Medical Physiology: Principles for Clinical Medicine

Now in its Third Edition, this text clearly and concisely presents the physiological principles that are essential to
clinical medicine. Outstanding pedagogical features include Active Learning Objectives that emphasize problem-solving
applications of basic principles; conceptual diagrams that help students visualize complex processes; case studies,
Clinical Focus boxes, and From Bench to Bedside boxes; a comprehensive glossary; and online USMLE-style questions with
answers and explanations. This edition features a new Immunology and Organ Function chapter and a completely rewritten
and reorganized cardiovascular section.

A companion Website will include the fully searchable text, an interactive question bank, case studies with practice
questions, animations of complex processes, an image bank, and links for further


Part I: CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY

Ch. 1: Homeostasis and Cellular Signaling
Patricia J. Gallagher, PhD

Ch. 2: The Plasma Membrane, Transport and Resting Membrane Potential
Stephen A. Kempson, PhD

Ch. 3: Action Potential, Synaptic Transmission, and Maintenance of Nerve Function
Cynthia J. Forehand, PhD

Part II: NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSIOLOGY

Ch. 4: Sensory Physiology
Richard A. Meiss, PhD

Ch. 5: The Motor System
John C. Kincaid, MD

Ch. 6: The Autonomic Nervous System
John C. Kincaid, MD

Ch. 7: Integrative Function of the Nervous System
Cynthia J. Forehand, PhD

Ch. 8: Skeletal and Smooth Muscle
Richard A. Meiss, PhD

Part III: BLOOD AND IMMUNOLOGY

Ch. 9: Blood Components
Gabi Nindl Waite, PhD

Ch. 10: Immunology, Organ Interaction and Homeostasis
Gabi Nindl Waite, PhD

Part IV: CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY

Ch. 11: An Overview of the Cardiovascular System and Hemodynamics
David R. Bell, PhD

Ch. 12: The Electrical Activity of the Heart
David R. Bell, PhD

Ch. 13: Cardiac Muscle Mechanics and the Cardiac Pump
David R. Bell, PhD

Ch. 14: The Systemic Circulation
David R. Bell, PhD

Ch. 15: The Microcirculation and Lymphatic System
David R. Bell, PhD

Ch. 16: Special Circulations
David R. Bell, PhD

Ch. 17: Control Mechanisms in Circulatory Function
David R. Bell, PhD

Part V: RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY

Ch. 18: Ventilation and the Mechanics of Breathing
Rodney A. Rhoades, PhD

Ch. 19: Gas Transfer and Transport
Rodney A. Rhoades, PhD

Ch. 20: Pulmonary Circulation and Ventilation-Perfusion
Rodney A. Rhoades, PhD

Ch. 21: The Control of Ventilation
Rodney A. Rhoades, PhD

Part VI: RENAL PHYSIOLOGY AND BODY FLUIDS

Ch. 22: Kidney Function
George A. Tanner, PhD

Ch. 23: The Regulation of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
George A. Tanner, PhD

Ch. 24: Acid-Base Balance
George A. Tanner, PhD

Part VII: GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY

Ch. 25: Neurogastroenterology and Motility
Jackie D. Wood, PhD

Ch. 26: Gastrointestinal Secretion, Digestion, and Absorption
Patrick Tso, PhD

Ch. 27: The Physiology of the Liver
Patrick Tso, PhD

Part VIII: TEMPERATURE REGULATION AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

Ch. 28: The Regulation of Body Temperature
Frank A. Witzmann, PhD

Ch. 29: Exercise Physiology
Frank A. Witzman, PhD

Part IX: ENDOCRINE PHYSIOLOGY

Ch. 30: Endocrine Control Mechanisms
Jeffery S. Elmendorf, PhD

Ch. 31: The Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland
Robert V. Considine, PhD

Ch. 32: The Thyroid Gland
Robert V. Considine, PhD

Ch. 33: The Adrenal Gland
Robert V. Considine, PhD

Ch. 34: The Endocrine Pancreas
Jeffrey S. Elmendorf, PhD

Ch. 35: Endocrine Regulation of Calcium, Phosphate, and Bone Homeostasis
Jeffery S. Elmendorf, PhD

Part X: REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY

Ch. 36: The Male Reproductive System
Jeffery S. Elmendorf, PhD

Ch. 37: The Female Reproductive System
Robert V. Considine, PhD

Ch. 38: Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Fetal Development
Robert V. Considine, PhD

Appendix: Common Abbreviations in Physiology


Glossary


Index