Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology 26th Edition

Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology Twenty sixth Edition:

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 USMLE, or physicians who want to keep pace with the ever-changing world of medical physiology.

More than 600 full-color illustrations
Two types of review questions: end-of-chapter and board-style
NEW! Increased number of clinical cases and flow charts
NEW! Video tutorials from the author; high-yield Frequently Asked Question feature with detailed explanations; improved legends that eliminate the need to refer back to the text

Additional ISBNs:

∗ eText ISBN: 1260122417, 978-1260122411, 9781260122411

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Contents

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
About the Authors
Contents
Preface
Section I Cellular & Molecular Basis for Medical Physiology
1 General Principles & Energy Production in Medical Physiology
2 Overview of Cellular Physiology
3 Immunity, Infection, & Inflammation
4 Excitable Tissue: Nerve
5 Excitable Tissue: Muscle
6 Synaptic & Junctional Transmission
7 Neurotransmitters & Neuromodulators
Section II Central & Peripheral Neurophysiology
8 Somatosensory Neurotransmission: Touch, Pain, & Temperature
9 Smell & Taste
10 Vision
11 Hearing & Equilibrium
12 Reflex & Voluntary Control of Posture & Movement
13 Autonomic Nervous System
14 Electrical Activity of the Brain, Sleep–Wake States, & Circadian Rhythms
15 Learning, Memory, Language, & Speech
Section III Endocrine & Reproductive Physiology
16 Basic Concepts of Endocrine Regulation
17 Hypothalamic Regulation of Hormonal Functions
18 The Pituitary Gland
19 The Adrenal Medulla & Adrenal Cortex
20 The Thyroid Gland
21 Hormonal Control of Calcium & Phosphate Metabolism & the Physiology of Bone
22 Reproductive Development & Function of the Female Reproductive System
23 Function of the Male Reproductive System
24 Endocrine Functions of the Pancreas & Regulation of Carbohydrate Metabolism
Section IV Gastrointestinal Physiology
25 Overview of Gastrointestinal Function & Regulation
26 Digestion & Absorption of Nutrients
27 Gastrointestinal Motility
28 Transport & Metabolic Functions of the Liver
Section V Cardiovascular Physiology
29 Origin of the Heartbeat & the Electrical Activity of the Heart
30 The Heart as a Pump
31 Blood as a Circulatory Fluid & the Dynamics of Blood & Lymph Flow
32 Cardiovascular Regulatory Mechanisms
33 Circulation Through Special Regions
Section VI Respiratory Physiology
34 Introduction to Pulmonary Structure & Mechanics
35 Gas Transport & pH
36 Regulation of Respiration
Section VII Renal Physiology
37 Renal Function & Micturition
38 Regulation of Extracellular Fluid Composition & Volume
39 Acidification of the Urine & Bicarbonate Excretion
Answers to Multiple Choice Questions
Index

About the Author

Kim Barrett, Susan Barman, Jason Yuan, Heddwen Brooks

Kim E. Barrett, PhD Professor of Medicine and Dean of Graduate Studies University of California, San Diego – School of Medicine Heddwen L Brooks, PhD Professor, Physiology Associate Professor, Pharmacology Professor, Medicine Professor, Physiological Sciences – GIDP Professor, Biomedical Engineering Professor, BIO5 Institute University of Arizona, Tuscon – School of Medicine Susan Barman, Ph.D., FAPS Professor, Pharmacology & Toxicology Michigan State University Jason Yuan Professor of Medicine Associate Director for Research Training (Basic Science) University of California, San Diego – School of Medicine

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