Preface
Acknowledgments
1 Principles of Physiological and Medical Knowledge
2 Molecular Foundations of Physiology
3 Command and Control of Organ Systems
4 Liver Physiology
5 Gastrointestinal Physiology
6 Physiology of the Endocrine Pancreas and Fuel Homeostasis
7 The Cardiovascular System
8 Respiratory Physiology
9 Renal Physiology
10 Fluid, Electrolyte, Acid-Base, and Blood Pressure Regulation
11 Physiology of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary
12 Physiology of the Thyroid Gland
13 Adrenal Physiology
14 Calcium and Mineral Metabolism
15 Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
16 Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
17 Physiology of Pregnancy, the Neonate, and Growth
18 Physiology of the Nervous System
19 Introduction to Host Defense
20 Organ System Integration