Human physiology

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Fox, Stuart Ira (-)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boston : McGraw-Hill cop.2008
Edición:10th ed
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The study of body function
  • Chemical composition of the body
  • Cell structure and genetic control
  • Enzymes and energy
  • Cell respiration and metabolism
  • Interactions between cells and the extracellular environment
  • The nervous system : neurons and synapses
  • The central nervous system
  • The autonomic nervous system
  • Sensory physiology
  • Endocrine glands : secretion and action of hormones
  • Muscle : mechanisms of contraction and neural control
  • Heart and circulation
  • Cardiac output, blood flow, and blood pressure
  • The immune system
  • Respiratory physiology
  • Physiology of the kidneys
  • The digestive system
  • Regulation of metabolism
  • Reproduction.