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Experiments in Physiology

ISBN: 9780135757888 | 0135757886
Format: Paperback
Publisher: PRENTICE HALL
Pub. Date: 5/1/1997

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SummaryTable of Contents
Seventh edition of traditional best-seller. New computer exercise suggestions added to many labs.
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Prefaceix(1)
To the Instructorix(1)
To the Studentx(2)
Acknowledgementsxii
1. Fundamental Physiological Principles
1(8)
Units of Measurement
1(1)
Concentration of Solutions
2(1)
Osmosis-Computer Program
2(1)
Solutions-Computer Program
2(3)
Acid-Base Balance
5(4)
2. Movement Through Membranes
9(12)
Diffusion
9(1)
Osmosis
10(1)
Tonicity
11(1)
Cell Permeability
12(1)
Membrane Transport-Computer Program
13(8)
3. Renal Physiology
21(12)
Kidney Regulation of Osmolarity
21(1)
Urinalysis
22(1)
Renal Water Regulation-Computer Program
23(1)
Renal Sodium Regualtion-Computer Program
23(10)
4. Neuroanatomy and Resting Potential
33(8)
Organization of the Nervous System
33(1)
Spinal Nerves and Spinal Cord
33(3)
Cranial Nerves
36(1)
External Structures and Landmarks of the Brain
36(1)
Sectioning of the Brain
37(1)
Resting Potential
38(1)
Membrane Potential-Computer Programs
38(3)
5. Membrane Action Potentials
41(14)
Resting and Action Potentials
41(1)
Stimulation of Tissues
41(1)
Oscilloscope
42(1)
Sciatic Nerve Compound Action Potential
42(4)
Nerve Physiology Computer Program
46(9)
6. Reflex Functions and Synaptic Activity
55(10)
Human Reflexes
55(3)
Reaction Times
58(1)
Synaptic Activity
59(1)
Synaptic Transmission Computer Program
59(1)
Synaptic Integration Computer Program
59(6)
7. Sensory Physiology I: Cutaneous, Hearing
65(12)
Sensory Receptors
65(1)
Cutaneous Receptors
65(2)
Hearing
67(10)
8. Sensory Physiology II: Vision
77(14)
Functions of the Eye
77(6)
Anatomy of the Eye
83(2)
Ophthalmoscopy
85(6)
9. Reproductive Physiology
91(10)
Influence of Hormones on Reproduction
91(2)
Testicular and Gonadotropic Hormones
93(1)
Ovarian Hormones and Estrus Cycle
94(2)
Pregnancy Tests
96(5)
10. Digestion
101(8)
Salivary Digestion of Carbohydrates
101(1)
Digestion of Fat with Pancreatic Lipase and Bile Salts
102(1)
Gastric Digestion of Protein
102(1)
Digestion Computer Program
103(6)
11. Smooth Muscle Motility
109(4)
Responses of Intestinal and Uterine Segments
109(4)
12. Insulin Regulation of Blood Glucose
113(10)
Action of Glucose
113(1)
Glucose Tolerance Test
114(1)
Operation of the Glucometer II
115(1)
Control of Plasma Glucose-Computer Program
116(7)
13. Measurement of Metabolic Rate
123(14)
Human Metabolism: Calorimetry
123(3)
Relationship of Metabolism to Surface Area and Body Weight
126(2)
Endocrines Computer Program
128(9)
14. Thyroid Function
137(8)
Thyroid Effects on Metabolism
137(2)
Thyroid Uptake of Iodine
139(6)
15. Nerve-Muscle Activity
145(22)
Dissection of Nerve-Muscle Preparation
145(4)
Isolated Muscle Responses
149(2)
Muscle Physiology Computer Program
151(1)
Neuromuscular Junction Computer Program
152(1)
Stimulation of Motor Points
152(15)
16. Cardiac Function
167(14)
Characteristics of Heart Contractility
167(1)
Anatomy of Amphibian or Reptilian Heart
167(1)
Physiology of Amphibian or Reptilian Heart
168(5)
Control of the Heart Computer Program
173(8)
17. Human Cardiovascular Function
181(14)
Auscultation of Heart Sounds
181(1)
Measurement of Blood Pressure
182(2)
Arterial Pulse Wave
184(2)
Valves in the Veins
186(1)
Electrocardiogram
186(4)
Electrical Axis of the Heart
190(5)
18. Respiratory Function
195(10)
Respiratory Movements
195(2)
Respiratory Volumes
197(2)
Pulmonary Function Tests
199(1)
Control of Breathing-Computer Program
200(5)
19. Regulation of Circulation and Respiration
205(6)
Instrumentation
205(1)
Anesthetics for Rabbits
206(5)
20. Blood Physiology I: Erythrocyte Functions
211(16)
Functions of Blood
211(1)
Blood Hematocrit
211(1)
Hemoglobin Determination
212(2)
Blood Cell Counting
214(4)
Microcirculation
218(1)
Control of Microcirculation-Computer Program
219(8)
21. Blood Physiology II: Leukocytes, Blood Types, Hemostasis
227(10)
Identification of White Blood Cells
227(3)
Blood Typing
230(2)
Blood Coagulation (Hemostasis)
232(5)
22. Physical Fitness
237(14)
Muscular Strength and Endurance
237(1)
Flexibility
238(1)
Body Composition
238(4)
Cardiorespiratory Endurance (Aerobic Fitness)
242(9)
23. Physiology of Exercise
251(8)
Parameters Modified by Exercise
251(8)
Appendix A: Precautions for Handling Blood259(2)
Appendix B: Solutions261(2)
Appendix C: Tables and Nomograms263(8)
Appendix D: Sources of Computer Programs271(2)
Index273

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