Nerve and Muscle, 4th Edition

Nerve and Muscle Physiology

Nerve and Muscle by Richard D. Keynes, David J. Aidley, and Christopher L.-H. Huang provides an accessible introduction to the physiology of nerve signaling and muscular contraction. Designed for undergraduate students, it explains how ion channels generate nerve impulses, how signals pass between excitable cells, and how skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles are activated. This fourth edition incorporates updated research on ion channels and muscle function, supported by experimental evidence.

Key Features:

• Introduces the fundamentals of nerve and muscle physiology
• Explains the electrical mechanisms of nerve impulses
• Examines ion flow through cell membrane channels
• Describes synaptic transmission between excitable cells
• Explores the molecular structure and function of ion channels
• Explains the activation of skeletal muscle contraction
• Covers cardiac and smooth muscle physiology
• Connects cellular structure with physiological function
• Includes experimental evidence supporting key concepts
• Designed for undergraduate students studying physiology and related sciences