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 |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Raven Press, ©1994. |
| Description | ix, 198 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Raven 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 94002556 |
| ISBN | 0781701813 (hard) |
| ISBN | 0781702011 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | QS 532.5 M3 B995I 1994 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |