 Female Genital (Reproductive) System 937 26.3 Female Reproductive Cycle 957 26.4 Birth Control Methods and Abortion 960 26.5 Development of the Genital Systems 965 26.6 Aging and the Genital Systems 965 Key Medical Terms Associated with the Genital Systems 968 / Chapter Review 969 / Critical Thinking Questions 970 / Answers to Figure Questions 971 27 Surface Anatomy 972 27.1 Overview of Surface Anatomy 973 Chapter Review 997 / Critical Thinking Questions 997 / Answers to Figure Questions 998 Appendix A Measurements A-1 Appendix B Answers B-3 Glossary G-1 Index I-1
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface iv 1 An Introduction to the Human Body 1 2 The Chemical Level of Organization 29 3 The Cellular Level of Organization 63 4 The Tissue Level of Organization 111 5 The Integumentary System 149 6 The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue 177 7 The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton 202 8 The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton 242 9 Joints 269 10 Muscular Tissue 305 11 The Muscular System 344 12 Nervous Tissue 419 13 The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves 461 14 The Brain and Cranial Nerves 493 15 The Autonomic Nervous System 546 16 Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems 569 17 The Special Senses 600 18 The Endocrine System 647 19 The Cardiovascular System: The Blood 696 20 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart 727 21 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics 771 22 The Lymphoid (Lymphatic) System and Immunity 846 23 The Respiratory System 891 24 The Digestive System 941 25 Metabolism and Nutrition 1000 26 The Urinary System 1042 27 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid– Base Homeostasis 1087 28 The Genital (Reproductive) Systems 1106 29 Development and Inheritance 1160 Appendix A Measurements A- 1 Appendix B Periodic Table B- 3 Appendix C Normal Values for Selected Blood Tests C- 4 Appendix D Normal Values for Selected Urine Tests D- 6 Appendix E Answers to Critical Thinking Questions E- 8 Appendix F Medical Eponyms F- 14 Glossary G- 1 Index I- 1
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd An Illustrated Guide to Oral Histology
Book SynopsisAn Illustrated Guide to Oral Histology Learn more about the histological presentation of diseased and normal oral tissues with this high definition illustrated dental referenceAn Illustrated Guide to Oral Histology delivers a collection of high-definition histological and pathological images, presenting both diseased and normal oral tissues. The book provides over 200 high-magnification histomicrographs of oral tissues, as well as definitions and explanations of key identifying histological and pathological features of oral tissues. Readers will also benefit from explanations of the clinical significance of particular features, numerous images of ground sections, haemotoxylin- and eosin-stained sections, and electron images. It also includes core topics such as:An introduction to tooth development, including the bud, cap, early bell, and late bell stagesA thorough exploration of enamel, dentin, cementum and dental pulpA discussion of the periodontal ligament, including alveolar crest fibers, horizontal, oblique, apical, and inter-radicular fibers, transseptal fibers, and gingival fibersA guide to alveolar bone, oral mucosa, and salivary glandsPerfect for postgraduate dental students, An Illustrated Guide to Oral Histology will also be useful to undergraduate dental students, and those looking to improve their understanding of the microscopic structure of dental tissues and their pathologies.Table of ContentsPreface Sample Preparation About the Editors List of Contributors About the Companion Website 1. Tooth Development Saqib Ali, Imran Farooq, and Syed Ali Khurram 2. Dental Enamel Imran Farooq, Saqib Ali, and Paul Anderson 3. Dentine Imran Farooq, Saqib Ali, Syed Ali Khurram, and Paul Anderson 4. Cementum Saqib Ali, Imran Farooq, Amr Bugshan, Erum Khan, and Syed Ali Khurram 5. Dental Pulp Juzer Shabbir, Imran Farooq, Saqib Ali, Faraz Kasti, Amr Bugshan, Syed Ali Khurram, and Erum Khan 6. Periodontal Ligament Saqlain Gilani, Imran Farooq, Saqib Ali, and Syed Ali Khurram 7. Alveolar Bone Rizwan Ullah, Shehriar Husain, Faraz Kasti, and Syed Ali Khurram 8. Oral Mucosa Saqib Ali, Imran Farooq, and Faraz Kasti 9. Salivary Glands Fizza Jabbar, Zohaib Khurshid, Muhammad Sohail Zafar, Faraz Kasti, and Syed Ali Khurram Index
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WW Norton & Co Bonk The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex
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WW Norton & Co Grunt The Curious Science of Humans at War
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Essential Cardiac Electrophysiology
Book SynopsisThis new edition of Essential Cardiac Electrophysiology: The Self-Assessment Approach continues the successful formula of the first edition, providing a concise and thorough overview of Electrophysiology supplemented by challenging questions readers can use to test their knowledge and prepare for examinations. Comprehensively updated and significantly expanded to include the latest recommendations, findings from leading-edge research, emergent diagnostic tools, and new therapeutic options, Essential Cardiac Electrophysiology: The Self-Assessment Approach now offers coverage of some of hottest topics in EP, including: HCN channels; Congenital, and paroxysmal AV blocks; Left atrial flutter; Electrophysiologic assessment of AVNRT and AVRT; VT ablation; Short QT syndrome; Early repolarization and ventricular fibrillation; Aortic cusp VT; Commotio Cordis, and more. Fact-based and clinically-focused, Essential Cardiac Electrophysiology: The Self-Assessment Approach isTrade Review“This is an excellent reference for clinicians training in and practicing clinical cardiac electrophysiology. The bullet-point format and numerous tables and graphics make the wealth of information simple to process and recall.” (Doody’s, 26 July 2013)Table of ContentsForeword, vi Preface, vii Acknowledgements, viii Abbreviations, ix 1 Ions channels and currents, 1 2 Electrophysiologic effects of cardiac autonomic activity, 38 3 Mechanisms of arrhythmias, 50 4 Sinus node dysfunction and av blocks, 67 5 Supraventricular tachycardia, 94 6 Differential diagnosis of wide complex tachycardia, 219 7 V entricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation, 226 8 Sudden cardiac death and risk stratification, 369 9 Cardiac arrhythmias in patients with neuromuscular disorders, 388 10 Syncope, 394 11 Pharmacologic therapy of arrhythmias, 407 12 Electrical therapy for cardiac arrhythmias, 445 Index, 494
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