Vander's human physiology ( 10th ed )

The tenth edition of this classic text has been entrusted into the capable hands for the 2nd time to a dynamic author team. Eric Widmaier, Hershel Raff, and Kevin Strang have taken on the challenge of maintaining the strengths and reputation that have long been the hallmark of Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function. The fundamental purpose of this textbook has remained undeniably the same: to present the principles and facts of human physiology in a format that is suitable for undergraduates regardless of academic background or field of study. Human Physiology, tenth edition, carries on the tradition of clarity and accuracy, while refining and updating the content to meet the needs of today's instructors and students. The tenth edition features a streamlined, clinically oriented focus to the study of human body systems.

1 Homeostasis: A Framework for Human Physiology 2 Chemical Composition of the Body 3 Cell Structure and Protein Function 4 Movement of Molecules Across Cell Membranes 5 Control of Cells by Chemical Messengers 6 Neuronal Signaling and the Structure of the Nervous System 7 Sensory Physiology 8 Consciousness, the Brain, and Behavior 9 Muscle 10 Control of Body Movement 11 The Endocrine System 12 Cardiovascular Physiology 13 Respiratory Physiology 14 The Kidneys and Regulation of Water and Inorganic Ions 15 The Digestion and Absorption of Food 16 Regulation of Organic Metabolism and Energy Balance 17 Reproduction 18 Defense Mechanisms of the Body