Anatomy & physiology : the unity of form and function / Kenneth S. Saladin.

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Author/Creator:

Saladin, Kenneth S.

Language:

English

Imprint:

2nd ed. - Boston : McGraw-Hill, 2001.

Format:

Title Variation:

Anatomy and physiology

Note:

Accompanied by: Clinical Applications Manual. 190 p. ; 28 cm. Includes index.

Contents:

A framework for human physiology. Part One Basic cell functions: chemical composition of the body-- cell structure-- protein activity and cellular metabolism-- genetic information and protein synthesis-- movement of molecules across cell membranes. Part Two Biological control systems: homeostatic mechanisms and cellular communication-- neural control mechanisms-- the sensory systems-- principles of hormonal control systems-- muscle-- control of body movement-- consciousness and behaviour. Part Three Co-ordinated body functions: circulation-- respiration-- the kidneys and regulation of water and inorganic ions-- the digestion and absorption of food-- regulation of organic metabolism, growth, and energy balance-- reproduction-- defense mechanisms of the body. Appendices: answers to thought questions-- English and metric units-- electrophysiology equations-- outline of exercise physiology.
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Included Work:

Clinical Aplications Manual.

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ISBN:

007290786X
9780072907865