Main description:

For courses in Human Physiology. Move beyond memorisation: Prepare students for tomorrow's challenges

Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach is the #1 best-selling 1-semester human physiology text world-wide. The 8th Edition engages students in developing a deeper understanding of human physiology by guiding them to think critically and equipping them to solve real-world problems. Updates, such as new Try It activities and detailed teaching suggestions in the new Ready-to-Go Teaching Modules, help students learn and apply mapping skills, graphing skills, and data interpretation skills.

The text reflects Dr. Silverthorn's active learning style of instruction and builds upon the thorough integration of "big picture" themes with up-to-date cellular and molecular physiology topics that have always been the foundation of her approach.

Contents:

I. BASIC CELL PROCESSES: INTEGRATION AND COORDINATION

Introduction to Physiology
Molecular Interactions
Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues
Energy and Cellular Metabolism
Membrane Dynamics
Communication, Integration, and Homeostasis

II. 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

III. 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

IV. METABOLISM, GROWTH, AND AGING

The Digestive System
Metabolism and Energy Balance
Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism
The Immune System
Integrative Physiology III: Exercise
Reproduction and Development