BRS Physiology Seventh Edition Download Free Pdf

Physiology

SEVENTH EDITION

Linda S. Costanzo, Ph.D.

Professor of Physiology and Biophysics

School of Medicine Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia

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Contents:

1. CELL PHYSIOLOGY

I. Cell Membranes

II. Transport Across Cell Membranes

III. Osmosis

IV. Diffusion Potential, Resting Membrane Potential, and Action Potential

V. Neuromuscular and Synaptic Transmission

VI. Skeletal Muscle

VII. Smooth Muscle

VIII. Comparison of Skeletal Muscle, Smooth Muscle, and Cardiac Muscle

Review Test

2. NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

I. Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) II. Organization of the Nervous System

III. Sensory Systems

IV. Motor Systems

V. Higher Functions of the Cerebral Cortex VI. Blood-Brain Barrier and Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

VII. Temperature Regulation

Review Test

3. CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY

I. Circuitry of the Cardiovascular System

II. Hemodynamics

III. Cardiac Electrophysiology

IV. Cardiac Muscle and Cardiac Output V. Cardiac Cycle

VI. Regulation of Arterial Pressure

VII. Microcirculation and Lymph

VIII. Special Circulations

IX. Integrative Functions of the Cardiovascular System: Gravity, Exercise,

and Hemorrhage Review Test

4. RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY

I. Lung Volumes and Capacities II. Mechanics of Breathing

III. Gas Exchange

IV. Oxygen Transport V. CO₂ Transport

VI. Pulmonary Circulation

VII. V/Q Defects

VIII. Control of Breathing

IX. Integrated Responses of the Respiratory System

Review Test

5. RENAL AND ACID-BASE PHYSIOLOGY

I. Body Fluids

II. Renal Clearance, Renal Blood Flow (RBF), and Glomerular Filtration

Rate (GFR)

III. Reabsorption and Secretion

IV. NaCl Regulation

V. K* Regulation

VI. Renal Regulation of Urea, Phosphate, Calcium, and Magnesium VII. Concentration and Dilution of Urine

VIII. Renal Hormones

IX. Acid-Base Balance

X. Diuretics

XI. Integrative Examples

Review Test

6. GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY

I. Structure and Innervation of the Gastrointestinal Tract

II. Regulatory Substances in the Gastrointestinal Tract

III. Gastrointestinal Motility IV. Gastrointestinal Secretion

V. Digestion and Absorption

VI. Liver Physiology Review Test

7. ENDOCRINE PHYSIOLOGY

I. Overview of Hormones

II. Cell Mechanisms and Second

Messengers III. Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)

IV. Thyroid Gland

V. Adrenal Cortex and Adrenal Medulla

VI. Endocrine Pancreas-Glucagon and Insulin

VII. Calcium Metabolism (Parathyroid Hormone, Vitamin D, Calcitonin) VIII. Sexual Differentiation

IX. Male Reproduction

X. Female Reproduction

Review Test

Comprehensive Examination

APPENDIX A.KEY PHYSIOLOGY TOPICS FOR USMLE

STEP 1 APPENDIX B.KEY PHYSIOLOGY EQUATIONS FOR USMLE

STEP 1

APPENDIX C.NORMAL BLOOD VALUES

Index