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Appleton and Lange Review of Physiology

by: Penney, David G.

Appleton and Lange Review of Physiology

by: Penney, David G.

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9780071377263
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0071377263
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 11/12/2003
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical

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With over 700 exam-type questions, this comprehensive question & answer review book, is ideal for course review as well as for USMLE Step 1 preparation. All questions have been updated and revised to follow the current USMLE Step 1 format. A bonus practice test is also included.

Preface	p. vii
Other Reading	p. ix
Introduction
Basic Principles	p. 3
Peripheral Nervous Control
Organization of the Peripheral Nerves	p. 11
Transmembrane Potential	p. 17
Autonomic Nervous System	p. 25
Contraction
Skeletal Muscle	p. 33
Cardiac Muscle	p. 43
The Heart--Mechanical Properties	p. 55
Smooth Muscle	p. 71
Circulation
Arteries, Arteriovenous Anastomoses, and Veins	p. 77
Control of the Circulation	p. 89
Capillaries and Sinusoids	p. 103
Extravascular Fluid Systems	p. 109
Hemostasis	p. 113
Blood	p. 117
The Erythrocyte	p. 123
Respiration
Ventilation	p. 133
Diffusion and Perfusion	p. 143
Control of Respiration	p. 149
Urine Formation
Filtration, Reabsorption, and Secretion	p. 157
Acid-Base Balance	p. 167
Control of the Kidney	p. 171
Digestion and Energy Balance
Mouth, Esophagus, and Stomach	p. 179
Small and Large Intestine	p. 185
Energy Balance	p. 195
Body Temperature	p. 203
Endocrine Control
Hormones	p. 211
Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands	p. 217
Hypothalamus, Pituitary, and Other Endocrine Glands	p. 223
Fertilization, Growth, and Maturation	p. 227
Female Reproductive System	p. 233
Sensation and Integration
Vision	p. 243
Other Senses	p. 249
Central Nervous System	p. 255
Index	p. 263
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Appleton and Lange Review of Physiology

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0071377263

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