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Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (September 15, 2020) © 2019

  • Dee Unglaub Silverthorn University of Texas, Austin

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  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
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Title overview

Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach engages you in developing an understanding of human physiology and in moving beyond memorization as you learn to think critically in solving real-world problems. The foundation of Dr. Silverthorn's approach is her active learning instruction style that integrates big picture themes with up-to-date cellular and molecular physiology topics.

The 8th Edition features new Try It activities that present a real-world research problem or a classic experiment and guide you in thinking like a scientist. Updated Focus on…Graphing activities engage you in active learning and Focus on…Mapping helps you in creating concept maps.

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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