Vander, Sherman, Luciano's Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function, 9/e
Eric P. Widmaier,
Boston University Hershel Raff,
Medical College of Wisconsin Kevin T. Strang,
University of Wisconsin - Madison
ISBN: 0072437936 Copyright year: 2004
Table of Contents
1 Homeostasis: A Framework for Human Physiology
2 Chemical Composition of the Body
3 Cell Structure and Protein Function
SECTION A Cell Structure
SECTION B Proteins
SECTION C Protein Binding Sites
SECTION D Enzymes and Chemical Energy
SECTION E Metabolic Pathways
4 Movement of Molecules Across Cell Membranes
5 Control of Cells by Chemical Messengers
6 Neuronal Signaling and the Structure of the Nervous System
SECTION A Neural Tissue
SECTION B Membrane Potentials
SECTION C Synapses
SECTION D Structure of the Nervous System
7 Sensory Physiology
SECTION A General Principles
SECTION B Specific Sensory Systems
8 Consciousness, the Brain, and Behavior
9 Muscle
SECTION A Skeletal Muscle
SECTION B Smooth Muscle
10 Control of Body Movement
11 The Endocrine System
SECTION A Principles of Hormonal Control Systems
SECTION B The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
SECTION C The Thyroid Gland
SECTION D The Adrenal Glands and the Response to Stress
SECTION E Endocrine Control of Growth
12 Cardiovascular Physiology
SECTION A Overall Design of the Circulatory System
SECTION B The Heart
SECTION C The Vascular System
SECTION D Integration of Cardiovascular Function: Regulation of
Systemic Arterial Pressure
SECTION E Cardiovascular Patterns in Health and Disease
SECTION F Blood and Hemostasis
13 Respiratory Physiology
14 The Kidneys and Regulation of Water and Inorganic Ions
SECTION A Basic Principles of Renal Physiology
SECTION B Regulation of Sodium, Water, and Potassium Balance
SECTION C Calcium Regulation
SECTION D Hydrogen-Ion Regulation
SECTION E Diuretics and Kidney Disease
15 The Digestion and Absorption of Food
16 Regulation of Organic Metabolism and Energy Balance
SECTION A Control and Integration of Carbohydrate, Protein, and Fat Metabolism
SECTION B Regulation of Total-Body Energy Balance and Temperature
17 Reproduction
SECTION A General Terminology and Concepts
SECTION B Male Reproductive Physiology
SECTION C Female Reproductive Physiology
SECTION D The Chronology of Reproductive Function
18 Defense Mechanisms of the Body
SECTION A Immunology: Defenses Against Foreign Matter
SECTION B Toxicology: The Metabolism of Environmental Chemicals
Appendix A Answers to Thought Questions
Appendix B Glossary
Appendix C English and Metric Units
Appendix D The Goldman Equation
Appendix E Outline of Exercise Physiology
Appendix F Outline of Clinical Applications
2004