Provides definitions of essential key words with conceptual elaborations on Nervous and Gastrointestinal Systems
Offers figures to enhance each definition
Is a useful companion to the “Physiology-Question Based Learning” titles
This second volume of Defining Physiology: Principles, Themes, Concepts. continues on the same format as the first.
In this new release, a selection of 44 essential topics in each major organ system is defined, then major themes, concept and principles surrounding these words in their physiologic scenarios are elaborated. For each keyword, a question is posed at the end of the text to test for a better understanding of the associated physiology of nervous and gastrointestinal systems.
This book presents an easy reference guide for those just starting out in the area of physiology and for those who are interested in clear and succinct definitions of key terms.
Author(s): Hwee Ming Cheng, Kin Kheong Mah, Kumar Seluakumaran
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2021
Language: English
Tags: Human Physiology; Neurophysiology; Gastrointestinal Systems; Biochemistry; Cell Biology
Preface
Contents
Part I
Salivary Gland: Salivon
Definition
Principle, Theme, Concept
Chapter 1: Salivary Gland: Salivon
1.1 Definition
1.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
1.3 Question
Chapter 2: Oesophageal Sphincters: Upper Oesophageal Sphincter and Lower Oesophageal Sphincter
2.1 Definition
2.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
2.3 Question
Chapter 3: Stomach as an Acid Producer
3.1 Gastric Juice, Parietal/Oxyntic Cell
3.1.1 Definition
3.1.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
3.1.3 Question
Chapter 4: Homeostasis of Gastric Acid Secretion: Neurocrine, Paracrine and Endocrine System, Proton Pump Inhibitors. Alkaline Tide
4.1 Definition
4.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
4.3 Question
Chapter 5: Gastric Mucosal Barrier, Helicobacter pylori
5.1 Definition
5.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
5.3 Question
Chapter 6: Gastric Motility: (Migrating Motor Complex, Receptive Relaxation, Accommodation, Retropulsion)
6.1 Definition
6.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
6.3 Question
Chapter 7: Gastric Emptying
7.1 Definition
7.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
7.3 Question
Chapter 8: Gastrointestinal Rhythmic Contractions Electrical Basis: Slow Wave Potential
8.1 Definition
8.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
8.3 Question
Chapter 9: Migratory Motor Complex (or Migrating Myoelectric Complex), MMC, Motilin
9.1 Definition
9.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
9.3 Question
Chapter 10: Motility: Peristalsis, Segmentation, Haustration and Mass Movement
10.1 Definition
10.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
10.3 Question
Chapter 11: Enteric Nervous System, Gut-Brain Axis
11.1 Definition
11.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
11.3 Question
Chapter 12: Recycling of Bile Salts: Enterohepatic Circulation (EHC)
12.1 Definition
12.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
12.3 Question
Chapter 13: Intestinal Fluid Handling: Absorption
13.1 Definition
13.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
13.3 Question
Chapter 14: Intestinal Fluid Handling: Secretion
14.1 Definition
14.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
14.3 Question
Chapter 15: Pancreatic Exocrine Function: Pancreatic Acinar Cell in Pancreatic Secretion, Cholecystokinin (CCK), Auto-digestion
15.1 Definition
15.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
15.3 Question
Chapter 16: Pancreatic Exocrine Function: Pancreatic Ductal Cell, CFTR Chloride Channel. Secretin
16.1 Definition
16.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
16.3 Question
Chapter 17: Carbohydrate Digestion: Small Intestine as the Site of Digestion and Absorption for Dietary Carbohydrate
17.1 Definition
17.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
17.3 Question
Chapter 18: Fat Digestion: Bile Salt, Emulsification, Micelles, Lipases, Chylomicrons
18.1 Definition
18.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
18.3 Question
Chapter 19: Protein Digestion
19.1 Definition
19.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
19.3 Question
Chapter 20: Protein Absorption
20.1 Definition
20.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
20.3 Question
Chapter 21: Defecation Reflex: Parasympathetic Defecation Reflex, Intrinsic Myenteric Defection Reflex
21.1 Definition
21.2 Principle, Theme, Concept
21.3 Question
Part II
Electrical Properties of Neurons
Chapter 22: Electrical Properties of Neurons
22.1 Resting Membrane Potential (RMP)
22.2 Equilibrium Potential
22.3 Membrane Conductance
22.4 Action Potential
22.5 Neuronal Excitability
22.6 Neuronal Refractory Period
22.7 Initiation Zone
22.8 Saltatory Conduction
22.9 Firing Rate
Chapter 23: Synaptic Transmission
23.1 Post-Synaptic Potentials
23.2 Synaptic Delay
23.3 Summation
23.4 Neurotransmitter
23.5 Presynaptic Inhibition
Chapter 24: Receptor Mechanism
24.1 Adequate Stimulus
24.2 Stimulus Transduction
24.3 Stimulus Coding
24.4 Adaptation
24.5 Sensory Discrimination (Acuity)
Chapter 25: Motor System
25.1 Motor Neurons
25.2 Neuromuscular Junction
25.3 Proprioception
25.4 Spinal Reflex
25.5 Alpha-Gamma Coactivation
