Human Physiology
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Product details:
- Edition number 5
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 7 December 2017
- ISBN 9780198737223
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages944 pages
- Size 277x222x36 mm
- Weight 2031 g
- Language English 0
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Short description:
Human Physiology provides clear explanations of the principles that govern the body's physiological processes and shows how these can be applied. This is the ideal course companion for any student needing a solid foundation in the subject for a future career in human biology, biomedical science, or medicine.
MoreLong description:
The human body is a complicated and beautiful machine, governed by the laws of physics and chemistry. By understanding its physiology - how it performs its varied functions - it is possible to build strategies for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
In this latest edition, expanded and restructured coverage of sensory physiology and the respiratory system, a new comprehensive glossary of key terms, and additional online learning resources make Human Physiology even more student-friendly than its predecessors.
Human Physiology provides clear explanations of the principles that govern the body's physiological processes and shows how these can be applied. This is the ideal course companion for any student needing a solid foundation in the subject for a future career in human biology, biomedical science, or medicine.
Online resources
Student resources
- Numerical and clinical problems
- Multiple choice questions
- Web links
Lecturer resources
- Figures from the book
Review from previous edition Helped me to pass my first year of university with a First Class. Would recommend as it details many important concepts and explains them really easily.
Table of Contents:
Section 1 Basic concepts in physiology
What is physiology?
Key concepts in chemistry
The chemical constitution of the body
Section 2 The organization and basic functions of cells
Introducing cells and tissues
The transport functions of the plasma membrane
Principles of cell signalling
Section 3 The excitable tissues - nerve and muscle
Nerve cells and their connections
Muscle
Section 4 The nervous system and special senses
Introduction to the nervous system
The physiology of motor systems
The autonomic nervous system
General principles of sensory physiology
The somatosensory system
The eye and visual pathways
The ear and auditory pathways
The vestibular system and the sense of balance
The chemical senses - smell and taste
Emotion, learning and memory
The cerebral cortex, sleep and circadian rhythms
Section 5 The endocrine system
Introduction to the endocrine system
The pituitary gland and hypothalamus
The thyroid and parathyroid glands
The adrenal glands
The endocrine pancreas and regulation of plasma glucose
Section 6 Blood and the immune system
The properties of blood
Defence against infection: the immune system
Section 7 The cardiovascular system
Introduction to the cardiovascular system
The heart
The electrocardiogram (ECG)
The circulation
The microcirculation and lymphatic system
Section 8 The respiratory system
Introduction to the respiratory system
The mechanics of breathing
Alveolar ventilation and blood gas exchange
The control of respiration
Pulmonary defence mechanisms and common disorders of respiration
The physiology of high altitude and diving
The physiology of exercise
Section 9 The regulation of the internal environment
The renal system
Fluid and electrolyte balance
Acid-base balance
The skin and thermoregulation
Section 10 The gastrointestinal system
Introduction to gastrointestinal system
The gastrointestinal tract
The liver and gall bladder
Nutrition and the regulation of food intake
Energy balance and the control of metabolic rate
Section 11 Reproduction and growth
The physiology of the male and female reproductive systems
Fertilization, pregnancy, and lactation
Fetal and neonatal physiology
The physiology of bone and the control of growth
Appendix 1 - Glossary of key terms
Appendix 2 - SI Units
