the mechanisms of body function Widmaier, Eric P. creator Raff, Hershel 1953- Strang, Kevin T. Vander, Arthur J. 1933- text bibliography nyu New York McGraw-Hill 2016 14th ed. monographic eng

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xxv, 697, [60] p. : col. ill. Homeostasis: a framework for human physiology -- Chemical composition of the body & it's relation to physiology -- Cellular structure, proteins, and metabolic pathways -- Movement of molecules across cell membranes -- Cell signaling in physiology -- Neuronal signaling and the structure of the nervous system -- Sensory physiology -- Consciousness, the brain, and behavior -- Muscle -- Control of body movement -- The endocrine system -- Cardiovascular physiology -- Respiratory physiology -- The kidneys and regulation of water and inorganic ions -- The digestion and absorption of food -- Regulation of organic metabolism and energy balance -- Reproduction -- The immune system -- Medical physiology: integration using clinical cases. Eric P. Widmaier, Hershel Raff, Kevin T. Strang. Includes bibliographical references and index. Physiology QT104 .V36 2016 1259251101 9781259251108 210330 ocn914339346