Human physiology : the mechanisms of body function / Arthur J. Vander, James H. Sherman and Dorothy S. Luciano.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : McGraw Hill Education, c1994Description: xviii, 800 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 70669929
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • QP 34.5 .V36 1994
Contents:
A framework for human physiology -- pt. 1. Basic cell functions -- Chemical composition of the body -- Cell structure -- Molecular control mechanisms: protein and dna -- Energy and cellular metabolism -- Movement of molecules across cell membranes -- pt. 2. Biological control system -- Homeostatic mechanics and cellular communication -- Neural control mechanisms -- The sensory systems -- Hormonal control mechanisms -- Muscle -- Control of body movement -- Consciousness and behavior -- pt. 3. Coordinated body functions -- Circulation -- Respiration -- The kidneys and regulation of water and inorganic ions -- The digestion and absorption of food -- Regulation of organic metabolism, growth, and energy balance -- Reproduction -- Defense mechanisms of the body.
Summary: As in previous editions, this book maintains its goal of presenting fundamental principles and facts of human physiology in a format that is suitable for undergraduates at the sophomore/junior level. All material has been completely updated with the following topics being expanded or updated for the first time: imaging techniques, cell division cycle genes, cancer, recombinant DNA, biological rhythms in cancer therapy, cross-tolerance to drugs, bulimia, impotence and pregnancy sickness. Coverage of topics in exercise physiology and hte physiology of sex has been expanded also. This book also includes: extensive use of summary flow diagrams and summary tables; entire section on receptors, second messengers and signal transduction; and expanded coverage of molecular biology and its applications in human physiology.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

A framework for human physiology -- pt. 1. Basic cell functions -- Chemical composition of the body -- Cell structure -- Molecular control mechanisms: protein and dna -- Energy and cellular metabolism -- Movement of molecules across cell membranes -- pt. 2. Biological control system -- Homeostatic mechanics and cellular communication -- Neural control mechanisms -- The sensory systems -- Hormonal control mechanisms -- Muscle -- Control of body movement -- Consciousness and behavior -- pt. 3. Coordinated body functions -- Circulation -- Respiration -- The kidneys and regulation of water and inorganic ions -- The digestion and absorption of food -- Regulation of organic metabolism, growth, and energy balance -- Reproduction -- Defense mechanisms of the body.

As in previous editions, this book maintains its goal of presenting fundamental principles and facts of human physiology in a format that is suitable for undergraduates at the sophomore/junior level. All material has been completely updated with the following topics being expanded or updated for the first time: imaging techniques, cell division cycle genes, cancer, recombinant DNA, biological rhythms in cancer therapy, cross-tolerance to drugs, bulimia, impotence and pregnancy sickness. Coverage of topics in exercise physiology and hte physiology of sex has been expanded also. This book also includes: extensive use of summary flow diagrams and summary tables; entire section on receptors, second messengers and signal transduction; and expanded coverage of molecular biology and its applications in human physiology.

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