Table of Contents “...Introduction to physiology: the cell and general physiology -- Membrane physiology, nerve, and muscle -- The heart -- The circulation -- The body fluids and kidneys -- Blood cells, immunity, and blood coagulation -- Respiration -- Aviation, space, and deep-sea diving physiology -- The nervous system: A. general principles and sensory physiology -- The nervous system: B. the special senses -- The nervous system: C. motor and integrative neurophysiology -- Gastrointestinal physiology -- Metabolism and temperature regulation -- Endocrinology and reproduction -- Sports physiology....”

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Table of Contents “...Introduction to anatomy and physiology : learning the language -- The human body : reading the map -- Biochemistry : the basic ingredients of life -- The cells : the raw materials and building blocks -- Tissues and systems : the inside story -- The skeletal system : the framework -- The muscular system : movement for the journey -- The integumentary system : the protective covering -- The nervous system (Part I) : the information super highway -- The nervous system (Part II) : the traffic control center -- The senses : the sights and sounds -- The endocrine system : the body's other control system -- The cardiovascular system : transport and supply -- The respiratory system : it's a gas -- The lymphatic and immune systems : your defense systems -- The gastrointestinal system : fuel for the trip -- The urinary system : filtration and fluid balance -- The reproductive system : replacement and repair -- The journey's end : now what?....”

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Table of Contents “...Front Cover; Front Matter; Copyright; About the Authors; Dedications; Brief Contents; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Guided Tour; PART I: ORGANIZATION OF THE HUMAN BODY; Chapter 1 The Sciences of Anatomy and Physiology; Chapter 2 Atoms, Ions, and Molecules; Chapter 3 Energy, Chemical Reactions, and Cellular Respiration; Chapter 4 Biology of the Cell; Chapter 5 Tissue Organization; PART II: SUPPORT AND BODY MOVEMENT; Chapter 6 Integumentary System; Chapter 7 Skeletal System: Bone Structure and Function; Chapter 8 Skeletal System: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton; Chapter 9 Skeletal System: ArticulationsChapter 10 Muscle Tissue; Chapter 11 Muscular System: Axial and Appendicular Muscles; PART III: COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL; Chapter 12 Nervous System: Nervous Tissue; Chapter 13 Nervous System: Brain and Cranial Nerves; Chapter 14 Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves; Chapter 15 Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System; Chapter 16 Nervous System: Senses; Chapter 17 Endocrine System; PART IV: MAINTENANCE AND REGULATION; Chapter 18 Cardiovascular System: Blood; Chapter 19 Cardiovascular System: Heart; Chapter 20 Cardiovascular System: Vessels and CirculationChapter 21 Lymphatic System; Chapter 22 Immune System and the Body's Defense; Chapter 23 Respiratory System; Chapter 24 Urinary System; Chapter 25 Fluid and Electrolytes; Chapter 26 Digestive System; Chapter 27 Nutrition and Metabolism; PART V: REPRODUCTION; Chapter 28 Reproductive System; Chapter 29 Development, Pregnancy, and Heredity; Appendix A: Answers to "What Do You Think?"...”
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