Mathematical Physiology

This book is an overview of mathematical physiology. It contains a variety of physiological problems and the current and new mathematical techniques used in this area. It will be of interest both to applied mathematicians and quantitative physiologists.

Contains a variety of physiological problems and the current and new mathematical techniques used in this area Numerous exercises and models are included Of interest both to applied mathematicians and quantitative physiologists

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Part I: Cellular Physiology.- 1 Biochemical Reactions.- 2 Cellular Homeostasis.- 3 Membrane Ion Channels.- 4 Passive Electrical Flow in Neurons.- 5 Excitability.- 6 Wave Propagation in Excitable Systems.- 7 Calcium Dynamics.- 8 Intercellular Communication.- 9 Neuroendocrine Cells.- 10 Regulation of Cell Functions.- Part II: Systems Physiology.- 11 The Circulatory System.- 12 The Heart.- 13 Blood.- 14 Respiration.- 15 Muscle.- 16 The Endocrine System.- 17 Renal Physiology.- 18 The Gastrointestinal System.- 19 The Retina and Vision.- 20 The Inner Ear.