Human physiology : an integrated approach / Dee Unglaub Silverthorn ; with William C. Ober, Claire W. Garrison, Andrew C. Silverthorn
Publication details: Upper Saddle River, NJ : Prentice Hall, c2001.Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xxxi, 816 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cmISBN:- 0130176974
- 9780130176974
- QT 104 S587h 2001
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Includes index.
Contents
Unit I. Basic cell processes: integration and coordination.
Chapter 1.Introduction to physiology
Chapter 2.Molecular interactions
Chapter 3.Compartmentation: cells and tissues
Chapter 4.Energy and cellular metabolism
Chapter 5.Membrane dynamics
Unit II. Homeostasis and control.
Chapter 6.Communication, integration, and homeostasis
Chapter 7.Introduction to the endocrine system
Chapter 8.The nervous system
Chapter 9.The central nervous system
Chapter 10.Sensory physiology
Chapter 11.Efferent division: autonomic and somatic motor control
Chapter 12.Muscles
Chapter 13.Integrative physiology I: control of body movement
Unit III. Integration of function.
Chapter 14.Cardiovascular physiology
Chapter 15.Blood flow and the control of blood pressure
Chapter 16.Blood
Chapter 17.Mechanics of breathing
Chapter 18.The kidneys
Chapter 19.Integrative physiology II: fluid and electrolyte balance
Unit IV. Metabolism, growth, and aging.
Chapter 20.Digestion
Chapter 21.Energy balance, metabolism and growth
Chapter 22.The immune system
Chapter 23.Integrative physiology III: exercise
Chapter 24.Reproduction and development.
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