Main description:

Principles of Human Physiology, Fourth Edition features integrated clinical coverage, challenging critical thinking questions, and a new flowchart visual style that makes it easier than ever for you to focus on key physiological processes. The new Fourth Edition now includes an even stronger focus on systems integration and clinical applications, an updated art program, and more in-chapter questions for developing critical thinking skills. In addition, features such as Chemistry Review boxes provide additional resources.

Contents:

1. Introduction to Physiology 2. The Cell: Structure and Function 3. Cell Metabolism 4. Cell Membrane Transport 5. Chemical Messengers 6. The Endocrine System: Endocrine Glands and Hormone Actions 7. Nerve Cells and Electrical Signaling 8. Synaptic Transmission and Neural Integration 9. The Nervous System: Central Nervous System 10. The Nervous System: Sensory Systems 11. The Nervous System: Autonomic and Motor Systems 12. Muscle Physiology 13. The Cardiovascular System: Cardiac Function 14. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels, Blood Flow and Blood Pressure 15. The Cardiovascular System: Blood 16. The Respiratory System: Pulmonary Ventilation 17. The Respiratory System: Gas Exchange and Regulation of Breathing 18. The Urinary System: Renal Function 19. The Urinary System: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 20. The Gastrointestinal System 21. Regulation of Energy Metabolism and Growth 22. The Reproductive System 23. The Immune System 24. Diabetes Mellitus: The Epidemic