Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function
8th Edition
Published on 16. May 2000
Book
Hardback
800 pages
978-0-07-290801-5 (ISBN)
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Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
1951 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-290801-5 (9780072908015)
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Persons
James Sherman is a professor at the University of Michigan.
Dorothy Luciano is retired from the University of Michigan.
Dorothy Luciano is retired from the University of Michigan.
Content
1 A Framework for Human PhysiologyPart One-Basic Cell Functions2 Chemical Composition of the Body3 Cell Structure4 Protein Activity and Cellular Metabolism5 Genetic Information and Protein Synthesis6 Movement of Molecules Across Cell MembranesPart Two-Biological Control Systems7 Homeostatic Mechanisms and Cellular Communication8 Neural Control Mechanisms9 The Sensory Systems10 Principles of Hormonal Control Systems11 Muscle12 Control of Body Movement13 Consciousness and BehaviorPart Three-Coordinated Body Functions14 Circulation15 Respiration16 The Kidneys and Regulation of Water and Inorganic Ions17 The Digestion and Absorption of Food18 Regulation of Organic Metabolism, Growth, and Energy Balance19 Reproduction20 Defense Mechanisms of the Body Appendixes A Answers to Thought QuestionsB GlossaryC English and Metric UnitsD Electrophysiology EquationsE Outline of Exercise Physiology