Physiology / Ewald E. Selkurt

The cell membrane and biological transport.-General properties of nerve.-Receptors and effectors.-Special senses.-Reflexes and reflex mechanisms.-Properties of the cerebrum and higher sensory function.-Regulation of visceral fuction.-Higher somatic and visceral control.-Hiher nervous function.-Functional properties of blood.-Fluid dynamics.-Microcirculation.-The heart as a pump: mechanical correlates of cardiac activity.-Cardiac excitation, conduction.-Cardiodynamics.-Peripheral blood pressures and pulses: venous pressure and venous return.-Control of the cardiovascular system.-Circulation in specific organs.-Pahtological physiology of the cardiovascuals system.-The dynamics of respiratory structures.-Respiratory gas exchange and transport.-Nervous and chemical control of respiration.-Renal function.-Body water and electrolyte composition and their regulation.-Respiratory and renal regulation.-Movements of digestive tract.-Secretion and action of digestive juices: absorption.-Energy metabolism.-Temperature regulation.-Physiology of exercise.-Physiological problems of space travel.-General endocrinology: hypophysis.-Endocrine functions of the pancreas.-Functions of the parathyroid glands.-Thyroidal physiology.-The adrenal cortex.-Endocrinology of reproduction.-