Principles of Human Physiology, Global Edition, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (October 31, 2016) © 2017

  • Cindy L. Stanfield University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama

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Table of 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 the Regulation of Breathing
  • 18. The Urinary System: Renal Function
  • 19. The Urinary System: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
  • 20. The Gastrointestinal System
  • 21: The Endocrine System. Regulation of Energy Metabolism and Growth
  • 22. The Reproductive System
  • 23. The Immune System
  • 24. Diabetes Mellitus

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