Appleton & Lange's review of physiology
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Appleton & Lange's review of physiology
（Appleton & Lange's review series）
Appleton & Lange, c1998
1st ed
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Appleton and Lange's review of physiology
Review of physiology
Physiology
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Includes bibliographical references (p. xi)
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Covering all major areas of human physiology, this resource incorporates single-answer multiple-choice and extended matching format found on the USMLE.
Table of Contents
- Part 1 Introduction: basic principles. Part 2 Peripheral nervous control: organization of the peripheral nerves
- transmembrane potential
- autonomic nervous system. Part 3 Contraction: skeletal musle
- the heart - electrical properties
- the heart - mechanical properties
- smooth muscle. Part 4 Circulation: arteries, arteriovenous anastomoses and veins
- control of the circulation
- capillaries and sinusoids
- extravascular fluid systems
- haemostasis
- blood
- the erythrocyte. Part 4 Respiration: ventilation
- diffusion and perfusion
- control of respiration. Part 5 Urine formation: filtration, reabsorption and secretion
- acid-base balance
- control of the kidney. Part 6 Digestion and energy balance: mouth, oesophagus and stomach
- small and large intestine
- energy balance
- body temperature. Part 7 Endocrine control: hormones
- the thyroid and parathyroid glands
- hypothalamus, pituitary and other endocrine glands
- fertilization, growth and maturation
- the female reproductive system. Part 8 Sensation and integration: vision
- other senses
- central nervous system.
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