Title: Physiology
Description: Seeking to emphasize broad concepts and principles, this textbook explains physiology with the understanding that one of the central goals of physiology is the elucidation of organisms' ability to maintain homeostasis. Berne (emeritus, molecular physiology and biological physics, U. of Virginia Health Sciences Center), Levy (emeritus physiology and biomedical engineering, Case Western Reserve U.), Koeppen (medicine and physiology, U. of Connecticut Health Center), and Stanton (physiology, Dartmouth Medical School), present eight sections covering cellular physiology and the nervous, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, and endocrine systems. The text is heavily illustrated with line drawings. Cited in Brandon-Hill. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Subjects: Physiologie humaine, Fysiologie, Physiology, Human physiology, Pathophysiology, Allied health & medical -> medical -> physiology, Allied health & medical -> medical -> pathophysiology