Human physiology : an integrated approach

✍ Scribed by Silverthorn, Dee Unglaub; Johnson, Bruce R.; Ober, William C.; Silverthorn, Andrew C.; Ober, Claire E.

• Publisher: Pearson
• Year: 2016
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 961
• Edition: Seventh edition.
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach broke ground with its thorough coverage of molecular physiology seamlessly integrated into a traditional homeostasis-based systems approach.

✦ Table of Contents

I. Basic cell processes: integration and coordination. Introduction to physiology --
Molecular interactions --
Compartmentation: cells and tissues --
Energy and cellular metabolism --
Membrane dynamics --
Communication, integration, and homeostasis --
II. Homeostasis and control. Introduction to the endocrine system --
Neurons: cellular and network properties --
The central nervous system --
Sensory physiology --
Efferent division: autonomic and somatic motor control --
Muscles --
Integrative physiology I: control of body movement --
III. Integration of function. Cardiovascular physiology --
Blood flow and the control of blood pressure --
Blood --
Mechanics of breathing --
Gas exchange and transport --
The kidneys --
Integrative physiology II: fluid and electrolyte balance --
IV. Metabolism, growth, and aging. The digestive system --
Metabolism and energy balance --
Endocrine control of growth and metabolism --
The immune system --
Integrative physiology III: exercise --
Reproduction and development.

✦ Subjects

Human physiology;Physiology