Berne & Levy Physiology: First South Asia Edition

Description

Berne & Levy Physiology has long been respected for its scientifically rigorous approach – one that leads to an in-depth understanding of the body’s dynamic processes. The South Asia Edition by Drs. Bruce M. Koeppen and Bruce A. Stanton, continues this tradition of excellence. With integrated coverage of biophysics and neurophysiology, key experimental observations and examples, and full-color design and artwork, this mid-size text is “just right” for a strong understanding of this complex field.

Key Features

• An organ system-based approach clearly describes all of the mechanisms that control and regulate bodily function.
• Key experimental observations and examples provide a rich understanding of the body’s dynamic processes.

Table of Contents

1. 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
2. Section 2: The Nervous System
   1. The Nervous System: Introduction to Cells and Systems
   2. Generation and Conduction of Action Potentials
   3. Synaptic Transmission
   4. The Somatosensory System
   5. The Special Senses
   6. Organization of Motor Function
   7. Higher Functions of the Nervous System
   8. The Autonomic Nervous System and Its Central Control
3. Section 3: Muscle
   1. Skeletal Muscle Physiology
   2. Cardiac Muscle
   3. Smooth Muscle
4. Section 4: The Cardiovascular System
   1. Overview of Circulation
   2. Elements of Cardiac Function
   3. Properties of the Vasculature
   4. Regulation of the Heart and Vasculature
   5. Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System
5. Section 5: The Respiratory System
   1. Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
   2. Static Lung and Chest Wall Mechanics
   3. Dynamic Lung and Chest Wall Mechanics
   4. Ventilation (V.), Perfusion (Q.), and V./Q. Relationships
   5. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport
   6. Control of Respiration
   7. Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung
6. Section 6: Gastrointestinal Physiology
   1. Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Regulation in the Gastrointestinal Tract
   2. The Cephalic, Oral, and Esophageal Phases of the Integrated Response to a Meal
   3. The Gastric Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal
   4. The Small Intestinal Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal
   5. The Colonic Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal
   6. Transport and Metabolic Functions of the Liver
7. Section 7: The Renal System
   1. Elements of Renal Function
   2. Solute and Water Transport along the Nephron: Tubular Function
   3. Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Volume
   4. Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis
   5. Role of the Kidneys in the Regulation of Acid-Base Balance
8. Section 8: The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
   1. Introduction to the Endocrine System
   2. Hormonal Regulation of Energy Metabolism
   3. Hormonal Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism
   4. The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
   5. The Thyroid Gland
   6. The Adrenal Glands
   7. The Male and Female Reproductive Systems

Authors Biography

Bruce 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

Bruce 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