Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function

1 A Framework for Human PhysiologyPart One-Basic Cell Functions2 Chemical Composition of the Body3 Cell Structure4 Protein Activity and Cellular Metabolism5 Genetic Information and Protein Synthesis6 Movement of Molecules Across Cell MembranesPart Two-Biological Control Systems7 Homeostatic Mechanisms and Cellular Communication8 Neural Control Mechanisms9 The Sensory Systems10 Principles of Hormonal Control Systems11 Muscle12 Control of Body Movement13 Consciousness and BehaviorPart Three-Coordinated Body Functions14 Circulation15 Respiration16 The Kidneys and Regulation of Water and Inorganic Ions17 The Digestion and Absorption of Food18 Regulation of Organic Metabolism, Growth, and Energy Balance19 Reproduction20 Defense Mechanisms of the Body Appendixes A Answers to Thought QuestionsB GlossaryC English and Metric UnitsD Electrophysiology EquationsE Outline of Exercise Physiology