Physiology for Dental Students

Physiology for Dental Students presents a combined view of physiological mechanisms and physiological systems. It discusses the oral importance of basic physiology. It addresses physiological principles and specific types of cells.
Some of the topics covered in the book are the movements of materials across cell membranes; the fluid compartments of the body; the major storage of body water; histological and ultrastructural appearance of the salivary glands; the secretion of substances into the urine in the kidney; and the total osmotic activity of plasma. The morphology of the red blood cells is fully covered. The factors necessary for red blood cell development is discussed in detail. The text describes in depth the mechanical properties of smooth muscle. The process of breathing and the elasticity of lungs are presented completely. A chapter is devoted to the parts of the central nervous system.
The book can provide useful information to dentists, doctors, students, and researchers.

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Contents
Preface
Section I A Physiological Basis
1 Cells and Fluids
2 The Transfer of Materials Across Epithelial
Cell Layers - Secretion and Absorption
3 Blood Plasma
4 The Cells of the Blood
5 Excitable Tissues
6 Bulk Transport
Section II Physiological Systems
7 The Cardiovascular System
8 The Respiratory System
9 The Nervous System
10 The Kidneys (Renal System)
11 The Digestive System
12 Endocrine Systems
Section III Physiological Control
13 Mechanisms of Control
14 Posture, Locomotion and Voluntary Movement
15 Control of Pressure and Flow in the Cardiovascular System
16 Control of the Osmotic Activity of the Blood and of the Blood Volume
17 Normal Control of Respiration and The Control of Blood Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Concentrations
18 Control of Blood Ph
19 Mastication and Deglutition
20 Speech Or Vocalization
21 Control of Digestion
22 The Menstrual Cycle, Pregnancy and Lactation
23 Growth and Development
24 The Control of Metabolic Processes
25 The Control of Body Temperature
26 Exercise
27 Emergency Situations
Appendix
Index