Human Physiology
Gillian Pocock(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 1. July 1999
Book
Hardback
646 pages
978-0-19-262539-7 (ISBN)
Description
This text begins with aspects of cell and tissue function before proceeding to a consideration of the communication systems of the body including the endocrine and nervous systems. It also concerns the physiology of the main body systems, and ends with a series of short chapters dealing with integrative aspects of physiology such as growth and exercise, and the application of physiological principles to medicine. Specific topics of experimental, clinical or quantitative significance are presented in the form of boxes which stand alone from the core text.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
colour illustrations
ISBN-13
978-0-19-262539-7 (9780192625397)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
What is physiology; the chemical constitution of the body; introducing cells; the transport functions of the plasma membrane; principles of cell signalling; nerve cells and their connections; muscle; sensory systems; the somatosensory system; the physiology of motor systems; the autonomic nervous system - introduction; some aspects of higher nervous fuction; the hormonal regulation of the body; the properties of blood; defence against infection - inflammation and immunity.