We are very pleased to launch the 23rd edition of Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology. The current authors have attempted to maintain the highest standards of excellence, accuracy, and pedagogy developed by Fran Ganong over the 46 years in which he educated countless students worldwide with this textbook.
At the same time, we have been attuned to the evolving needs of both students and professors in medical physiology. Thus, in addition to usual updates on the latest research and developments in areas such as the cellular basis of physiology and neurophysiology, this edition has added both outstanding pedagogy and learning aids for students.
We are truly grateful for the many helpful insights, suggestions, and reviews from around the world that we received from colleagues and students. We hope you enjoy the new features and the 23rd edition!
This edition is a revision of the original works of Dr. Francis Ganong.
New 4 Color Illustrations
We have worked with a large team of medical illustrators, photographers, educators, and students to build an accurate, up-to-date, and visually appealing new illustration program. Full-color illustrations and tables are provided throughout, which also include detailed figure legends that tell a short story or describes the key point of the illustration.New Boxed Clinical Cases
- Examples of diseases illustrating important physiological principles are provided in boxed Clinical Cases.
Key Features:
- NEW full-color illustrations -- the authors have worked with an outstanding team of medical illustrators, photographers, educators, and students to give you an unmatched collection of illustrations and tables
- NEW boxed clinical cases - featuring examples of diseases that illustrate important physiological principles
- NEW end-of-chapter board review questions
- iPod-compatible review - questions and illustrations from each chapter test your comprehension of the material.
Contents
Section I: Cellular and Molecular Basis for Medical Physiology
1. General Principles and Energy Production in Medical Physiology
2. Overview of Cellular Physiology in Medical Physiology
3. Immunity, Infection, and Inflammation
Section II: General Physiology of Nerve and Muscle
4. Excitable Tissue: Nerve
5. Excitable Tissue: Muscle
6. Synaptic & Junctional Transmission
7. Neurotransmitters & Neuromodulators
8. Properties of Sensory Receptors
9. Reflexes
Section III: Central and Peripheral Neurophysiology
10. Pain and Temperature
11. Somatosensory Pathways
12. Vision
13. Hearing & Equilibrium
14. Smell & Taste
15. Electrical Activity of the Brain, Sleep-Wake States, and Circadian Rhythms
16. Control of Posture & Movement
17. The Autonomic Nervous System
18. Hypothalamic regulation of Hormonal Functions
19. Learning, Memory, Language and Speech
Section IV: Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology
20. The Thyroid Gland
21. Endocrine Functions of the Pancreas & Regulation of Carbohydrate Metabolism
22. The Adrenal Medulla & Adrenal Cortex
23. Hormonal control of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism & the Physiology of Bone
24. The Pituitary Gland
25. The Gonads: Development & Function of the Reproductive System
Section V: Gastrointestinal Physiology
26. Overview of Gastrointestinal Function and Regulation
27. Digestion, Absorption, and Nutritional Principles
28. Gastrointestinal Motility
29. Transport and Metabolic functions of the Liver
Section VI. Cardiovascular Physiology
30. Origin of the Heartbeat & the Electrical activity of the Heart
31. The Heart as a Pump
32. Blood as a Circulatory Fluid and the Dynamics of Blood & Lymph Flow
33. Cardiovascular Regulatory Mechanisms
34. Circulation Through Special Regions
Section VII: Respiratory Physiology
35. Pulmonary Function
36. Gas Transport and pH in the Lung
37. Regulation of Respiration
Section VIII: Renal Physiology
38. Renal Function & Micturition
39. Regulation of Extracellular Fluid Composition & Volume
40. Acidification of the Urine & Bicarbonate Excretion
Product Details
- Paperback: 726 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 23 edition (July 24, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0071605673
- ISBN-13: 978-0071605670
- Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
List Price: $67.95