Medical PhysiologyRodney Rhoades, George A. Tanner This text emphasizes topics of relevance to medical students - its chapters are condensed, covering only the essentials. The book incorporates essential pedagogy that includes heading outlines, chapter objectives, review questions and answers. Chapters are also included on mineral metabolism, acid-base regulation, temperature regulation and pregnancy. |
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... diffusion of an uncharged solute is the difference of concentration between the inside and the outside of the cell ( Fig . 2-3 ) . In the case of an electrically charged solute , such as an ion , diffusion is also driven by the membrane ...
... diffusion of an uncharged solute is the difference of concentration between the inside and the outside of the cell ( Fig . 2-3 ) . In the case of an electrically charged solute , such as an ion , diffusion is also driven by the membrane ...
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... diffusion distances caused by the new source of blood - borne molecules . Therefore , increas- ing the number of blood - perfused microvessels can dramatically reduce diffusion distances from a given point inside a cell to the nearest ...
... diffusion distances caused by the new source of blood - borne molecules . Therefore , increas- ing the number of blood - perfused microvessels can dramatically reduce diffusion distances from a given point inside a cell to the nearest ...
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... diffusion coefficient of a gas is directly propor- tional to its solubility and inversely related to the square root of the molecular weight of the gas . D solubility VMW ( 4 ) Thus , a smaller molecule or one that is more soluble will ...
... diffusion coefficient of a gas is directly propor- tional to its solubility and inversely related to the square root of the molecular weight of the gas . D solubility VMW ( 4 ) Thus , a smaller molecule or one that is more soluble will ...
Contents
Preface | 1 |
Regulation and Communication | 3 |
The Cell Membrane Membrane Transport and Resting Membrane Potential | 14 |
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