Human Physiology - The Mechanisms of Body Function

Preface......Page 3
Abbreviations......Page 1
Visual Tour......Page 9
Correlations......Page 13
A Framework for Human Physiology......Page 16
Chemical Composition of the Body......Page 25
Cell Structure......Page 50
Protein Activity and Cellular Metabolism......Page 66
Genetic Information and Protein Synthesis......Page 103
Movement of Molecules Across Cell Membranes ......Page 127
Homeostatic Mechanisms and Cellular Communication......Page 154
Neural Control Mechanisms......Page 186
The Sensory Systems......Page 237
Principles of Hormonal Control Systems......Page 273
Muscle......Page 300
Control of Body Movement......Page 342
Consciousness and Behavior......Page 360
Circulation......Page 381
The Kidneys and Regulation of Water and Inorganic Ions......Page 513
Defense Mechanisms of the Body......Page 692
Appendix A......Page 738
Appendix B Glossary......Page 748
Appendix C Units......Page 781
Appendix E outline of exercise physiology......Page 783
Index......Page 784