Vander's Human Physiology: The Mechanicsms of Body Function

Description

The thoroughly revised edition of Vander’s Human Physiology is an integrated package of textual and digital material that delivers basic and clinical content, real-life applications, and educational technologies. All these pieces come together to facilitate learning and enthusiasm for understanding the mechanisms of body function. Key focus areas include homeostasis, exercise, and human health. These and other areas of interest are elaborated upon, beginning with Chapter 1, where the key “General Principles of Physiology,” an underlying theme in the book, is first introduced. Unifying themes, such as homeostasis, are explored throughout the book at all levels of system, organ, tissue, and cellular function―themes that are always related to pathophysiology through the use of compelling clinical case studies in all chapters, and a final chapter with several cases that integrate material across the entire book.  Title Page Copyright Page Brief Contents Meet the Author From the Authors Contents Index of Exercise Physiology Guided Tour Through A Chapter Updates and Additions Acknowledgments Connect01 Connect02 1 Homeostasis: A Framework for Human Physiology 2 Chemical Composition of the Body and Its Relation to Physiology 3 Cellular Structure, Proteins, and Metabolic Pathways Cell Structure Protein Synthesis, Degradation, and Secretion Interactions Between Proteins and Ligands Chemical Reactions and Enzymes Metabolic Pathways 4 Movement of Solutes and Water Across Cell Membranes 5 Cell Signaling in Physiology 6 Neuronal Signaling and the Structure of the Nervous System Cells of the Nervous System Membrane Potentials Synapses Structure of the Nervous System 7 Sensory Physiology General Principles Specific Sensory Systems 8 Consciousness, the Brain, and Behavior 9 Muscle Skeletal Muscle Smooth and Cardiac Muscle 10 Control of Body Movement 11 The Endocrine System General Characteristics of Hormones and Hormonal Control Systems The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland The Thyroid Gland The Endocrine Response to Stress Endocrine Control of Growth Endocrine Control of Ca2+ Homeostasis 12 Cardiovascular Physiology General Features of the Circulatory System The Heart The Vascular System Integration of Cardiovascular Function: Regulation of Systemic Arterial Pressure Cardiovascular Patterns in Health and Disease Hemostasis: The Prevention of Blood Loss 13 Respiratory Physiology 14 The Kidneys and Regulation of Water and Inorganic Ions Basic Principles of Renal Physiology Regulation of Ion and Water Balance Hydrogen Ion Regulation 15 The Digestion and Absorption of Food 16 Regulation of Organic Metabolism and Energy Balance Control and Integration of Carbohydrate, Protein, and Fat Metabolism Regulation of Total-Body Energy Balance Regulation of Body Temperature 17 Reproduction Overview and Gametogenesis, Sex Determination, and Sex Differentiation; General Principles of Reproductive Endocrinology Male Reproductive Physiology Female Reproductive Physiology Pregnancy, Contraception, Infertility, and Hormonal Changes Through Life 18 The Immune System 19 Medical Physiology: Integration Using Clinical Cases APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C Glossary/Index