Human physiology: an integrated approach

by Silverthorn, Dee Unglaub

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Title Statements

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.

Notes

Includes index.

The Physical Object

Description:xxxii, 878 pages : : color illustrations ; : 29 cm +

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0131020153, 9780131020153, 0805357475, 9780805357479, 0805359575, 9780805359572, 0805361286, 9780805361285, 0321226879, 9780321226877
oclc:on1330565635
LC Classification:QP34.5

Unit 1: Basic cell processes : integration and coordination -- Introduction to physiology -- Atoms, ions, molecules -- Cells and tissues -- Cellular metabolism -- Membrane dynamics -- Communication, integration, and homeostasis -- Unit 2: 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 -- Unit 3: 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 -- Unit 4: Metabolism, growth, and aging -- Digestion -- Metabolism and energy balance -- Endocrine control of growth and metabolism -- The immune system -- Integrative physiology III : exercise -- Reproduction and development.