TY - BOOK AU - Widmaier,Eric P. AU - Raff,Hershel AU - Strang,Kevin T. AU - Vander,Arthur J. TI - Vander, Sherman, & Luciano's human physiology: the mechanisms of body function SN - 0072437936 (alk. paper) AV - QP34.5 .W47 2004 PY - 2004/// CY - Boston PB - McGraw-Hill Higher Education KW - Human physiology N1 - Previous ed. published under: Vander, Arthur J., 1933-; Previous ed. has title: Human physiology; Includes bibliographical references (p. [798]) and index; Homeostasis : a framework for human physiology -- Chemical composition of the body -- Cell structure and protein function -- Movements of molecules across the cell membrane -- Control of cells by chemical messengers -- Neuronal signalling and the structure of the nervous system -- Sensory physiology -- Consciousness, the brain and behaviour -- Muscle -- Control of body movements -- 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 -- Defence mechanisms of the body. ER -