Sect. I. The Cell / Steven R. Heidemann. . Ch. 1. The molecular and cellular bases of physiologic regulation. 2 Sect. II. Neurophysiology / James G. Cunningham. . Ch. 2. Introduction to the neuromuscular system. 32 . Ch. 3. The neuron. 34 . Ch. 4. The neuromuscular synapse. 41 . Ch. 5. The physiology of muscle. 44 . Ch. 6. The concept of a reflex. 51 . Ch. 7. Skeletal muscle stretch receptors. 53 . Ch. 8. The concept of lower and upper motor neurons and their malfunction. 58 . Ch. 9. The brain's control of posture and locomotion. 62 . Ch. 10. The vestibular system. 70 . Ch. 11. The cerebellum. 75 . Ch. 12. The autonomic nervous system and adrenal medulla. 80 . Ch. 13. The visual system. 87 . Ch. 14. Cerebrospinal fluid and the blood-brain barrier. 94 . Ch. 15. The electroencephalogram and sensory evoked potentials. 98 . Ch. 16. Hearing. 104 Sect. III. Cardiovascular Physiology / Robert B. Stephenson. . Ch. 17. Overview of cardiovascular function. 110 . Ch. 18. Electrical activity of the heart. 123 . Ch. 19. The electrocardiogram. 142 . Ch. 20. The heart as a pump. 154 . Ch. 21. The systemic and pulmonary circulations. 169 . Ch. 22. Capillaries and fluid exchange. 181 . Ch. 23. Local control of blood flow. 192 . Ch. 24. Neural and hormonal control of blood pressure and blood volume. 199 . Ch. 25. Integrated cardiovascular responses. 209 Sect. IV. Gastrointestinal Physiology and Metabolism / Thomas Herdt. . Ch. 26. Regulation of gastrointestinal function. 222 . Ch. 27. Movements of the gastrointestinal tract. 230 . Ch. 28. Secretions of the digestive tract. 245 . Ch. 29. Digestion and absorption: the nonfermentative processes. 254 . Ch. 30. Digestion: the fermentative processes. 280 . Ch. 31. Postabsorptive nutrient utilization. 304 Sect. V. Endocrinology / Deborah Greco, George H. Stabenfeldt. . Ch. 32. The endocrine system. 324 . Ch. 33. Endocrine glands and their function. 341 Sect. VI. Reproduction and Lactation / George H. Stabenfeldt, Autumn P. Davidson. . Ch. 34. Control of gonadal and gamete development. 374 . Ch. 35. Control of ovulation and the corpus luteum. 382 . Ch. 36. Reproductive cycles. 389 . Ch. 37. Pregnancy and parturition. 398 . Ch. 38. The mammary gland. 406 . Ch. 39. Reproductive physiology of the male / Steven P. Brinsko. 427 Sect. VII. Renal Physiology / Jill W. Verlander. . Ch. 40. Glomerular filtration. 430 . Ch. 41. Solute reabsorption. 439 . Ch. 42. Water balance. 452 . Ch. 43. Acid-base balance. 459 Sect. VIII. Respiratory Function / N. Edward Robinson. . Ch. 44. Overview of respiratory function: ventilation of the lung. 468 . Ch. 45. Pulmonary blood flow. 479 . Ch. 46. Gas exchange. 486 . Ch. 47. Gas transport in the blood. 494 . Ch. 48. Control of ventilation. 501 . Ch. 49. Nonrespiratory functions of the lung. 508 Sect. IX. Homeostasis / N. Edward Robinson. . Ch. 50. Fetal and neonatal oxygen transport. 516 . Ch. 51. Acid-base homeostasis. 522 . Ch. 52. Thermoregulation. 533