Cardiovascular Physiology Concepts-2판

1 Introduction to the Cardiovascular System Learning Objectives The Need for a Circulatory System The Arrangement of
the Cardiovascular System The Functions of the Heart and Blood Vessels The Regulation of Cardiac and Vascular Function
The Content of the Following Chapters Summary of Important Concepts Review Questions 2 Electrical Activity of the Heart
Learning Objectives Introduction Cell Membrane Potentials Conduction of Action Potentials within the Heart The
Electrocardiogram (ECG) Electrophysical Changes during Cardiac Ischemia Summary of Important Concepts Review Questions
Suggested Readings 3 Cellular Structure and Function Learning Objectives Introduction Cardiac Cell Structure and
Function Vascular Structure and Function Summary of Important Concepts Review Questions Suggested Readings 4 Cardiac
Function Learning Objectives Introduction Cardiac Anatomy The Cardiac Cycle Regulations of Cardiac Output Myocardial
Oxygen Consumption Summary of Important Concepts Review Questions Suggested Readings 5 Vascular Function Learning
Objectives Introduction Anatomy and Function Arterial Blood Pressure Regulation of System Vascular Resistance Venous
Blood Pressure Venous Return and Cardiac Output Summary of Important Concepts Review Questions Suggested Readings 6
Neurohumoral Control of the Heart and Circulation Learning Objectives Introduction Autonomic Neural Control Humoral
Control Integration of Neurohumoral Mechanisms Summary of Important Concepts Review Questions Suggested Readings 7
Organ Blood Flow Learning Objectives Introduction Distribution of Cardiac Output Local Regulation of Blood Flow Special
Circulations Summary of Important Concepts Review Questions Suggested Readings 8 Exchange Function of the
Microcirculation Learning Objectives Introduction Mechanisms of Exchange Exchange of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
Transcapillary Fluid Exchange Edema Formation Summary of Important Concepts Review Questions Suggested Readings 9
Cardiovascular Integration and Adaptation Learning Objectives Introduction Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise
Maternal Changes in Cardiovascular Function during Pregnancy Hypotension Hypertension Heart Failure Summary of
Important Concepts Review Questions Suggested Readings



1 Introduction to the Cardiovascular System Learning Objectives The Need for a Circulatory System The Arrangement of
the Cardiovascular System The Functions of the Heart and Blood Vessels The Regulation of Cardiac and Vascular Function
The Content of the Following Chapters Summary of Important Concepts Review Questions 2 Electrical Activity of the Heart
Learning Objectives Introduction Cell Membrane Potentials Conduction of Action Potentials within the Heart The
Electrocardiogram (ECG) Electrophysical Changes during Cardiac Ischemia Summary of Important Concepts Review Questions
Suggested Readings 3 Cellular Structure and Function Learning Objectives Introduction Cardiac Cell Structure and
Function Vascular Structure and Function Summary of Important Concepts Review Questions Suggested Readings 4 Cardiac
Function Learning Objectives Introduction Cardiac Anatomy The Cardiac Cycle Regulations of Cardiac Output Myocardial
Oxygen Consumption Summary of Important Concepts Review Questions Suggested Readings 5 Vascular Function Learning
Objectives Introduction Anatomy and Function Arterial Blood Pressure Regulation of System Vascular Resistance Venous
Blood Pressure Venous Return and Cardiac Output Summary of Important Concepts Review Questions Suggested Readings 6
Neurohumoral Control of the Heart and Circulation Learning Objectives Introduction Autonomic Neural Control Humoral
Control Integration of Neurohumoral Mechanisms Summary of Important Concepts Review Questions Suggested Readings 7
Organ Blood Flow Learning Objectives Introduction Distribution of Cardiac Output Local Regulation of Blood Flow Special
Circulations Summary of Important Concepts Review Questions Suggested Readings 8 Exchange Function of the
Microcirculation Learning Objectives Introduction Mechanisms of Exchange Exchange of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
Transcapillary Fluid Exchange Edema Formation Summary of Important Concepts Review Questions Suggested Readings 9
Cardiovascular Integration and Adaptation Learning Objectives Introduction Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise
Maternal Changes in Cardiovascular Function during Pregnancy Hypotension Hypertension Heart Failure Summary of
Important Concepts Review Questions Suggested Readings