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Book SynopsisThe leading text on human physiology for more than four decadesenhanced by all new video tutorialsA Doody's Core Title for 2019!
For more than four decades,
Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology has been helping those in the medical field understand human and mammalian physiology. Applauded for its interesting and engagingly written style, Ganong's concisely covers every important topic without sacrificing depth or readability, and delivers more detailed, high-yield information per page than any other similar text or review.
Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research and developments in important areas such as chronic pain, reproductive physiology, and acid-base homeostasis,
Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, Twenty-Sixth Edition incorporates examples from clinical medicine to illustrate important physiologic concepts. Ganong''s will prove valuable to students who need a concise review for the
Table of ContentsSection I: Cellular & Molecular Basis for Medical Physiology
Chapter 1: General Principles & Energy Production in Medical Physiology
Chapter 2: Overview of Cellular Physiology
Chapter 3: Immunity, Infection, & Inflammation
Chapter 4: Excitable Tissue: Nerve
Chapter 5: Excitable Tissue: Muscle
Chapter 6: Synaptic & Junctional Transmission
Chapter 7: Neurotransmitters & Neuromodulators
Section II: Central & Peripheral Neurophysiology
Chapter 8: Somatosensory Neurotransmission: Touch, Pain, & Temperature
Chapter 9: Smell & Taste
Chapter 10: Vision
Chapter 11: Hearing & Equilibrium
Chapter 12: Reflex & Voluntary Control of Posture & Movement
Chapter 13: Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 14: Electrical Activity of the Brain,Sleep–Wake States, & Circadian Rhythms
Chapter 15: Learning, Memory, Language, &Speech
Section III: Endocrine & Reproductive Physiology
Chapter 16: Basic Concepts of Endocrine Regulation
Chapter 17: Hypothalamic Regulation of Hormonal Functions
Chapter 18: The Pituitary Gland
Chapter 19: The Adrenal Medulla & Adrenal Cortex
Chapter 20: The Thyroid Gland
Chapter 21: Hormonal Control of Calcium &Phosphate Metabolism & the Physiology of Bone
Chapter 22: Reproductive Development &Function of the Female Reproductive System
Chapter 23: Function of the Male Reproductive System
Chapter 24: Endocrine Functions of the Pancreas & Regulation of Carbohydrate Metabolism
Section IV: Gastrointestinal Physiology
Chapter 25: Overview of Gastrointestinal Function & Regulation
Chapter 26: Digestion & Absorption of Nutrients
Chapter 27: Gastrointestinal Motility
Chapter 28: Transport & Metabolic Functions of the Liver
Section V: Cardiovascular Physiology
Chapter 29: Origin of the Heartbeat & the Electrical Activity of the Heart
Chapter 30: The Heart as a Pump
Chapter 31: Blood as a Circulatory Fluid &the Dynamics of Blood & Lymph Flow
Chapter 32: Cardiovascular Regulatory Mechanisms
Chapter 33: Circulation Through Special Regions
Section VI: Respiratory Physiology
Chapter 34: Introduction to Pulmonary Structure & Mechanics
Chapter 35: Gas Transport & pH
Chapter 36: Regulation of Respiration
Section VII: Renal Physiology
Chapter 37: Renal Function & Micturition
Chapter 38: Regulation of Extracellular Fluid Composition & Volume
Chapter 39: Acidification of the Urine &Bicarbonate Excretion
