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Berne & Levy Physiology, 8e South Asia Edition (Adapted Reprint)

  • 2nd Edition - June 2, 2023
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Bruce M. Koeppen, Bruce A. Stanton
  • Language: English

Outstanding physiology coverage in a "just right" size. Pairing necessary detail with concise readability, Berne & Levy Physiology, 8e South Asia Edition, provides a per… Read more

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Outstanding physiology coverage in a "just right" size.

Pairing necessary detail with concise readability, Berne & Levy Physiology, 8e South Asia Edition, provides a perfect balance of content to deliver an in-depth understanding of the body’s dynamic processes. Long respected for its scientifically rigorous approach, this highly regarded, mid-size text offers essential physiology with integrated coverage of biophysics and key experimental observations and examples—all designed to provide a solid scientific foundation in physiology for future scientists and clinicians.　

Key features

  • Uses a logical, organ system-based approach that clearly describes all of the mechanisms that control and regulate bodily function.　

  • Includes new clinical case examples, as well as In the Clinic and At the Molecular Level boxes that highlight practical aspects of this fundamental science.　

  • Provides key experimental observations and examples that offer a rich understanding of the body's dynamic processes.　

  • Discusses recent discoveries such as the role of lymphatics in the nervous system.　

  • Begins each chapter with a bulleted list of questions and ends with key concepts covered in that chapter.　

Table of contents

Section 1: Cellular Physiology

  1. Principles of Cell and Membrane Function

  2. Homeostasis: Volume and Composition of Body Fluid Compartments

  3. Signal Transduction, Membrane Receptors, Second Messengers, and Regulation of Gene Expression

    4. Section 2: Neurophysiology

  4. The Nervous System: Introduction to Cells and Systems

  5. Generation and Conduction of Action Potentials

  6. Synaptic Transmission

  7. The Somatosensory System

  8. The Special Senses

  9. Organization of Motor Function

  10. Integrative Functions of the Nervous System

  11. The Autonomic Nervous System and Its Central Control

    12. Section 3: Muscle Physiology

  12. Skeletal Muscle Physiology

  13. Cardiac Muscle

  14. Smooth Muscle

    15. Section 4: Cardiovascular Physiology

  15. Overview of Circulation

  16. Elements of Cardiac Function

  17. Properties of the Vasculature

  18. Regulation of the Heart and Vasculature

  19. Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System

    20. Section 5: Respiratory Physiology

  20. Introduction to the Respiratory System

  21. Static Lung and Chest Wall Mechanics

  22. Dynamic Lung and Chest Wall Mechanics

  23. Ventilation, Perfusion, and Ventilation/Perfusion Relationships

  24. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport

  25. Control of Respiration

  26. Host Defense and Metabolism in the Lung

    27. Section 6: Gastrointestinal Physiology

  27. Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Regulation in the Gastrointestinal Tract

  28. The Cephalic, Oral, and Esophageal Phases of the Integrated Response to a Meal

  29. The Gastric Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal

  30. The Small Intestinal Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal

  31. The Colonic Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal

  32. Transport and Metabolic Functions of the Liver

    33. Section 7: Renal Physiology

  33. Elements of Renal Function

  34. Solute and Water Transport Along the Nephron: Tubular Function

  35. Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Volume

  36. Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis

  37. Role of the Kidneys in the Regulation of Acid-Base Balance

    38. Section 8: Endocrine Physiology

  38. Introduction to the Endocrine System

  39. Hormonal Regulation of Energy Metabolism

  40. Hormonal Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism

  41. The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

  42. The Thyroid Gland

  43. The Adrenal Gland

  44. The Male and Female Reproductive Systems

Index

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: July 15, 2023
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Bruce M. Koeppen

Bruce Koeppen, founding dean of the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac, recently received two prestigious awards: honored by the Patient is U Foundation - a nonprofit that aims to encourage human communication in health care and support both patients and providers and the (LCME) Liaison Committee on Medical Education’s 2019 Distinguished Service Award.
Affiliations and expertise
Dean, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut, USA

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Bruce A. Stanton

Bruce Stanton received the Unsung Hero Award in 2019 from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. He played a key role in the development of Vertex modulators and is connected with sparking the creation of a Patient Registry which has had an enormous impact on the length and quality of lives in CF patients.
Affiliations and expertise
Andrew C. Vail Professor, Microbiology, Immunology, and Physiology, Director of the Lung Biology Center, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA