Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology/ John .E Hall and Arthur C.Guyton

includes bibliographical references and index

I. Introduction to physiology: the cell and general physiology 1. Functional organization of the human body and control of the 'internal environment 2. The cell and its functions 3. Genetic control of protein synthesis, cell function, and cell reproduction II. Membrane physiology, nerve, and muscle 4. The DNA code in the cell nucleus is transferred to an RNA code in the cell cytoplasm
the process of transcription 5. Membrane potentials and action potentials 6. Contraction of skeletal muscle 7. Excitation of skeletal muscle: neuromuscular transmission and excitation-contraction coupling 8. Contraction and excitation of smooth muscle III The heart 9. Cardiac muscle: the heart as a pump and function of the heart muscles 10. Rhythmical excitatory and conductive system of the heart 11. The normal electrocardiogram 12. Electrocardiographic interpretation of cardica muscle and coronary blood flow abnormalities: vectrial analysis 13. Cardiac arrhythmias and their electrocardiographic

A bible for physiology ... perfect to understand those things you may have not thoroughly understood. [before]" (Medical Student Review) One of the world's favourite physiology textbooks, due to its ability to present complex physiologic principles in language that is easy to read and understand. Now with improved colour artwork, thorough updates to reflect modern medicine and science, and a range of online extras at www.studentconsult.com, this textbook is an excellent source for mastering essential human physiology knowledge