Preface Acknowledgments 1 Principles of Physiological and Medical Knowledge 2 Molecular Foundations of Physiology 3 Command and Control of Organ Systems 4 Liver Physiology 5 Gastrointestinal Physiology 6 Physiology of the Endocrine Pancreas and Fuel Homeostasis 7 The Cardiovascular System 8 Respiratory Physiology 9 Renal Physiology 10 Fluid, Electrolyte, Acid-Base, and Blood Pressure Regulation 11 Physiology of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary 12 Physiology of the Thyroid Gland 13 Adrenal Physiology 14 Calcium and Mineral Metabolism 15 Physiology of the Male Reproductive System 16 Physiology of the Female Reproductive System 17 Physiology of Pregnancy, the Neonate, and Growth 18 Physiology of the Nervous System 19 Introduction to Host Defense 20 Organ System Integration