Medical Physiology. Principles for Clinical Medicine

Medical Physiology presents the physiological concepts essential to clinical medicine. Each chapter provides conceptual diagrams to facilitate comprehension of difficult concepts, and presents both normal and abnormal clinical conditions to illustrate how physiology serves as an important basis for diagnosis and treatment. Hallmark pedagogical features emphasize problem-solving skills and promote review and retention: Clinical Focus and From Bench to Bedside boxes, a comprehensive glossary, and online USMLE-style review questions with answers and explanations. Companion web site offers additional resources for students (question bank, animations, searchable text) and faculty (image and test banks, PowerPoint slides for use in class).

Nearly 600 figures—now all in full color—illustrate physiology concepts
Clinical Focus and Bench to Bedside boxes highlight connections between physiologic principles and the newest developments in diagnostic techniques and treatments
Chapter Summaries and Learning Objectives summarizes key content
Full-sentence Topic Headings offer simple, scannable review of crucial concepts
Comprehensive Glossary lists over 1200 terms for quick reference
Online interactive question bank offers USMLE-style Review Questions and Answers
Online Case Studies include questions and answers to reinforce the importance of physiology in dealing with clinical conditions
Faculty Resources include image bank and test bank of 500+ questions
Student Resources include online searchable text, 250+ USMLE questions, 76+ case studies, and animations of complex concepts

Rodney A Rhoades PhD
Professor Emeritus, Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana

David R Bell PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Part I: CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY Ch. 1: Homeostasis and Cellular Signaling Ch. 2: The Plasma Membrane, Transport and Resting Membrane Potential Part II: NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSIOLOGY Ch. 3: Action Potential, Synaptic Transmission, and Maintenance of Nerve Function Ch. 4: Sensory Physiology Ch. 5: The Motor System Ch. 6: The Autonomic Nervous System Ch. 7: Integrative Function of the Nervous System Ch. 8: Skeletal and Smooth Muscle Part III: BLOOD AND IMMUNOLOGY Ch. 9: Blood Components Ch. 10: Immunology, Organ Interaction and Homeostasis Part IV: CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY Ch. 11: An Overview of the Cardiovascular System and Hemodynamics Ch. 12: The Electrical Activity of the Heart Ch. 13: Cardiac Muscle Mechanics and the Cardiac Pump Ch. 14: The Systemic Circulation Ch. 15: The Microcirculation and Lymphatic System Ch. 16: Special Circulations Ch. 17: Control Mechanisms in Circulatory Function Part V: RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY Ch. 18: Ventilation and the Mechanics of Breathing Ch. 19: Gas Transfer and Transport Ch. 20: Pulmonary Circulation and Ventilation-Perfusion Ch. 21: The Control of Ventilation Part VI: RENAL PHYSIOLOGY AND BODY FLUIDS Ch. 22: Kidney Function Ch. 23: The Regulation of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Ch. 24: Acid-Base Homeostasis Part VII: GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY Ch. 25: Neurogastroenterology and Motility Ch. 26: Gastrointestinal Secretion, Digestion, and Absorption Ch. 27: The Physiology of the Liver Part VIII: TEMPERATURE REGULATION AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY Ch. 28: The Regulation of Body Temperature Ch. 29: Exercise Physiology Part IX: ENDOCRINE PHYSIOLOGY Ch. 30: Endocrine Control Mechanisms Ch. 31: The Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland Ch. 32: The Thyroid Gland Ch. 33: The Adrenal Gland Ch. 34: The Endocrine Pancreas Ch. 35: Endocrine Regulation of Calcium, Phosphate, and Bone Homeostasis Part X: REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY Ch. 36: The Male Reproductive System Ch. 37: The Female Reproductive System Ch. 38: Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Fetal Development Appendix: Common Abbreviations in Physiology Glossary Index.