Ganong's review of medical physiology.
| Other author | Barrett, Kim E. |
| Other author | Ganong, William F. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 23rd ed. / Kim E. Barrett [and others]. |
| Publication Info | New York : McGraw-Hill Medical ; London : McGraw-Hill [distributor], ©2010. |
| Description | ix, 714 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Review of medical physiology |
| Series | A Lange medical book |
| Contents | General principles & energy production in medical physiology -- Overview of cellular physiology in medical physiology -- Immunity, infection, & inflammation -- Excitable tissue: nerve -- Excitable tissue: muscle -- Synaptic & junctional transmission -- Neurotransmitters & neuromodulators-- Properties of sensory receptors -- Reflexes -- Pain & temperature -- Somatorsensory pathways -- Vision -- Hearing & equilibrium -- Smell & taste -- Electrical activity of the brain, sleep-wake states, & circadian rhythms -- Control of posture & movement -- The autonomic nervous system -- Hypothalamic regulation of hormonal functions-- Learning, memory, language, & speech -- The thyroid gland -- Endocrine functions of the pancreas & regulation of carbohydrate metabolism -- The adrenal medulla & adrenal cortex -- Hormonal control of calcium and phosphate metabolism & the physiology of bone-- The pituitary gland -- The gonads: development & function of the reproductive system -- Overview of gastrointestinal function & regulation-- Digestion, absorption & nutritional principles -- Gastrointestinal motilty -- Transport & metabolic functions of the liver -- Origin of the heartbeat & the electrical activity of the heart -- The heart as a pump -- Blood as a circulatory fluid & the dynamics of blood & lymph flow -- Cardiovascular regulatory mechanisms -- Circulation through special regions -- Pulmonary function -- Gas transport & pH in the lung-- Regualtion of respiration -- Renal function & micturition -- Regulation of extracellular fluid composition & volume -- Acidification of the urine & bicarbonate excretion. |
| General note | Previous ed.: published as Review of medical physiology by William Ganong. 2005. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 9780071605670 |
| ISBN | 0071605673 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Laupus | Books - Stacks | QT 4 G198R 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |