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Author Silverthorn, Dee Unglaub, 1948-

Title Human physiology : an integrated approach / Dee Unglaub Silverthorn ; with contributions by Bruce R. Johnson ; and William C. Ober, illustration coordinator ; Claire W. Garrison, illustrator ; Andrew C. Silverthorn, clinical consultant
Edition Fifth edition
Published San Francisco : Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, [2010]
©2010

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Description xxxiv, 867 pages, 83 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
4 3/4 in
Contents Basic cell processes: integration and coordination -- Introduction to physiology -- Molecular interactions -- Compartmentation: cells and tissues -- Energy and cellular metabolism -- Membrane dynamics -- Communication, integration, and homeostasis -- Homeostasis and control -- Introduction to the endocrine system -- Neurons: cellular and network properties -- The central nervous system -- Sensory physiology -- Efferent division: autonomic and somatic motor control -- Muscles -- Integrative physiology I: control of body movement -- Integration of function -- Cardiovascular physiology -- Blood flow and the control of blood pressure -- Blood -- Mechanics of breathing -- Gas exchange and transport -- The kidneys -- Integrative physiology II: fluid and electrolyte balance -- Metabolism, growth, and aging -- The digestive system -- Metabolism and energy balance -- Endocrine control of growth and metabolism -- The immune system -- Integrative physiology III: exercise -- Reproduction and development
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes index
Notes System requirements: Windows XP/SP2/Vista; Adobe Shockwave player, Adobe Flash player, Adobe Reader, Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0, or Safari 2.0.2-3.0; 1024 x 768 resolution
Subject Human physiology -- Interactive multimedia.
Human physiology.
Physiology.
Physiology.
Physiology.
Author Garrison, Claire W.
Johnson, Bruce R.
Ober, William C.
Silverthorn, Andrew C.
LC no. 2008050369
ISBN 0321559398 (set)
0321559800
9780321559395 (set)
9780321559807
Other Titles Interactive physiology : 10-system suite