| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Functional organization of the human body and control of the "internal environment" -- The cell and its functions -- Genetic control of protein synthesis, cell function, and cell reproduction -- Transport of substances through cell membranes -- Membrane potentials and action potentials -- Contraction of skeletal muscle -- Excitation of skeletal muscle : neuromuscular transmission and excitation-contraction coupling -- Excitation and contraction of smooth muscle -- Cardiac muscle; the heart as a pump and function of the heart valves -- Rhythmical excitation of the heart -- Fundamentals of electrocardiography -- Electrocardiographic interpretation of cardiac muscle and coronary blood flow abnormalities : vectorial analysis -- Cardiac arrhythmias and their electrocardiographic interpretation -- Overview of the circulation : pressure, flow, and resistance -- Vascular distensibility and functions of the arterial and venous systems -- The microcirculation and lymphatic system : capillary fluid exchange, interstitial fluid, and lymph flow -- Local and humoral control of tissue blood flow -- Nervous regulation of the circulation and rapid control of arterial pressure -- Role of the kidneys in long-term control of arterial pressure and in hypertension : the integrated system for arterial pressure regulation -- Cardiac output, venous return, and their regulation -- Muscle blood flow and cardiac output during exercise; the coronary circulation and ischemic heart disease -- Cardiac failure -- Heart valves and heart sounds; valvular and congenital heart defects -- Circulatory shock and its treatment -- Regulation of body fluid compartments : extracellular and intracellular fluids; edema -- The urinary system : functional anatomy and urine formation by the kidneys -- Glomerular filtration, renal blood flow, and their control -- Renal tubular reabsorption and secretion -- Urine concentration and dilution; regulation of extracellular fluid osmolarity and sodium concentration -- Renal regulation of potassium, calcium, phosphate, and magnesium; integration of renal mechanisms for control of blood volume and extracellular fluid volume -- Acid-base regulation -- Diuretics and kidney diseases -- Red blood cells, anemia, and polycythemia -- Resistance of the body to infection : i. Leukocytes, granulocytes, the monocyte-macrophage system, and inflammation -- Resistance of the body to infection : ii. Immunity and allergy -- Blood types; transfusion; and tissue and organ transplantation -- Hemostasis and blood coagulation -- Pulmonary ventilation -- Pulmonary circulation, pulmonary edema, and pleural fluid -- Principles of gas exchange; diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the respiratory membrane -- Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood and tissue fluids -- Regulation of respiration -- Respiratory insufficiency--pathophysiology, diagnosis, oxygen therapy -- Aviation, high altitude, and space physiology -- Physiology of deep-sea diving and other hyperbaric conditions |
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Organization of the nervous system, basic functions of synapses, and neurotransmitters -- Sensory receptors, neuronal circuits for processing information -- Somatic sensations : i. General organization, tactile and position senses -- Somatic sensations : ii. Pain, headache, and thermal sensations -- The eye : I. Optics of vision -- The eye : II. Receptor and neural function of the retina -- The eye : III. Central neurophysiology of vision -- The sense of hearing -- The chemical senses--taste and smell -- Spinal cord motor functions; the cord reflexes -- Cortical and brain stem control of motor function -- Cerebellum and basal ganglia contributions to overall motor control -- Cerebral cortex, intellectual functions of the brain, learning, and memory -- The limbic system and the hypothalamus--behavioral and motivational mechanisms of the brain -- States of brain activity--sleep, brain waves, epilepsy, psychoses, and dementia -- The autonomic nervous system and the adrenal medulla -- Cerebral blood flow, cerebrospinal fluid, and brain metabolism -- General principles of gastrointestinal function--motility, nervous control, and blood circulation -- Propulsion and mixing of food in the alimentary tract -- Secretory functions of the alimentary tract -- Digestion and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract -- Physiology of gastrointestinal disorders -- Metabolism of carbohydrates and formation of adenosine triphosphate -- Lipid metabolism -- Protein metabolism -- The liver -- Dietary balances; regulation of feeding; obesity and starvation; vitamins and minerals -- Energetics and metabolic rate -- Body temperature regulation and fever -- Introduction to endocrinology -- Pituitary hormones and their control by the hypothalamus -- Thyroid metabolic hormones -- Adrenocortical hormones -- Insulin, glucagon, and diabetes mellitus -- Parathyroid hormone, calcitonin, calcium and phosphate metabolism, vitamin d, bone, and teeth -- Reproductive and hormonal functions of the male (and function of the pineal gland) -- Female physiology before pregnancy and female hormones -- Pregnancy and lactation -- Fetal and neonatal physiology -- Sports physiology -- Normal values for selected common laboratory measurements |
| Summary |
Known for its clear presentation style, single-author voice, and focus on content most relevant to clinical and pre-clinical students, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th Edition, employs a distinctive format to ensure maximum learning and retention of complex concepts. A larger font size emphasizes core information, while supporting information, including clinical examples, are detailed in smaller font and highlighted in pale blue - making it easy to quickly skim the essential text or pursue more in-depth study. This two-tone approach, along with other outstanding features, makes this bestselling text a favorite of students worldwide. Offers a clinically oriented perspective written with the clinical and preclinical student in mind, bridging basic physiology with pathophysiology. Focuses on core material and how the body maintains homeostasis to remain healthy, emphasizing the important principles that will aid in later clinical decision making. Presents information in short chapters using a concise, readable voice that facilitates learning and retention. Contains more than 1,200 full-color drawings and diagrams - all carefully crafted to make physiology easier to understand. Features expanded clinical coverage including obesity, metabolic and cardiovascular disorders, Alzheimer's disease, and other degenerative diseases. Includes online access to interactive figures, new audio of heart sounds, animations, self-assessment questions, and more. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from resource home page (ClinicalKey, viewed July 24, 2020) |
| Subject |
Human physiology.
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Physiology, Pathological.
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Physiological Phenomena
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Human physiology
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Physiology, Pathological
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hall, Michael E. (Michael Edward), author.
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| ISBN |
9780323597128 |
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0323597122 |
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9780323672801 |
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0323672809 |
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9780323640039 |
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0323640036 |
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