Human physiology: an integrated approach

by Silverthorn, Dee Unglaub

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Full title :Human physiology : an integrated approach / Dee Unglaub Silverthorn, with William C. Ober, illustration coordinator ; Claire W. Garrison, illustrator ; Andrew C. Silverthorn, clinical consultant ; with contributions by Bruce R. Johnson.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2004.
Edition:3rd ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Pearson/Benjamin Cummings
Place of Publication:San Francisco
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2004.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (xxxii, 878 pages) : : color illustrations

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oclc:ocn607364958
LC Classification:QP34.5
Dewey Decimal:612

unit 1. Basic cell processes : integration and coordination -- 1. Introduction to physiology -- Emerging concepts : the Physiome Project -- Levels of organization -- Focus on ... mapping -- Physiology is an integrative science -- Function and process -- The evolution of physiological systems -- Homeostasis -- Themes in physiology -- The science of physiology -- Focus on ... graphs -- Chapter summary -- Questions -- Explorations -- Answers -- 2. Atoms, ions, molecules -- Running problem : chromium supplements -- Elements and atoms -- Biotechnology : radioisotopes and nuclear medicine -- Biotechnology : imaging in medicine -- Molecules and bonds -- Clinical focus : antioxidants and free radicals -- Solutions and solutes -- Biomolecules -- Chapter summary -- Questions -- Explorations -- Answers -- 3. Cells and tissues -- Running problem : the Pap smear -- Studying cells and tissues -- Cellular anatomy -- Tissues of the body -- Biotechnology : growing new cartilage -- Tissue remodeling -- Biotechnology : the bioartificial pancreas -- Organs -- Focus on ... the skin -- Chapter summary -- Questions -- Explorations -- Answers -- 4. Cellular metabolism -- Running problem : Tay-Sachs disea…