Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach, Global Edition, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (29 July 2024) © 2024

  • Dee Unglaub Silverthorn University of Texas, Austin

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ISBN-13: 9781292259628
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach, Global Edition
Published 2018

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Title overview

Develop your skills for tomorrow's challenges with real-life knowledge that the best-selling text in Human Physiology has to offer.

Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach, 8th edition,is the best-selling, first-semester text in Physiology worldwide.

Well-known for its active learning style, this edition includes the most up-to-date topics of the discipline, encouraging you to gain a deeper understanding of the concepts by thinking critically and solving real-life problems.

With a range of features to further support your learning, this best-seller will help you move beyond memorisation and prepare for the challenges in your future career.

Table of contents

I. BASIC CELL PROCESSES: INTEGRATION AND COORDINATION

  1. Introduction to Physiology
  2. Molecular Interactions
  3. Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues
  4. Energy and Cellular Metabolism
  5. Membrane Dynamics
  6. Communication, Integration, and Homeostasis

II. HOMEOSTASIS AND CONTROL

  1. Introduction to the Endocrine System
  2. Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties
  3. The Central Nervous System
  4. Sensory Physiology
  5. Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control
  6. Muscles
  7. Integrative Physiology I: Control of Body Movement

III. INTEGRATION OF FUNCTION

  1. Cardiovascular Physiology
  2. Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure
  3. Blood
  4. Mechanics of Breathing
  5. Gas Exchange and Transport
  6. The Kidneys
  7. Integrative Physiology II: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

IV. METABOLISM, GROWTH, AND AGING

  1. The Digestive System
  2. Metabolism and Energy Balance
  3. Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism
  4. The Immune System
  5. Integrative Physiology III: Exercise
  6. Reproduction and Development

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