USMLE Road Map: Physiology
Published on 16. April 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-07-140076-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book presents a concise and focused examination of the essential concepts in physiology. Through a streamlined and easy-to-follow hierarchical outline format, it guides students through the basic physiologic principles. After an introductory chapter on general concepts and cellular physiology, the book reviews the normal and abnormal functions of the major organ systems. The outline is enhanced with discussions of relevant clinical correlations and an extensive and original illustration program that visually conveys the essential information and promotes retention of the material. Each chapter concludes with USMLE-type questions in clinical vignette format to help students assess their understanding of the concepts.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Maidenhead
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
94 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
345 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-140076-3 (9780071400763)
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Content
1. Cell PhysiologyI. Plasma MembraneII. Ion ChannelsIII. Cell SignalingIV. Membrane PotentialV. Structure of Skeletal MuscleVI. Neuromuscular and Synaptic TransmissionVII. Smooth MuscleClinical ProblemsAnswers2. Cardiovascular PhysiologyI. General PrinciplesII. HemodynamicsIII. ElectrophysiologyIV. Cardiac Muscle and Cardiac OutputV. Cardiac Cycle with Pressures and ECGVI. Regulation of Arterial Pressure VII. Control Mechanisms and Special CirculationsVIII. Integrative FunctionClinical ProblemsAnswers3. Respiratory PhysiologyI. Lung Volumes and CapacitiesII. Muscles of BreathingIII. Lung ComplianceIV. Components of Lung RecoilV. Airway ResistanceVI. Gas Exchange and Oxygen TransportVII. Carbon Dioxide TransportVIII. Respiration ControlIX. Pulmonary Blood FlowX. Ventilation-Perfusion DifferencesXI. Special EnvironmentsClinical ProblemsAnswers4. Body Fluids, Renal, and Acid-Base PhysiologyI. Body FluidsII. Kidney FunctionIII. Renal AnatomyIV. Renal Blood Flow and Glomerular FiltrationV. Transport Mechanisms of Nephrotic SegmentsVI. Regulation of NaCl ExcretionVII. Potassium RegulationVIII. Renal Handling of GlucoseIX. Urea RegulationX. Phosphate RegulationXI. Renal Calcium RegulationXII. Magnesium RegulationXIII. Concentrating and Diluting MechanismsXIV. Acid-Base BalanceXV. Diagnostic Hints for Acid-Base DisordersXVI. Selected Acid-Base DisordersClinical ProblemsAnswers5. Gastrointestinal Physiology6. Endocrine Physiology7. Neurophysiology