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Section I: Cellular & Molecular Basis for Medical Physiology: Introduction Ch. 1: General Principles & Energy Production in Medical Physiology Ch. 2: Overview of Cellular Physiology in Medical Physiology Ch. 3: Immunity, Infection, & Inflammation Ch. 4: Excitable Tissue: Nerve Ch. 5: Excitable Tissue: Muscle Ch. 6: Synaptic & Junctional Transmission Ch. 7: Neurotransmitters & Neuromodulators Section II: Central & Peripheral Neurophysiology Ch. 8: Somatosensory Neurotransmission: Touch, Pain, & Temperature Ch. 9: Vision Ch. 10: Hearing & Equilibrium Ch. 11: Smell & Taste Ch. 12: Reflex & Voluntary Control of Posture & Movement Ch. 13: Autonomic Nervous System Ch. 14: Electrical Activity of the Brain, Sleep–Wake States, & Circadian Rhythms Ch. 15: Learning, Memory, Language, & Speech Section III: Endocrine & Reproductive Physiology Ch. 16: Basic Concepts of Endocrine Regulation Ch. 17: Hypothalamic Regulation of Hormonal Functions Ch. 18: The Pituitary Gland Ch. 19: The Thyroid Gland Ch. 20: The Adrenal Medulla & Adrenal Cortex Ch. 21: Hormonal Control of Calcium & Phosphate Metabolism & the Physiology of Bone Ch. 22: Reproductive Development & Function of the Female Reproductive System Ch. 23: Function of the Male Reproductive System Ch. 24: Endocrine Functions of the Pancreas & Regulation of Carbohydrate Metabolism Section IV: Gastrointestinal Physiology Ch. 25: Overview of Gastrointestinal Function & Regulation Ch. 26: Digestion, Absorption, & Nutritional Principles Ch. 27: Gastrointestinal Motility Ch. 28: Transport & Metabolic Functions of the Liver Section V: Cardiovascular Physiology Ch. 29: Origin of the Heartbeat & the Electrical Activity of the Heart Ch. 30: The Heart as a Pump Ch. 31: Blood as a Circulatory Fluid & the Dynamics of Blood & Lymph Flow Ch. 32: Cardiovascular Regulatory Mechanisms Ch. 33: Circulation Through Special Regions Section VI: Respiratory Physiology Ch. 34: Introduction to Pulmonary Structure & Mechanics Ch. 35: Gas Transport & pH Ch. 36: Regulation of Respiration Section VII: Renal Physiology: Introduction Ch. 37: Renal Function & Micturition Ch. 38: Regulation of Extracellular Fluid Composition & Volume Ch. 39: Acidification of the Urine & Bicarbonate Excretion