An introduction to membrane transport and bioelectricity : foundations of general physiology and electrochemical signaling / John H. Byrne, Stanley G. Schultz.

Author/creator Byrne, John H.
Other author Schultz, Stanley G.
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Raven Press, ©1994.
Descriptionix, 198 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesRaven Press series in physiology
Raven Press series in physiology. ^A148636
Contents Membrane composition and structure -- Diffusion of nonelectrolytes -- Osmosis -- Diffusion of electrolytes: general considerations -- Ion diffusion through biological channels -- Carrier-mediated transport -- Pump-leak model, the origin of transmembrane electrical potential differences, and the maintenance of cell volume -- Resting potentials and action potentials in excitable cells -- Ionic mechanisms underlying the action potential -- Propagation of the action potentials -- Extracellular recordings from excitable membranes -- Neuromuscular and synaptic transmission -- Synaptic transmission in the central nervous system -- Synaptic plasticity -- Electrical circuit analysis of the nerve membrane: the Hodgkin and Huxley approach.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 94002556
ISBN0781701813 (hard)
ISBN0781702011 (pbk.)

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Laupus Books - Stacks QS 532.5 M3 B995I 1994 ✔ Available Place Hold