Human Physiology

Stuart Fox is a professor at Pierce College in Los Angeles. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California in Medical Physiology. In addition to his work on this text, he is the co-author of Concepts of Human A&P, Synopsis of Anatomy & Physiology, several lab manuals, and numerous research papers. Krista Lee Rompolski earned her Ph.D. in exercise physiology from the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Health and Physical Activity, after earning her bachelors and masters degrees from Bloomsburg University, near her birthplace of Mount Carmel, PA. Krista is currently an associate professor of Physical Therapy at Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA, where she teaches Gross Anatomy and Pathophysiology to the Physical Therapy students, as well as Anatomy and Physiology to undergraduate Health Sciences students. Prior to joining Moravian College, Krista taught Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology, and clinical research courses at Drexel University for seven years.

1. The Study of Body Function
2. Chemical Composition of the Body
3. Cell Structure and Genetic Control
4. Enzymes and Energy
5. Cell Respiration and Metabolism
6. Interactions Between Cells and the Extracellular Environment
7. The Nervous System
8. The Central Nervous System
9. The Autonomic Nervous System
10. Sensory Physiology
11. Endocrine Glands
12. Muscle
13. Blood, Heart and Circulation
14. Cardio Output, Blood Flow, and Blood Pressure
15. The Immune System
16. Respiratory Physiology
17. Physiology of the Kidneys
18. The Digestive System
19. Regulation of Metabolism
20. Reproduction