| Description |
xxviii, 999 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
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4 3/4 in |
| Contents |
1. The science of physiology -- 2. Chemical and physical principles -- 3. The structure and functions of cells -- 4. Transport through the cell membrane -- 5. Cellular control mechanisms -- 6. Energy and cellular metabolism -- 7. Functional organization of the nervous system -- 8. Sensory systems -- 9. Motor sytems -- 10. The autonomic nervous system -- 11. Central integrative systems -- 12. Endocrine control mechanismm 13. The pituitary hormones -- 14. The adrenal glands -- 15. The endocrine pancreas -- 16. Muscle -- 17. Functions of the blood -- 18. The heart |
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19. Circulation -- 20. Respiration -- 21. Pulmonary circulation, gas exchange and control of breathing -- 22. The gastrointestinal system -- 23. The kidney -- 24. Fluid and electrolyte balance -- 25. Regulation of acid-base physiology --26. Calcium, phosphate and bone homeostasis -- 27. Regulation of body temperature -- 28. Body defense and the immune response -- 29. Environmental physiology -- 30. Exercise physiology -- 31. Reproductive physiology -- 32. Pregnancy, fetal development, and lactation -- 33. Sexual physiology |
| Summary |
Important, difficult concepts like the mechanism for temperature regulation are presented in separate, stand-alone chapters for greater understanding |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 1989 |
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Title of CD-ROM: PhysioEdge v.1 |
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Issued with CD-ROM: PhysioEdge v.1 (for Sherwood Human Physiology. 5th ed |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
System requirements for accompanying computer optical disc: Macintosh PowerPC processor or later. Mac OS 8.6 or later. 64MB System RAM or more. 8x CD-ROM drive. Mouse. 800 x 600 resolution (16-bit color). Sound card with 16-bit audio capabilities. Internet connection recommended to be able to link to the additional resources on the book website |
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System requirements for accompanying computer optical disc: Windows Pentium II Processor with 233 MHz clock speed. 32 MB RAM. 8x CD-ROM drive. Mouse. 800 x 600 resolution, 16-bit color. Sound card with 16-bit audio capabilities. Internet connection recommended to be able to link to the additional resources on the book website |
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Donated by Dr. Michael Venning |
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English |
| Subject |
Physiology.
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Human physiology.
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Physiology.
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Physiology.
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| Author |
Pflanzer, Richard G.
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| LC no. |
2002102993 |
| ISBN |
0534462510 |
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0534395023 CD-ROM |
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0030321298 : |
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