1 Principles of Physiological and Medical Knowledge 1
2 Molecular Foundations of Physiology 37
3 Command and Control of Organ Systems 113
4 Liver Physiology 155
5 Gastrointestinal Physiology 199
6 Physiology of the Endocrine Pancreas and Fuel Homeostasis 265
7 The Cardiovascular System 301
8 Respiratory Physiology 367
9 Renal Physiology 415
10 Fluid, Electrolyte, Acid-Base, and Blood Pressure Regulation 455
11 Physiology of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary 511
12 Physiology of the Thyroid Gland 551
13 Adrenal Physiology 579
14 Calcium and Mineral Metabolism 613
15 Physiology of the Male Reproductive System 653
16 Physiology of the Female Reproductive System 685
17 Physiology of Pregnancy, the Neonate, and Growth 737
18 Physiology of the Nervous System 771
19 Introduction to Host Defense 849
20 Organ System Integration 905
Glossary 937
Index 977