Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology

Hypofunction in Humans. 21. Hormonal Control of Calcium
Metabolism & the Physiology of Bone. Introduction. Calcium &
Phosphorus Metabolism. Bone Physiology. Vitamin D & the
Hydroxycholecalciferols. The Parathyroid Glands. Calcitonin.
Effects of Other Hormones & Humoral. Agents on Calcium
Metabolism. 22. The Pituitary Gland. Introduction. Morphology.
Intermediate-Lobe. Hormones. Growth Hormone. Physiology of
Growth. Pituitary Insufficiency. Pituitary Hyperfunction in
Humans. 23. The Gonads: Development & Function of the
Reproductive System. Introduction. Sex Differentiation &
Development. Chromosomal Sex. Embryology of the Human
Reproductive System. Aberrant Sexual Differentiation. Puberty.
Precocious & Delayed Puberty. Menopause. Pituitary. Adadotropins
& Prolactin.The Male Reproductive System. Structure.
Gametogenesis & Ejaculation. Endocrine Function of the Testes.
Control of Testicular Function. Abnormalities of Testicular
Function. The Female Reproductive System. The Menstrual Cycle.
Ovarian Hormones. Control of Ovarian Function. Abnormalities of
Ovarian Function. Pregnancy. Lactation. 24. Endocrine Functions
of the Kidneys, Heart, and Pineal Gland. Introduction. The Renin-
Angiotensin System. Erythropoietin. Hormones of the Heart &
Other Natriuretic Factors. Pineal Gland. Section IV References.
SECTION V. GASTROINTESTINAL FUNCTION. 25. Digestion &
Absorption. Introduction. Carbohydrates. Proteins & Nucleic
Acids. Lipids. Absorption of Water & Electrolytes. Absorption of
Vitamins & Minerals. 26. Regulation of Gastrointestinal
Function. Introduction. General Considerations. Gastrointestinal
Hormones. Mouth & Esophagus. Stomach. Exocrine Portion of the
Pancreas. Liver & Biliary System. Small Intestine. Colon.
Section V References. SECTION VI. CIRCULATION. 27. Circulating
Body Fluids. Introduction. Blood. Bone Marrow. White Blood
Cells. Immunity. Platelets. Red Blood Cells. Blood Types.
Plasma. Hemostasis. Lymph. 28. Origin of the Heartbeat & the
Electrical Activity of the Heart. Introduction. Origin & Spread
of Cardiac Excitation. The Electrocardiogram. Cardiac
Arrhythmias. Electrocardiographic Findings in Other Cardiac &
Systemic Diseases. 29. The Heart as a Pump. Introduction.
Mechanical Events of the Cardiac Cycle. Cardiac Output. 30.
Dynamics of Blood & Lymph Flow. Introduction. Functional
Morphology. Biophysical Considerations. Arterial & Arteriolar
Circulation. Capillary Circulation. Lymphatic Circulation &
Intestinal Fluid Volume. Venous Circulation. 31. Cardiovascular
Regulatory Mechanisms. Introduction. Local Regulation.
Substances Secreted by the Endothelium. Systemic Regulation by
Hormones. Systemic Regulation by the Nervous System.
32. Circulation Through Special Regions

Introduction

Cerebral Circulation

Anatomic Considerations

Cerebrospinal Fluid

The Blood-Brain Barrier

Cerebral Blood Flow & Its Regulation

Brain Metabolism & Oxygen Requirements

Coronary Circulation

Splanchnic Circulation

Cutaneous Circulation

Placental & Fetal Circulation

33. Cardiovascular Homeostasis in Health & Disease

Introduction

Compensation for Gravitational Effects

Exercise

Inflammation & Wound Healing

Shock

Hypertension

Heart Failure

Section VI References

SECTION VII. RESPIRATION

34. Pulmonary Function

Introduction

Properties of Gases

Anatomy of the Lungs

Mechanics of Respiration

Gas Exchange in the Lungs

Pulmonary Circulation

Other Functions of the Respiratory System

35. Gas Transport Between the Lungs & the Tissues

Introduction

Oxygen Transport

Carbod Dioxide Transport

36. Regulation of Respiration

Introduction

Neural Control of Breathing

Regulation of Respiratory Activity

Chemical Control of Breathing

Nonchemical Influences on Respiration

37. Respiratory Adjustments in Health & Disease

Introduction

Effects of Exercise