Human physiology: an integrated approach

Human Physiology : An Integrated Approach is the #1 best-selling 1-semester human physiology text world-wide. The 8th Edition engages students in developing a deeper understanding of human physiology by guiding them to think critically and equipping them to solve real-world problems. Updates, such as new Try It activities and detailed teaching suggestions in the new Ready-to-Go Teaching Modules, help students learn and apply mapping skills, graphing skills, and data interpretation skills. The text reflects Dr. Silverthorn's active learning style of instruction, and builds upon the thorough integration of "big picture" themes with up-to-date cellular and molecular physiology topics that have always been the foundation of her approach.

Appendix A through Appendix C = page A-1 through page A-42. Photo Credits = page C-1 through page C-2. Glossary / Index = page GI-1 through page GI-59.

Unit 1. 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 -- Chapter 6. Communication, integration, and homeostasis -- Unit 2. Homeostasis and Control -- Chapter 7. Introduction to the endocrine system -- Chapter 8. Neurons : Cellular and network properties -- 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 3. 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. Gas exchange and transport -- Chapter 19. The kidneys -- Chapter 20. Integrative physiology II : Fluid and electrolyte balance -- Unit 4. Metabolism, Growth, and Aging -- Chapter 21. The digestive system -- Chapter 22. Metabolism and energy balance -- Chapter 23. Endocrine control of gr…