Principles of human physiology /
Cindy L. Stanfield.
- 5th ed.
- xviii, 782 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
- Always learning. .
Includes Index.
1. Introduction to Physiology 2. The Cell: Structure and Function 3. Cell Metabolism 4. Cell Membrane Transport 5. Chemical Messengers 6. The Endocrine System: Endocrine Glands and Hormone Actions 7. Nerve Cells and Electrical Signaling 8. Synaptic Transmission and Neural Integration 9. The Nervous System: Central Nervous System 10. The Nervous System: Sensory Systems 11. The Nervous System: Autonomic and Motor Systems 12. Muscle Physiology 13. The Cardiovascular System: Cardiac Function 14. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels, Blood Flow, and Blood Pressure 15. The Cardiovascular System: Blood 16. The Respiratory System: Pulmonary Ventilation 17. The Respiratory System: Gas Exchange and the Regulation of Breathing 18. The Urinary System: Renal Function 19. The Urinary System: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 20. The Gastrointestinal System 21. The Endocrine System: Regulation of Energy Metabolism and Growth 22. The Reproductive System 23. The Immune System 24. Diabetes Mellitus