Chapter 1 Cellular Physiology 1
1.1 Introduction 2
1.2 Cellular Membrane and Transmembrane Transport 2
1.3 Signal Transduction 8
1.4 Membrane Potential and Action Potential 11
1.5 Contraction of Striated Muscle 18
Chapter 2 Nervous System 31
2.1 Introduction 32
2.2 Classification of Nerve Cells 32
2.3 Information Exchange between Neurons 37
2.4 Neurotransmitters and Receptors 43
2.5 Neural Reflex 48
2.6 Sensory Function of Nervous System 49
2.7 Somatic Motor Regulation by Nervous System 72
2.8 Regulation of Visceral Functions by Nervous System 81
2.9 Higher Integration in Brain 85
Chapter 3 Endocrine System 93
3.1 Introduction 93
3.2 Hypothalamus and Hypophysis 100
3.3 The Thyroid Hormones 103
3.4 Adrenal Glands 106
Chapter 4 Cardiovascular System 113
4.1 Introduction 114
4.2 Physiology of the Heart 114
4.3 Vascular Physiology 126
4.4 Regulation of the Cardiovascular System 134
Chapter 5 Respiration System 140
5.1 Introduction 140
5.2 Organization of the Respiratory System 141
5.3 Pulmonary Ventilation 143
5.4 Gas Exchange 152
5.5 Gas Transport 158
5.6 Regulation of Respiration 163
Chapter 6 Gastrointestinal System 173
6.1 Introduction 173
6.2 Mouth and Esophagus 178
6.3 Digestion in Stomach 180
6.4 Digestion in Small Intestine 187
6.5 Digestion in Large Intestine 193
6.6 Absorption 195
Chapter 7 Kidney Functions 199
7.1 Introduction 199
7.2 Anatomical Characteristics of the Kidneys 200
7.3 Characteristics of Renal Blood Circulation 201
7.4 The Basic Processes of Urine Formation 202
7.5 Glomerular Filtration 202
7.6 Reabsorption and Secretion in Renal Tubule and Collecting Duct 206
7.7 Urinary Concentration and Dilution 214
7.8 Regulation of Urinary Formation 218
7.9 Micturition 221