Human Physiology
The Mechanisms of Body Function
5th Edition
Published on 1. December 1990
Book
Hardback
832 pages
978-0-07-066969-7 (ISBN)
Description
Presents the fundamental mechanisms behind the principles and concepts of human physiology. The focus is on the body's maintenance of homeostasis and it also features coverage of exercise and sport physiology. It is designed for the undergraduate.
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Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
glossary, references, index
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-07-066969-7 (9780070669697)
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Content
A framework for human physiology; basic cell functions; cell structure; chemical composition of the body; molecular control mechanisms - DNA and protein; energy and cellular metabolism; movement of molecules across cell membranes; biological control systems; homeostatic mechanisms; neural control mechanisms; hormonal control mechanisms; muscle; co-ordinated body functions; circulation; respiration; regulation of water and electrolyte balance; the digestion and absorption of food; regulation of organic metabolism and energy balance; reproduction of organic metabolism and energy balance; reproduction; defence mechanisms of the body; immunology; foreign chemicals and stress; the sensory systems; control of body movement; consciousness and behaviour.