Human physiology : an integrated approach / Dee Unglaub Silverthorn ; with contributions by Bruce R. Johnson and William C. Ober, illustration coordinator ; Claire W. Garrison, illustrator ; Andrew C. Silverthorn, clinical consultant.
Publication details: Boston : Pearson Education, c2013.Edition: 6th editionDescription: xxii, 890, [69] p. : col. ill. ; 29 cmISBN:- 9780321750075 (student ed.)
- 0321750071 (student ed.)
- 9780321810823 (instructor's review copy)
- 0321810821 (instructor's review copy)
- QT 104 S587h 2013
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Includes index.
Contents
Unit I. Basic cell processes: integration and coordination.
1.Introduction to physiology
2.Molecular interactions
3.Compartmentation: cells and tissues
4.Energy and cellular metabolism
5.Membrane dynamics
6.Communication, integration, and homeostasis
Unit II. Homeostasis and control.
7.Introduction to the endocrine system
8.Neurons: cellular and network properties
9.The central nervous system
10.Sensory physiology
11.Efferent division: autonomic and somatic motor control
12.Muscles
13.Integrative physiology I: control of body movement
Unit III. Integration of function.
14.Cardiovascular physiology
15.Blood flow and the control of blood pressure
16.Blood
17.Mechanics of breathing
18.Gas exchange and transport
19.The kidneys
20.Integrative physiology II: fluid and electrolyte balance
Unit IV. Metabolism, growth, and aging.
21.The digestive system
22.Metabolism and energy balance
23.Endocrine control of growth and metabolism
24.The immune system
25.Integrative physiology III: exercise
26.Reproduction and development.
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