Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach, Global Edition, 9th edition

Published by Pearson (8 June 2026) © 2027

  • Dee Unglaub Silverthorn University of Texas, Austin
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Title overview

For courses in human physiology.

Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach moves students beyond memorisation, helping them construct a global view of the body, its systems, and the many processes that keep the systems working. Silverthorn builds on her active learning instruction style and integrates big-picture themes with the most current cellular and molecular physiology topics.

The 9th Edition now highlights core physiology concepts with openers that preview the chapters in each unit to help students make connections, and provides new Visual Summaries for each chapter. Updated and added discussion and research are incorporated throughout.

Table of contents

  • I. Basic Cell Processes: Integration and Coordination
  • 1. Introduction to Physiology
  • 2. Molecular Interaction
  • 3. Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues
  • 4. Energy and Cellular Metabolism
  • 5. Membrane Dynamics
  • 6. Communication, Integration, and Homeostasis
  • II. Homeostasis and Control
  • 7. The Immune System
  • 8. Introduction to the Endocrine System
  • 9. Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties
  • 10. The Central Nervous System
  • 11. Sensory Physiology
  • 12. Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control
  • 13. Muscles
  • 14. Integrative Physiology I: Control of Body Movement
  • III. Integration of Function
  • 15. Cardiovascular Physiology
  • 16. Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure
  • 17. Blood 18. Mechanics of Breathing
  • 19. Gas Exchange and Transport
  • 20. The Kidneys
  • 21. Integrative Physiology II: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
  • IV. Metabolism, Growth, and Aging
  • 22. The Digestive System
  • 23. Metabolism and Energy Balance
  • 24. Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism
  • 25. Integrative Physiology III: Exercise
  • 26. Reproduction and Development

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