Berne and Levy Physiology has long been respected for its scientifically rigorous approach and now includes major updates to bring you all of the latest knowledge in the field. Bruce M. Koeppen and Bruce A. Stanton present a honed and shortened edition that emphasizes the core information needed by students of physiology today and features a full-color design and artwork to enhance readability and enrich your comprehension of every concept. With access to the full contents online at Student Consult, this time-honored book delivers an in-depth understanding of physiology more powerfully and effectively than ever before.
Key Features
- Describes all of the mechanisms that control and regulate bodily function using a clear and intuitive organ system-based approach.
- Provides a rich understanding of the body's dynamic processes through key experimental observations and examples.
- Includes Student Consult access to the complete and searchable contents of the book online, as well as relevant bonus content from other Student Consult titles, an image gallery, 10 physiology animations, and much more.
New to This Edition
- Features updated coverage throughout to expand your understanding of the most current trends in physiology and medicine, including the latest cellular and molecular knowledge.
- Includes shaded boxes that highlight and explain important clinical and molecular information.
- Presents new section editors who ensure that you are getting the freshest, most clinically relevant information available today.
- Summarizes need-to-know information in each chapter with Key Points sections.
Contents
Section I: Cellular Physiology 1
- 1. Principles of Cell Function 3
- 2. Homeostasis of Body Fluids 20
- 3. Signal Transduction, Membrane Receptors, Second Messengers, and Regulation of Gene Expression 34
Section II: The Nervous System 51
- 4. The Nervous System: Introduction to Cells and Systems 53
- 5. Generation and Conduction of Action Potentials 65
- 6. Synaptic Transmission 82
- 7. The Somatosensory System 105
- 8. The Special Senses 123
- 9. Organization of Motor Function 157
- 10. Higher Functions of the Nervous System 201
- 11. The Autonomic Nervous System and its Central Control 218
Section III: Muscle 231
- 12. Skeletal Muscle Physiology 233
- 13. Cardiac Muscle 256
- 14. Smooth Muscle 268
Section IV: The Cardiovascular System 287
- 15. Overview of Circulation 289
- 16. Elements of Cardiac Function 292
- 17. Properties of the Vasculature 330
- 18. Regulation of the Heart and Vasculature 370
- 19. Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System 393
Section V: The Respiratory System 415
- 20. Structure and Function of the Respiratory System 417
- 21. Mechanical Properties of the Lung and Chest Wall: Static and Dynamic 430
- 22. Ventilation (V), Perfusion (Q), and V/Q Relationships 444
- 23. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport 459
- 24. Control of Respiration 468
- 25. Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung 477
Section VI: Gastrointestinal Physiology 485
- 26. Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Regulation in the Gastrointestinal Tract 487
- 27. The Cephalic, Oral, and Esophageal Phases of the Integrated Response to a Meal 496
- 28. The Gastric Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal 504
- 29. The Small Intestinal Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal 516
- 30. The Colonic Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal 533
- 31. Transport and Metabolic Functions of the Liver 542
Section VII: The Renal System 555
- 32. Elements of Renal Function 557
- 33. Solute and Water Transport along the Nephron: Tubular Function 578
- 34. Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Volume 594
- 35. Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis 619
- 36. Role of the Kidneys in the Regulation of Acid-Base Balance 636
Section VIII: The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems 651
- 37. Introduction to the Endocrine System 653
- 38. Hormonal Regulation of Energy Metabolism 664
- 39. Hormonal Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism 696
- 40. The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland 706
- 41. The Thyroid Gland 725
- 42. The Adrenal Glands 738
- 43. The Male and Female Reproductive Systems 758
Index 799
About the Authors
- Bruce M. Koeppen, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine & Physiology, Dean Academic Affairs & Education, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT.
- Bruce A. Stanton, PhD, Professor of Physiology, Department of Physiology, Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 848 pages
- Publisher: Mosby; 6 edition (2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 032307362X
- ISBN-13: 978-0323073622
- Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.8 x 1.4 inches
List Price: $115.00