Experiments in Physiology

1. Fundamental Physiological Principles. Units of Measurement. Concentration of Solutions. Osmosis-Computer Program. Acid-Base Balance. 2. Movement Through Membranes. Diffusion. Osmosis. Tonicity. Cell Permeability. Membrane Transport-Computer Program. 3. Renal Physiology. Kidney Regulation of Osmolarity. Urinalysis. Renal Water Regulation-Computer Program. Renal Sodium Regulation-Computer Program. 4. Neuroanatomy and Resting Potential. Organization of the Nervous System. Spinal Nerves and Spinal Cord. Cranial Nerves. External Structures and Landmarks of the Brain. Sectioning of the Brain. Resting Potential. Membrane Potential-Computer Program. 5. Membrane Action Potentials. Resting and Action Potential. Stimulation of Tissues. Oscilloscope. Sciatic Nerve Compound Action Potential. Nerve Physiology-Computer Program. 6. Reflex Functions and Synaptic Activity. Human Reflexes. Reaction Times. Synaptic Activity. Synaptic Transmission-Computer Program. Synaptic Integration-Computer Program. 7. Sensory Physiology I: Cutaneous, Hearing. Sensory Receptors. Cutaneous Receptors. Hearing. 8. Sensory Physiology II: Vision. Functions of the Eye. Anatomy of the Eye. Opthalmoscopy. 9. Reproductive Physiology. Influence of Hormones on Reproduction. Testicular and Gonadotropic Hormones. Ovarian Hormones and Estrus Cycle. Pregnancy Tests. 10. Digestion. Salivary Digestion of Carbohydrates. Gastric Digestion of Protein. Digestion of Fat with Pancreatic Lipase and Bile Salts. Digestion-Computer Program. 11. Smooth Muscle Motility. Responses of Intestinal and Uterine Segments. 12. Insulin Regulation of Blood Glucose. Action of Glucose. Glucose Tolerance Test. Operation of the Glucometer II. Control of Plasma Glucose-Computer Program. 13. Measurement of Metabolic Rate. Human Metabolism: Caliometry. Relationship of Metabolism to Surface Area and Body Weight. Endocrines-Computer Program. 14. Thyroid Function. Thyroid Effects on Metabolism. Thyroid Uptake of Iodine. 15. Nerve-Muscle Activity. Dissection of Nerve-Muscle Preparation. Isolated Muscle Responses. Muscle Physiology-Computer Program. Neuromuscular Junction-Computer Program. Stimulation of Motor Points. 16. Cardiac Function. Characteristics of Heart Contractility. Anatomy of Amphibian or Reptilian Heart. Physiology of Amphibian or Reptilian Heart. Control of the Heart-Computer Program. 17. Human Cardiovascular Function. Auscultation of Heart Sounds. Measurement of Blood Pressure. Arterial Pulse Waves. Valves in the Veins. Electrocardiogram. Electrical Axis of the Heart. 18. Respiratory Function. Respiratory Movements. Respiratory Volumes. Pulmonary Function Tests. Control of Breathing-Computer Program. 19. Regulation of Circulation and Respiration. Instrumentation. Anesthetics for Rabbits. 20. Blood Physiology I: Erythrocyte Functions. Functions of Blood. Blood Hematocrit. Hemoglobin Determination. Blood Cell Counting. Microcirculation. Control of Microcirculation-Computer Program. 21. Blood Physiology II: Leukocytes, Blood Types, Homeostasis. Identification of White Blood Cells. Blood Typing. Blood Coagulation (Hemostasis). 22. Physical Fitness. Muscular Strength and Endurance. Flexibility. Body Composition. Cardiorespiratory Endurance (Aerobic Fitness). 23. Physiology of Exercise. Parameters Modified by Exercise. Appendix A: Precautions for Handling Blood. Appendix B: Solutions. Appendix C: Tables and Nomograms. Appendix D: Sources of Computer Programs. Index.