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Human physiology : the basis of medicine

Pocock, Gillian. (Author). Richards, Christopher D. (Added Author).

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ISBN: 97801985687810 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
ISBN: 0198568789 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
Physical Description: print
xiii, 638 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

1. What is physiology? -- 2. The chemical constitution of the body -- 3. Introducing cells -- 4. The transport functions of the plasma membrane -- 5. Principles of cell signaling -- 6. Nerve cells and their connections -- 7. Muscle -- 8. Sensory systems -- 9. The physiology of motor systems -- 10. The autonomic nervous system -- 11. Some aspects of higher nervous function -- 12. The hormonal regulation of the body -- 13. The properties of blood -- 14. Defense against infection : inflammation and immunity -- 15. The heart and circulation -- 16. The respiratory system -- 17. The kidney and the regulation of the internal environment -- 18. The digestive system -- 19. The nutritional needs of the body -- 20. The physiology of the male and female reproductive systems -- 21. Fertilization, pregnancy, and lactation -- 22. Fetal and neonatal physiology -- 23. The control of growth -- 24. Energy balance and the control of metabolic rate -- 25. The physiology of exercise -- 26. The regulation of body temperature -- 27. The regulation of plasma glucose -- 28. The regulation of body fluid volume -- 29. Acid-base balance -- 30. The physiology of high altitude and diving -- 31. Clinical physiology -- App. Resuscitation following cardiac or respiratory arrest.