Physiology at a glance / Jeremy P.T. Ward, Robert W. Clarke, Roger W.A. Linden.

Includes index.

Physiology and the genome -- Homeostasis and the physiology of proteins -- Body water compartments and physiological fluids -- Cells, membranes and organelles -- Membrane transport proteins and ion channels -- Biological electricity -- Conduction of action potentials -- The autonomic nervous system -- Blood -- Inflammation and immunity -- Principles of diffusion and flow -- Introduction to the cardiovascular system -- The heart -- The cardiac cycle -- Initiation of the heart beat and excitation-contraction coupling -- Control of cardiac output and Starling's law of the heart -- Blood vessels -- Control of blood pressure and blood volume -- The microcirculation, filtration and lymphatics -- Local control of blood flow and special circulations -- Introduction to the respiratory system -- Lung mechanics -- Transport of gases and the gas laws -- Carriage of oxygen and carbon dioxide by the blood -- Control of breathing -- Ventilation-perfusion matching and right to left shunts --

Introduction to the renal system -- Renal filtration -- Reabsorption and secretion and the proximal tubule -- The loop of henle and distal nephron -- Regulation of plasma osmolality and fluid volume -- Control of acid-base -- Gastrointestinal tract: overview and the mouth -- Oesophagus and stomach -- Small intestine -- The exocrine pancreas, liver and gallbladder -- Large intestine -- Endocrine control -- Control of metabolic fuels -- The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland -- Thyroid hormones and metabolic rate -- Growth factors -- Somatic and skeletal growth -- Control of plasma calcium -- The adrenal glands and stress -- Endocrine control of reproduction -- Sexual differentiation and function -- Fertilization, pregnancy and parturition -- Lactation -- Skeletal muscle and its contraction -- Neuromuscular junction and whole muscle contraction -- Motor units, recruitment and summation -- Cardiac and smooth muscle -- Introduction to sensory systems -- Sensory receptors -- Special senses (taste and smell) -- Vision -- Hearing and balance -- Motor control and the cerebellum -- Proprioception and reflexes.

Physiology at a Glance provides an accessibly concise introduction to Physiology. It covers core knowledge required by students, junior doctors and nurses for their physiology courses.
The book follows the easy-to-use At a Glance format of double page spreads composed of clear memorable diagrams that support accompanying key facts and essential information.
The content of the book is organised around body systems.

Introduction to physiology
The cardiovascular system
The respiratory system
The renal system
The gut and metabolism
Endocrinology and reproduction
Muscles
The sensory and motor systems

Physiology at a Glance is an essential resource for students, junior doctors and anyone following introductory physiology courses. This is an ideal text for thorough understanding of physiology and will be perfect for exam revision - fitting even the tightest of budgets!