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9780805382860

Principles of Human Physiology

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  • ISBN13:

    9780805382860

  • ISBN10:

    0805382860

  • Edition: 3rd
  • Format: Hardcover w/CD
  • Copyright: 2008-01-01
  • Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Summary

KEY MESSAGE:The carefully revisedThird Editionfeatures expanded clinical coverage, new "Apply Your Knowledge" critical thinking questions, and a new flowchart style that makes it easier than ever for readers to focus on key physiological processes. Features such as Chemistry Review boxes provide additional resources for readers who need them, while Toolboxes and Discovery boxes provide the option of delving into more detail about physiology topics. Introduction to Physiology, The Cell: Structure and Function, Cell Metabolism, Cell Membrane Transport, Chemical Messengers, The Endocrine System: Endocrine Glands and Hormone Actions, Nerve Cells and Electrical Signaling, Synaptic Transmission and Neural Integration, The Nervous System: Central Nervous System, The Nervous System: Sensory Systems, The Nervous System: Autonomic and Motor Systems, Muscle Physiology, The Cardiovascular System: Cardiac Function, The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels, Blood Flow and Blood Pressure, The Cardiovascular System: Blood, The Respiratory System: Pulmonary Ventilation, The Respiratory System: Gas Exchange and Regulation of Breathing, The Urinary System: Renal Function, The Urinary System: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, The Gastrointestinal System, Regulation of Energy Metabolism and Growth, The Reproductive System, The Immune System, The Whole Body: Integrated Physiological Responses to Exercise For all readers interested in human physiology and key physiological processes.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Physiology
The Cell: Structure and Function
Cell Metabolism
Cell Membrane Transport
Chemical Messengers
The Endocrine System: Endocrine Glands and Hormone Actions
Nerve Cells and Electrical Signaling
Synaptic Transmission and Neural Integration
The Nervous System: Central Nervous System
The Nervous System: Sensory Systems
The Nervous System: Autonomic and Motor Systems
Muscle Physiology
The Cardiovascular System: Cardiac Function
The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels, Blood Flow and Blood Pressure
The Cardiovascular System: Blood
The Respiratory System: Pulmonary Ventilation
The Respiratory System: Gas Exchange and Regulation of Breathing
The Urinary System: Renal Function
The Urinary System: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
The Gastrointestinal System
The Endocrine System: Regulation of Energy Metabolism and Growth
The Reproductive System
The Immune System
The Whole Body: Integrated Physiological Responses to Exercise
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