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Title Lecture notes on human physiology / John J. Bray ... [and others]
Edition Fourth edition
Published Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Science, 1999

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Description viii, 610 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Series The lecture note series
Lecture notes on.
Contents 1. Cell Physiology -- 2. Cellular Communication -- 3. Introduction to the Nervous System -- 4. Signalling in the Nervous System -- 5. Muscle -- 6. Sensory Systems -- 7. Special Senses -- 8. Motor System -- 9. Higher Nervous Functions -- 10. Endocrine System -- 11. Reproduction -- 12. Blood -- 13. Cardiovascular System: Introduction and the Heart -- 14. Vascular System -- 15. Cardiovascular Regulation, Regional Circulation and Circulatory Adjustments -- 16. Respiration -- 17. Digestive System -- 18. Kidney -- 19. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance -- 20. Energy Metabolism and Temperature Regulation -- 21. Exercise
Summary The team of authors and editors provides a highly readable account of 'how the body works'. The book is structured around the body systems and includes relevant diseases to illustrate the consequences of what happens when a part of a particular system fails. This book is aimed at students in biological sciences, medicine, dentistry, nutrition, pharmacy, physiotherapy and physical education. The book focuses on the core information required by students, but further information is provided in small print for the interested or the more advanced student
Notes Includes index
Subject Human physiology.
Physiology.
Author Bray, John J., PhD.
LC no. 98028849
ISBN 0865427763
0865427755