Human physiology /
Fox, Stuart Ira.
Human physiology / Stuart Ira Fox. - Sixth edition. - Boston, Massachusetts : WCB/McGraw-Hill, c1999 - xx, 731 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The study of body function -- Chemical composition of the body -- Cell structure and genetic control -- Enzymes and energy -- Cell respiration and metabolism -- Membrane transport and the membrane potential -- The nervous system -- The central nervous system -- The autonomic nervous system -- Sensory physiology -- Endocrine glands -- Muscel -- 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.
This text introduces basic and biological concepts at a level appropriate for students without a strong science background. Clinical investigations feature at the end of each chapter, which should allow the reader to use their knowledge and critical thinking skills to apply what they have learned
697341917
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
QP 34.5 .F69 1999
Human physiology / Stuart Ira Fox. - Sixth edition. - Boston, Massachusetts : WCB/McGraw-Hill, c1999 - xx, 731 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The study of body function -- Chemical composition of the body -- Cell structure and genetic control -- Enzymes and energy -- Cell respiration and metabolism -- Membrane transport and the membrane potential -- The nervous system -- The central nervous system -- The autonomic nervous system -- Sensory physiology -- Endocrine glands -- Muscel -- 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.
This text introduces basic and biological concepts at a level appropriate for students without a strong science background. Clinical investigations feature at the end of each chapter, which should allow the reader to use their knowledge and critical thinking skills to apply what they have learned
697341917
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
QP 34.5 .F69 1999