Description |
viii, 610 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Series |
The lecture note series |
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Lecture notes on.
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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.
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Physiology.
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Author |
Bray, John J., PhD.
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LC no. |
98028849 |
ISBN |
0865427763 |
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0865427755 |
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