Human Physiology: The Basis of Medicine

What is physiology? The chemical constitution of the body Introducing cells The transport functions of the plasma membrane Principles of cell signaling Nerve cells and their connections Muscle Sensory systems The physiology of motor systems The autonomic nervous system Some aspects of higher nervous function The hormonal regulation of the body The properties of blood Defense against infection - inflammation and immunity The heart and circulation The respiratory system The kidney and the regulation of the internal environment The digestive system The nutritional needs of the body The physiology of the male and female productive systems Fertilization, pregnancy and lactation Fetal and neonatal physiology The control of growth Energy balance and the control of metabolic rate The physiology of exercise The regulation of body temperature The regulation of plasma glucose The regulation of body fluid volume Acid-base balance The physiology of high altitude and diving Clinical physiology.