Human Physiology (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac)

by Rhoades, Rodney A.; Pflanzer, Richard G.

• ISBN13: 9780534462512
• ISBN10: 0534462510
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780495110231, 9780534421748
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-07-03
• Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Summary

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, Fourth Edition presents physiology as a relevant and exciting discipline emphasizing many unanswered questions to stimulate critical thinking with an investigative approach. Concise chapters offer flexibility and more diversity than competing texts. The authors, distinguished physiologists, collaborate with ten other field specialists to create the most accurate and current physiology text available. Unlike other titles in the area, each physiological system are written by a specialist in that area and the authors work to create one voice, a consistent presentation, high accuracy and up-to-date coverage. Users have come to expect the authoritative tone of this excellent textbook. Contributors in this 4th edition include: David Bell, Ph.D. of Fort Wayne Center for Medical Education Joe R. Haeberle, Ph.D. of the University of Vermont College of Medicine Stephen A. Kempson, PhD. Of Indiana University School of Medicine Bruce Martin Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine Richard A. Meiss, PhD. Indiana University School of Medicine Fredrick M. Pavalko, Ph.D. Indiana University School of Medicine Daniel E. Peavy, Ph.D. Indiana University School of Medicine George A. Tanner, Ph.D. Indiana University School of Medicine Wiltz W. Wagner, Ph.D. Indiana University School of Medicine.

Table of Contents

1. The Science Of Physiology

Part I: CELLULAR FUNCTIONS

2. Chemical and Physical Principles

3. The Structure and Function of Cells

4. Transport Through the Cell Membrane

5. Cellular Control Mechanisms

6. Energy and Cellular Metabolism

Part II: PHYSIOLOGICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS

7. Functional Organization of the Nervous System

8. Sensory Systems

9. Motor Systems

10. The Autonomic Nervous System

11. Central Integrative Systems

12. Endocrine Control Mechanisms

13. The Pituitary Hormones

14. The Adrenal Glands

15. The Endocrine Pancreas

Part III: INTEGRATIVE ORGAN FUNCTIONS

16. Muscle

17. Functions of the Blood

18. The Heart

19. Circulation

20. Respiration

21. Pulmonary Circulation and Gas Exchange and Control of Breathing

22. The Gastrointestinal System

23. The Kidney

24. Regulation of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

25. Regulation of Acid-Base Balance

26. Calcium, Phosphate, and Bone Metabolism

27. Regulation of Body Temperature

28. Body Defense and the Immune Response

29. Environmental Physiology

30. Physiology of Exercise

31. Reproductive Physiology

32. Pregnancy, Fetal Development, and Lactation

33. Sexual Physiology