Preface

Chapter 1. Principles of Physiological and Medical Physiology

Chapter 2. Molecular Foundations of Physiology

Chapter 3. Command and Control of Organ Systems

Chapter 4. Liver Physiology

Chapter 5. Gastrointestinal Physiology

Chapter 6. Physiology of the Endocrine Pancreas and Fuel Homeostasis

Chapter 7. The Cardiovascular System

Chapter 8. Respiratory Physiology

Chapter 9. Renal Physiology

Chapter 10. Fluid, Electrolyte, Acid-Base, and Blood Pressure Regulation

Chapter 11. Physiology of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary

Chapter 12. Physiology of the Thyroid Gland

Chapter 13. Adrenal Physiology

Chapter 14. Calciumand Mineral Physiology

Chapter 15. Physiology of the Male Reproductive System

Chapter 16. Physiology of the Female Reproductive System

Chapter 17. Physiology of Pregnancy, the Neonate, and Growth

Chapter 18. Physiology of the Nervous System

Chapter 19. Host Defense

Chapter 20. Organ System Integration

Glossary

Index