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9780534462512

Human Physiology (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac)

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  • ISBN13:

    9780534462512

  • ISBN10:

    0534462510

  • 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

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