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Comprehensive human physiology : from cellular mechanisms to integration /

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Greger, Rainer, Windhorst, Uwe, 1946-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Berlin ; New York : Springer, [1996-]
Subjects:
Physiology.
Table of Contents:
  • Vol. 1. Physiology past and future
  • Basic principles and their co-ordination
  • Homeostasis and regulation
  • Cellular mechanisms
  • Nerve and synaptic function
  • Autonomic and hormonal control
  • The nervous system
  • General properties of the central nervous system
  • Sensory systems and functions
  • Motor functions and their control
  • Integrated functions of the central nervous system
  • Vol. 2. Intake and excretion
  • Epithelial transport and gastrointestinal physiology
  • Functions of the kidney, fluid-and electrolyte-balance.
  • Acute vital functions; heart; circulation and respiration
  • Blood and immune defense
  • Heart and circulation
  • Respiration
  • Regulation of body temperature
  • The life cycle
  • Reproduction
  • Development, maturation, aging and death
  • Appendix.