Physiology at a glance

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This revised and updated edition of Physiology at a Glance features clear and concise illustrations, memorable data tables, and easy-to-read text, to provide a thorough introduction to physiology that integrates seamlessly with the medical school curriculum. Physiology at a Glance breaks the topic down into its core components, dealing with structures of the body from cellular level to composite systems. Each chapter focuses on an element of the body and explores vital concepts to aid students …

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Full title :Physiology at a glance / Jeremy P.T. Ward, Roger W.A. Linden.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:2013.
Edition:3rd ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):John Wiley & Sons
Place of Publication:Chichester, West Sussex, UK
Language:eng
Publication Date:2013.

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Description:1 online resource

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781118634776, 1118634772, 9781118634790, 1118634799
oclc:ocn829713378
LC Classification:QP41
Dewey Decimal:612

Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; About the companion website; 1: Homeostasis and the physiology of proteins; Negative feedback control; Protein form and function are protected by homeostatic mechanisms; 2: Body water compartments and physiological fluids; Osmosis; Body water compartments; Intracellular versus extracellular fluid; Interstitial fluid versus plasma; 3: Cells, membranes and organelles; Protein-processing organelles; Membranes and membrane proteins; Mitochondria and energy production.

4: Membrane transport proteins and ion channelsCarrier-mediated transport; Ion channels; 5: Biological electricity; The resting membrane potential; The action potential; 6: Conduction of action potentials; Saltatory conduction; Fibre diameters and conduction velocities; Classification of nerve fibres; Compound action potentials; 7: The autonomic nervous system; Sympathetic system; Parasympathetic system; Neurochemical transmission; 8: Blood; Plasma proteins; Red blood cells; White blood cells; 9: Platelets and haemostasis; Primary haemostasis; Formation of the blood clot (coagulation).

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Guides et manuels Handbook Handbooks [MESH] Handbooks and manuals MEDICAL -- Physiology Outlines and syllabi Physiological Phenomena Physiologie -- Résumés, programmes, etc Physiology Physiology -- Outlines, syllabi, etc Résumés et programmes SCIENCE -- Life Sciences