Vander's human physiology : the mechanisms of body function.

Author/creator Widmaier, Eric P.
Other author Raff, Hershel, 1953-
Other author Strang, Kevin T.
Other author Vander, Arthur J., 1933-
Format Book
EditionThirteenth edition / Eric P. Widmaier, Boston University, Hershel Raff, Medical College of Wisconsin, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Kevin T. Strang, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
PublicationNew York : McGraw-Hill, [2014]
Descriptionxxiv, 707 pages, 66 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Subjects

Portion of title Human physiology
Contents Homeostasis: a framework for human physiology -- Chemical composition of the body -- Cellular structure, proteins, and metabolism -- Movement of molecules across cell membranes -- Control of cells by chemical messengers -- Neuronal signaling and the structure of the nervous system -- Sensory physiology -- Consciousness, the brain, and behavior -- Muscle -- Control of body movement -- The endocrine system -- Cardiovascular physiology -- Respiratory physiology -- The kidneys and regulation of water and inorganic ions -- The digestion and absorption of food -- Regulation of organic metabolism and energy balance -- Reproduction -- The immune system -- Medical physiology: integration using clinical cases.
General noteIncludes indexes.
LCCN 2012041775
ISBN9780073378305 (hard copy : alk. paper)
ISBN0073378305 (hard copy : alk. paper)

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