Vander's human physiology : the mechanisms of body function by Widmaier, Eric P, Raff, Hershel, 1953-; Strang, Kevin T; Vander, Arthur J., 1933- Human physiology instant download

Vander's human physiology : the mechanisms of body function by Widmaier, Eric P, Raff, Hershel, 1953-; Strang, Kevin T; Vander, Arthur J., 1933- Human physiology instant download

1 volume (various pagings) : 29 cm, Moving beyond the listing of mere facts, this textbook stresses the causal chains of events that constitute the mechanisms of body function. It presents the principles and facts of human physiology in a format that is suitable for undergraduates regardless of academic background or field of study, Includes index, Homeostasis: a framework for human physiology -- Chemical composition of the body -- Cellular structure, proteins, and metabolism -- Movement of molecules across cell membranes -- Control of cells by chemical messengers -- Neuronal signaling and the structure of the nervous system -- Sensory physiology -- Consciousness, the brain, and behavior -- Muscle -- Control of Body Movement -- The endocrine system -- Cardiovascular physiology -- Respiratory physiology -- The kidneys and regulation of water and inorganic ions -- The digestion and absorption of food -- Regulation of organic metabolism and energy balance -- Reproduction -- The immune system -- Medical physiology: integration using clinical cases, Includes bibliographical references and index