Medical Physiology

"In many ways this is like a grown ups version of the many anatomy and physiology combined books out there. While they are great for 1st year Boron has the detail required of later years and is more of a one stop shop. Pick a topic and it will give you anatomy, histology, physiology and biochemistry all in the space of a easily accessible chapter. Medical Physiology’s trump card has to be the unparalleled detailed and colourful annotated illustrations and tables which are both accurate and up to date. They are indispensable in conceptualising complex pathways; you can spend hours reading but it just takes a clear diagram for it to click. Boron cuts the clutter and gets straight down to the serious business where it more than delivers in detail across a comprehensive array of “-ologies” in an easy to understand way. Molecules to cells, organs to systems - Boron’s got it." --Medical Student, University of Glasgow, UK“Clearly links the molecular and cellular biological foundations of physiology to organ-system physiology, as well as its aberrations that become disease. Designed to show ‘expertise of a multi-author book with the consistency of a single pen’ the editors sought Yale professors of physiology and then recast their manuscripts into uniform style to become a reliable resource for medical students. The excellent color illustrations can reduce the need for additional hand-outs.” -Comprehensive Therapy, review of previous edition

• I Introduction1. Foundations of PhysiologyII Physiology of Cells and Molecules2. Functional Organization of the Cell3. Signal Transduction4. Regulation of Gene Expression5. Transport of Solutes and Water6. Electrophysiology of the Cell Membrane7. Electrical Excitability and Action Potentials8. Synaptic Transmission and the Neuromuscular Junction9. Cellular Physiology of Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth MuscleIII The Nervous System10. Organization of the Nervous System11. The Neuronal Microenvironment12. Physiology of Neurons13. Synaptic Transmission in the Nervous System14. The Autonomic Nervous System15. Sensory Transduction16. Circuits of the Central Nervous SystemIV The Cardiovascular System17. Organization of the Cardiovascular System18. Blood19. Arteries and Veins20. The Microcirculation21. Cardiac Electrophysiology and the Electrocardiogram22. The Heart As a Pump23. Regulation of Arterial Pressure and Cardiac Output24. Special Circulations25. Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular SystemV The Respiratory System26. Organization of the Respiratory System27. Mechanics of Ventilation28. Acid-Base Physiology29. Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide In the Blood30. Gas Exchange in the Lung31. Ventilation and Perfusion of the Lungs32. Control of VentilationVI The Urinary System33. Organization of the Urinary System34. Glomerular Filtration and Renal Blood Flow35. Transport of Sodium and Chloride36. Transport of Urea, Glucose, Phosphate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Organic Solutes37. Transport of Potassium38. Urine Concentration and Dilution39. Transport of Acids and Bases40. Integration of Salt and Water BalanceVII The Gastrointestinal System41. Organization of the Gastrointestinal System42. Gastric Function43. Pancreatic and Salivary Glands44. Intestinal Fluid and Electrolyte Movement45. Nutrient Digestion and Absorption46. Hepatobiliary FunctionVIII The Endocrine System47. Organization of Endocrine Control48. Endocrine Regulation of Growth and Body Mass49. The Thyroid Gland50. The Adrenal Gland51. The Endocrine Pancreas52. The Parathyroid Glands and Vitamin DIX The Reproductive System53. Sexual Differentiation54. The Male Reproductive System55. The Female Reproductive System56. Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Lactation57. Fetal and Neonatal PhysiologyX Physiology of Cells and Molecules58. Metabolism59. Regulation of Body Temperature60. Exercise Physiology and Sports Science61. Environmental Physiology62. The Physiology of Aging