Human physiology : the mechanisms of body function / Arthur Vander, James Sherman, Dorothy Luciano.

By:

Vander, Arthur J. (Arthur Jerome), 1933-

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Material type: Text

TextSeries: McGraw-Hill international editionsPublication details: Boston, Mass. ; London : McGraw-Hill, c2001.Edition: 8th edDescription: xxviii, 800p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cmISBN:

9780071180887 (pbk.) :
0071180885

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DDC classification:

612 VAN

LOC classification:

QP34.5 .V36 2001

Contents:

Summary: This edition has been extensively updated with new genetics information, including such areas as the Human Genome Project, transcription factors and gene cloning. An increased number of summary tables help students review key concepts.

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Title notes ( 5 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Vol info	Copy number	Status	Barcode
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection	612 VAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))		1	Available	119875
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone CD	612 VAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	CD 270	1	Available	119876
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone CD	612 VAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	CD 271	1	Available	119877

Previous ed.: Boston; London: WCB/McGraw-Hill, 1998.

Text on inside covers.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 780) and index.

1. A framework for Human Physiology: PART ONE: Basic Cell Functions:- 2. Chemical composition of the Body--3. Cell structure--4. Protein activity and cellular metabolism--5. Genetic information and protein synthesis--6. Movement of molecules across cell membranes--PART TWO: Biological Control Systems:- 7. Homeostatic Mechanisms and cellular communications--8. Neural control mechanisms--9. The sensory systems--10. Principles of hormonal control systems--11. Muscle--12. Control of Body movement--Consciousness and behavior--PART THREE: Coordinated Body Functions:- 14. Circulation--15. Respiration--16. The kidneys and regulation of water and inorganic ions--17. The digestion and absorption of food--18. Regulation of organic metabolism, growth, and energy balance--19. Reproduction--20. Defense mechanisms of the body.

This edition has been extensively updated with new genetics information, including such areas as the Human Genome Project, transcription factors and gene cloning. An increased number of summary tables help students review key concepts.