Table of Contents
List of Figures List of Tables Preface1. The Foundation Structure and Function Homeostasis, Equilibrium, and the Steady State Physiological Gradients Physiological Reflexes Control Systems Analysis Feedback and Feedforward2. Understanding the Mammalian Nervous System What Are Neurons? What Is the Nervous System? Neuron Communication, Electrical and Chemical Transmission Different Neurotransmitters and Their Locations and Functions Discomfort, Pain, and the Nervous System Mental Activity, Cerebral Blood Flow, and Health of the Nervous System3. The Endocrine System and Physiological Communication Advances in Endocrinology Hormones, Proteins, and Peptides The Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Excesses and Deficiencies of GH and Health The Adrenal Gland and Growth The Thyroid Gland4. The Cardiovascular System and the Blood The Blood The Heart and Cardiac Cycle The Blood Vessels Lifestyle and Monitoring Cardiovascular Health Reactive Hyperemia and Blood Flow to Organs and Tissues5. Health and the Respiratory System Componenets of the Respiratory System Pulmonary Ventilation, or Lung Inflation and Deflation Respiration, Exchange, and Transport of Blood Gases Central and Peripheral Regulation of the Respiratory System Lungs and Balance of Acids and Bases Lifestyle and Care of the Lungs6. Kidneys and Renal Physiology Functional Morphology of the Kidneys Glomerular Filtration Rate and Urine Regulation of GFR and RPF REabsorption, Secretion, and the Formation of Urine Renal Health, Hydration, and Urination Diabetes and Sugar in the Urine7. The Gastrointestinal System Components of the Gastrointestinal (GI) or Enteric System Mechanics and Reflexes of the GI Tract Secretions of the GI Tract Digestion of Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins Health of the Oral Cavity and Vocalization Health of the GI Tract and Diet8. The Reproductive System Gametogenesis, Genetic, Gonadal, and Phenotypic Sex The Sexually Indifferent Embryonic Gonad Spermatogenesis and the Male Reproductive System Oogenesis, Folliculogenesis, and the Female Reproductive System Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Sexual Behavior, and Infertility9. The Immune System Cellular Defenses Chemotaxis, Margination, Diapedesis, and Phagocytosis Ports of Entry for Pathogens and the Reticuloendothelial System (RES) Immunity, Regenerative Medecine, and Stem Cells10. Muscle Function Muscle Diversification Excitation-Contraction Coupling in Muscle Cycling of Cross-Bridges and Shortening of Sarcomeres Muscle Levers, Hypertrophy, and Atrophy Muscle Diseases and Conditions Experimenting with Muscle11. Integrated Physiological Responses Hypovolemic Hypotension Baroreceptor Reflexes and Cardiac Output Vasomotor Responses and Blood Pressure Renal Response and the Renin-Angiotensin System Blood Flow and Its Distribution and Redistribution during Hypotension Long-Term Responses to Hypotension12. For the Record Blood Pressure and Your Health Blood Lipids and Physical Activity Blood Cells and Good Health Blood Sugar, Diabetes, and Metabolic Syndrome Glossary Notes and Suggested Reading Index
