Medical Physiology E-Book, 3rd Edition

I Introduction
1. Foundations of Physiology

II Physiology of Cells and Molecules
2. Functional Organization of the Cell
3. Signal Transduction
4. Regulation of Gene Expression
5. Transport of Solutes and Water
6. Electrophysiology of the Cell Membrane
7. Electrical Excitability and Action Potentials
8. Synaptic Transmission and the Neuromuscular Junction
9. Cellular Physiology of Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth Muscle

III The Nervous System
10. Organization of the Nervous System
11. The Neuronal Microenvironment
12. Physiology of Neurons
13. Synaptic Transmission in the Nervous System
14. The Autonomic Nervous System
15. Sensory Transduction
16. Circuits of the Central Nervous System

IV The Cardiovascular System
17. Organization of the Cardiovascular System
18. Blood
19. Arteries and Veins
20. The Microcirculation
21. Cardiac Electrophysiology and the Electrocardiogram
22. The Heart As a Pump
23. Regulation of Arterial Pressure and Cardiac Output
24. Special Circulations
25. Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System

V The Respiratory System
26. Organization of the Respiratory System
27. Mechanics of Ventilation
28. Acid-Base Physiology
29. Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide In the Blood
30. Gas Exchange in the Lung
31. Ventilation and Perfusion of the Lungs
32. Control of Ventilation

VI The Urinary System
33. Organization of the Urinary System
34. Glomerular Filtration and Renal Blood Flow
35. Transport of Sodium and Chloride
36. Transport of Urea, Glucose, Phosphate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Organic Solutes
37. Transport of Potassium
38. Urine Concentration and Dilution
39. Transport of Acids and Bases
40. Integration of Salt and Water Balance

VII The Gastrointestinal System
41. Organization of the Gastrointestinal System
42. Gastric Function
43. Pancreatic and Salivary Glands
44. Intestinal Fluid and Electrolyte Movement
45. Nutrient Digestion and Absorption
46. Hepatobiliary Function

VIII The Endocrine System
47. Organization of Endocrine Control
48. Endocrine Regulation of Growth and Body Mass
49. The Thyroid Gland
50. The Adrenal Gland
51. The Endocrine Pancreas
52. The Parathyroid Glands and Vitamin D

IX The Reproductive System
53. Sexual Differentiation
54. The Male Reproductive System
55. The Female Reproductive System
56. Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Lactation
57. Fetal and Neonatal Physiology

X Physiology of Cells and Molecules
58. Metabolism
59. Regulation of Body Temperature
60. Exercise Physiology and Sports Science
61. Environmental Physiology
62. The Physiology of Aging

"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