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Section I Neurophysiology Section Editor |
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2 Electrochemical Basis of Neuronal Function |
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4 Somatic and Visceral Senses |
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5 Olfaction and Gustation |
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10 Autonomic Nervous System |
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Section II Body Fluids and Homeostasis Section Editor |
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11 Body Water: Properties and Functions |
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12 The Composition and Functions of Blood |
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13 Fundamentals of Acid--Base Balance |
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14 Body Temperature and Its Regulation |
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Section III The Kidneys and Urinary System Section Editor |
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15 The Renal System: Structures and Function |
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16 Glomerular Filtration and Tubular Transport |
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17 Maintenance of Extracellular Fluid Hydration |
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18 Kidney Regulation of Extracellular Volume and Electrolytes |
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19 Micturition, Characteristics of Urine, and Renal Clearance |
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20 Kidney Function in Birds |
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Section IV Respiration Section Editor |
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21 Overview of the Respiratory System |
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22 Physical and Mechanical Aspects of Respiration |
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23 Pulmonary Ventilation and Transport of Gases |
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24 Regulation of Respiration |
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25 Other Functions of the Respiratory System |
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Section V Muscle Physiology Section Editor |
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27 Physiology of Skeletal Muscle |
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28 Physiology of Smooth Muscle |
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29 Physiology of Cardiac Muscle, Muscle Adaptations, and Muscle Disorders |
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Section VI The Cardiovascular System Section Editor |
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30 The Heart and Vasculature: Gross Structure and Basic Properties |
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31 Electrophysiology of the Heart |
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32 The Electrocardiogram and Cardiac Arrhythmias |
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33 Mechanical Activity of the Heart |
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34 Regulation of the Heart |
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35 Control Mechanisms of the Circulatory System |
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36 Microcirculation, Lymph, and Edema |
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39 Heart Sounds and Murmurs |
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40 Hypertension, Heart Failure, and Shock |
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41 Exercise Physiology of Terrestrial Animals |
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Section VII Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism Section Editor |
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42 Gastrointestinal Motility |
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43 Secretory Activities of the Gastrointestinal Tract |
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44 Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients |
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45 Ruminant Digestive Physiology and Intestinal Microbiology |
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47 Disorders of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolism |
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Section VIII Minerals, Bones, and Joints Section Editor |
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50 Cartilage, Bones, and Joints |
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Section IX Endocrinology, Reproduction, and Lactation Section Editor |
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52 Male Reproduction in Mammals |
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53 Female Reproduction in Mammals |
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