Essentials of Physiology
3rd Edition
Published on 7. October 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-632-03182-5 (ISBN)
Description
This textbook presents an account of modern ideas about physiology, using diagrams and graphs to amplify the text. The book is divided into five parts: basic concepts (cells, nerves, synapses and muscles); maintenance systems (body fluids, and the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and respiratory systems); communications and central control (the nervous system, special senses and endocrinology); reproduction; and other regulatory mechanisms.
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Series
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
360 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 219 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-632-03182-5 (9780632031825)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Part 1 Basic properties: introduction and cells; nerve and synapse; muscle. Part 2 Maintenance systems: blood and body fluids; the cardiovascular system; gastrointestinal system and nutrition; respiratory system; the kidney and micturition. Part 3 Communications and central control: the nervous system; special senses; endocrinology and metabolism. Part 4 Reproduction: reproductive physiology. Part 5 Integration: hydrogen ion regulation; regulation of body fluids and electrolytes; temperature regulation; exercise; circadian rhythms.