Vander's human physiology : the mechanisms of body function.
Widmaier, Eric P.,author.
Raff, Hershel,1953-author.
Strang, Kevin T.,author.
Vander, Arthur J.,1933-Human physiology.
Includes indexes.
"International student edition"--Cover.
Homeostasis: a framework for human physiology -- Chemical composition of the body -- Cellular structure, proteins, and metabolism -- Movement of molecules across cell membranes -- Control of cells by chemical messengers -- Neuronal signaling and the structure of the nervous system -- Sensory physiology -- Consciousness, the brain, and behavior -- Muscle -- Control of body movement -- The endocrine system -- Cardiovascular physiology -- Respiratory physiology -- The kidneys and regulation of water and inorganic ions -- The digestion and absorption of food -- Regulation of organic metabolism and energy balance -- Reproduction -- The immune system -- Medical physiology: integration using clinical cases.
Human physiology.