| Description |
xx, 766 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Homeostasis : the foundation of physiology -- Cellular physiology -- The plasma membrane and membrane potential -- Neuronal physiology -- The central nervous system -- The peripheral nervous system : afferent division; special senses -- The peripheral nervous system : efferent division -- Muscle physiology -- Cardiac physiology -- The blood vessels and blood pressure -- The blood -- The body defenses -- The respiratory system -- The urinary system -- Fluid and acid-base balance -- The digestive system -- Energy balance and temperature regulation -- Principles of endocrinology; the central endocrine glands -- The peripheral endocrine glands -- The reproductive system -- The metric system -- A review of chemical principles -- Storage, replication, and expression of genetic information -- Principles of quantitative reasoning |
| Notes |
Study guide by John P. Harley |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Human physiology.
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Physiological Phenomena.
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Physiological Phenomena.
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Anatomy.
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| Author |
Harley, John P.
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| LC no. |
00036011 |
| ISBN |
0534372546 |
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0534568262 |
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