Human physiology : the mechanisms of body function / Arthur Vander, James Sherman, Dorothy Luciano.
Publication details: Boston : McGraw-Hill, c2001.Edition: 8th editionDescription: xviii, 800 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cmISBN:- 0072908017 (acidfree paper)
- 9780072908015
- QT 104 V228h 2001
Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Book Open Access | Health Sciences Library | QT 104 V228h 2001 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | MBAL22030574 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 780) and index.
Contents
1. A framework for human physiology
Part one: Basic cell functions
2. Chemical composition of the body
3. Cell structure
4. Protein activity and cellular metabolism
5. Genetic information and protein synthesis
6. Movement of molecules across cell membranes
Part two: Biological control systems
7. Homeostatic mechanisms and cellular communications
8. Neural control mechanisms
9. The sensory systems
10. Principles of hormonal control systems
11. Muscle
12. Control of body movement
13. Consciousness and behavior
Part three: Coordinated body functions
14. Circulation
15. Respiration
16. The kidneys and regulation of water and inorganic ions
17. The digestion and absorption of food
18. Regulation of organic metabolism, growth and energy balance
19. Reproduction
20. Defense mechanisms of the body
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