| Description |
xiii, 650 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
The lecture notes series |
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Lecture notes on.
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| Contents |
Cell physiology -- Cellular communication -- Introduction to the nervous system -- Signalling in the nervous system -- Muscle -- Sensory systems -- Special senses -- Motor system -- Higher nervous functions -- Pain -- Endcrine system -- Reproduction -- Blood -- Introduction to the cardiovascular system -- Cardiovascular system - the heart -- Vascular system -- Cardiovascular regulation, regional circulation & circulatory adjustments -- Respiration -- Digestive system -- Kidney -- Fluid and electrolyte balance -- Energy metabolism -- Temperature regulation -- Exercise |
| Summary |
"With concise coverage of the material most relevant to undergraduate physiology study across a wide range of courses Lecture Notes: Human Physiology is an invaluable primer for biomedical science students new to human physiology and an excellent reference and course companion for medical students and those studying sport sciences pharmacology and nursing."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Rev. ed. of: Lecture notes on human physiology. 4th ed. 1999 |
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Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Human physiology.
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Physiology.
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| Author |
Petersen, O. H. (Ole Holger)
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| LC no. |
2006020168 |
| ISBN |
1405136510 alkaline paper |
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9781405136518 alkaline paper |
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