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 Request lecturer material: sn.pub/lecturer-material

Autorentext

James Keene r is a Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at the University of Utah. He and his wife live in Salt Lake City, but don't be surprised if he moves to the mountains.

James Sneyd is the Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, where he has worked for the past six years. He lives with his wife and three children beside a beach, and would rather be swimming.

Inhalt

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.