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Human physiology : from cells to systems /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sherwood, Lauralee
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Australia ; Belmont, CA : Thomson/Brooks/Cole, [2004]
Edition:Fifth edition.
Subjects:
Physiological Processes.
Anatomy.
Table of Contents:
  • Homeostasis : the foundation of physiology
  • Cellular physiology
  • Plasma membrane and membrane potential
  • Neuronal physiology
  • Central nervous system
  • Peripheral nervous system : afferent division; special stress
  • Peripheral nervous system : efferent division
  • Muscle physiology
  • Cardiac physiology
  • Blood vessels and blood pressure
  • The blood
  • Body defenses
  • Respiratory
  • Urinary system
  • Fluid and acid-base balance
  • Digestive system
  • Energy balance and temperature regulation
  • Principles of endocrinology; the central endocrine glands
  • Peripheral endocrine glands
  • Reproductive system