Cardiovascular Physiology: Questions for Self Assessment

AvRodney J Levick

Inbunden, Engelska, 2017

2 506 kr

Beställningsvara. Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar. Fri frakt över 249 kr.

Fler format och utgåvor

Häftad

602 kr

E-bok

710 kr

E-bok

710 kr

Beskrivning

This book allows students to test themselves on all aspects of the cardiovascular physiology with over 230 questions and answers, at a pace to suit their learning. The questions are designed to test basic understanding, fundamental principles and medical relevance.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-07-27
Mått:189 x 246 x 20 mm
Vikt:660 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:272
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781138451452

Utforska kategorier

Medicin: allmänt inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

J Rodney Levick is Professor of Physiology, St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, UK.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction 1. Overview of the cardiovascular system 2. The cardiac cycle 3. Cardiac myocyte excitation and contraction 4. Initiation and nervous control of heart beat 5. Electrocardiography and arrhythmias 6. Control of stroke volume and cardiac output 7. Assessment of cardiac output and peripheral pulse 8. Haemodynamics: Flow, pressure and resistance 9. The endothelial cell 10. The microcirculation and solute exchange 11. Circulation of fluid between plasma, interstitium and lymph 12. Vascular smooth muscle: excitation, contraction and relaxation 13. Control of blood vessels: I. Intrinsic control 14. Control of blood vessels: II. Extrinsic control by nerves and hormones 15. Specialization in individual circulations 16. Cardiovascular receptors, reflexes and central control 17. Co-ordinated cardiovascular responses 18. Cardiovascular responses in pathological situations