Principles of Human Physiology, 6th edition

Cindy L. Stanfield

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ISBN-13: 9780135213001

Subject: Anatomy & Physiology

Category: Human Physiology

Brief Contents

Introduction to Physiology
The Cell: Structure and Function
Cell Metabolism
Cell Membrane Transport
Chemical Messengers
The Endocrine System: Endocrine Glands and Hormone Actions
Nerve Cells and Electrical Signaling
Synaptic Transmission and Neural Integration
The Nervous System: Central Nervous System
The Nervous System: Sensory Systems
The Nervous System: Autonomic and Motor Systems
Muscle Physiology
The Cardiovascular System: Cardiac Function
The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels, Blood Flow, and Blood Pressure
The Cardiovascular System: Blood
The Respiratory System: Pulmonary Ventilation
The Respiratory System: Gas Exchange and the Regulation of Breathing
The Urinary System: Renal Function
The Urinary System: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
The Gastrointestinal System
The Endocrine System. Regulation of Energy Metabolism and Growth
The Reproductive System
The Immune System
Diabetes Mellitus