Human Physiology With Infotrac

by Rhoades,Rodney A.

• ISBN13: 9780534421748
• ISBN10: 0534421741
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-11-07
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

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

The Science Of Physiology

Cellular Functions

Chemical and Physical Principles

The Structure and Function of Cells

Transport Through the Cell Membrane

Cellular Control Mechanisms

Energy and Cellular Metabolism

Physiological Control Systems

Functional Organization of the Nervous System

Sensory Systems

Motor Systems

The Autonomic Nervous System

Central Integrative Systems

Endocrine Control Mechanisms

The Pituitary Hormones

The Adrenal Glands

The Endocrine Pancreas

Integrative Organ Functions

Muscle

Functions of the Blood

The Heart

Circulation

Respiration

Pulmonary Circulation and Gas Exchange and Control of Breathing

The Gastrointestinal System

The Kidney

Regulation of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Regulation of Acid-Base Balance

Calcium, Phosphate, and Bone Metabolism

Regulation of Body Temperature

Body Defense and the Immune Response

Environmental Physiology

Physiology of Exercise

Reproductive Physiology

Pregnancy, Fetal Development, and Lactation

Sexual Physiology

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