"Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach"broke ground with its thorough coverage of molecular physiology seamlessly integrated into a traditional homeostasis-based systems approach . The newly revised Fourth Edition strengthens the coverage of the "big picture" themes in the study of physiology and helps students tie concepts together in a logical framework for learning. BASIC CELL PROCESSES: INTEGRATION AND COORDINATION, Introduction to Physiology, Molecular Interactions, Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues, Energy and Cellular Metabolism, Membrane Dynamics, Communication, Integration, Homeostasis, HOMEOSTASIS AND CONTROL, Introduction to the Endocrine System, Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties, The Central Nervous System, Sensory Physiology, Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control, Muscles, Integrative Physiology I: Control of Body Movement, INTEGRATION OF FUNCTION, Cardiovascular Physiology, Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure, Blood, Mechanics of Breathing, Gas Exchange and Transport, The Kidneys, Integrative Physiology II: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, METABOLISM, GROWTH, AND AGING, Digestion, Energy Balance and Metabolism, Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism, The Immune System, Integrative Physiology III: Exercise, Reproduction and Development. For all readers interested in the study of human physiology.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company
ISBN-10
0805368493
ISBN-13
9780805368499
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57150310
Product Key Features
Author
Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publication Name
Human Physiology : an Integrated Approach
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Features
Revised
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
912 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.9in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
9.1in
Item Weight
84.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
As Told to
Garrison, Claire W., Silverthorn, Andrew C., Ober, William C.
Lc Classification Number
Qp34.5.S55 2007
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Edition Number
4
Copyright Date
2007
Target Audience
Trade
Topic
Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology, Physiology