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Human Physiology

Author(s): Eileen K. Allen, Glynnis Edwards Cowdery

ISBN: 9789355739681

9th Edition

Copyright: 2016

India Release: 2023

₹1995

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 960

Trim Size: 279 x 216 mm

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Organized around the central theme of homeostasis—how the body meets changing demands while maintaining the internal constancy necessary for all cells and organs to function—HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY helps you appreciate the integrated functioning of the human body. Author Lauralee Sherwood uses clear, straightforward language, analogies, and frequent references to everyday experiences to help you learn and relate to physiology concepts.

  • The central theme of homeostasis helps students understand the relationship among the body systems. Each chapter begins with "Homeostasis Highlights" and ends with "Homeostasis: Chapter in Perspective," both of which help students to see how a particular system contributes to the body as a whole.
  • Concepts, Challenges, and Controversies" boxes expose students to high-interest and relevant information on such diverse topics as environmental impact on the body, stem cell research, acupuncture, strokes, and more.
  • "A Closer Look at Exercise Physiology" boxes increase awareness of the importance of physical fitness and show physiological impacts of exercise.
  • "Check Your Understanding" questions appear after each major section to help students review the main ideas just discussed.
  • "Review Exercises" features a Blooms-based organization, allowing students to progress from a basic review of key terms and concepts, through quantitative exercises, to a case study that challenges them to apply their knowledge to a patient's specific symptoms, and finally to "Thinking at a Higher Level" questions that encourage them to analyse what they have learned.

 

1. Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

2. Cell Physiology

3. The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

4. Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

5. The Central Nervous System

6. The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses

7. The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

8. Muscle Physiology

9. Cardiac Physiology

10. The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

11. The Blood

12. Body Defenses

13. The Respiratory System

14. The Urinary System

15. Fluid and Acid–Base Balance

16. The Digestive System

17. Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

18. Principles of Endocrinology; The Central Endocrine Glands

19. The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

20. The Reproductive System

Lauralee Sherwood

Following graduation from Michigan State University in 1966, Dr. Lauralee Sherwood joined the faculty at West Virginia University, where she is currently a Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine.

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