Presented are eight abstracts of a symposium held in conjunction with the American Physiological Society (APS) and the American Society of Zoologists (ASZ). Fish gill structure and function, renal function, acid-base balance and ionic sensitivity are topics discussed. (EB)

A review of experiments which demonstrate the release of ATP from skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and active brain tissue. Effects of exogenously applied ATP to brain tissue are discussed in relation to whole body exercise. (Author/SA)

Discusses the physiology and biochemistry of the vitamin D endocrine system, including role of biological calcium and phosphorus, vitamin D metabolism, and related diseases. A 10-item, multiple-choice test which can be used to obtain continuing medical education credit is included. (JN)

Provided are abstracts of papers presented at the annual American Physiological Society meeting and International Conference on Hydrogen Ion Transport in Epithelia. Papers are grouped by such topic areas as lung fluid balance, renal cardiovascular integration, smooth muscle physiology, neuroendocrines (pituitary), exercise physiology, mechanics of…

Areas considered in this discussion include: activation/modulation of movement; control of motoneuronal discharge by excitation/inhibition; neural generation of movement synergies (considering interaction of central/peripheral elements, phasic gating of reflex effects, and neuronal organization of central pattern generators); protean nature of…

The physiological literature exhibits a variety of diagrammatic conventions to represent cause-and-effect relationships (organismal maps). One scheme, based on mathematical studies of physiological systems, is described. The scheme involves the use of solid and dotted arrows, the former representing stimulation, the latter inhibition. (JN)

Discusses the hypothalamic-pituitary regulation mechanism. Provides diagrams and charts describing the latest research in this area. (MA)

Reviews effects of hormones, systemic factors, and local regulators on bone formation. Identifies and explains the impact on bone growth of several hormones as well as the components of systemic and local systems. Concentrates on bone collagen and DNA synthesis. (Physicians may earn continuing education credit by completing an appended test). (ML)

This syllabus reviews information concerning calcium and phosphate regulation. Topics of interest include the following: calcium metabolism, phosphorus metabolism, bone, parathyroid hormone, calcitonin, and vitamin D. (CS)

Explains relationships between energy intake and expenditure focusing on the cellular, chemical and neural mechanisms involved in regulation of energy balance. Information is referenced specifically to conditions of obesity. (Physicians may earn continuing education credit by completing an appended test). (ML)

Evaluates the accuracy and usefulness of a simpler rationale for teaching acid-base physiology as compared to more complex approaches frequently taught in physiology courses. Also reviews problems of terminology, giving emphasis to the significant effects that the choice of words can have on students' concepts. (JN)

The syllabus for a refresher course on the physiology and biochemistry of receptors (presented at the 1983 American Physiological Society meeting) is provided. Topics considered include receptor regulation, structural/functional aspects of receptors for insulin and insulin-like growth factors, calcium channel inhibitors, and role of lipoprotein…

The log C-pH diagram is a useful means of displaying quantitatively the many variables (including temperature) that determine acid-base equilibria in biological systems. Presents the diagram as extended to open/closed biological systems and derives a new water-ion balance method for determining equilibrium pH. (JN)

Describes a computer program designed to simulate the regulation of acid-base balance, emphasizing regulatory compensations involved in the total process. Includes discussion of equations involved, a sample run of the program, and program listing (MicroSoft Basic). (JN)