Vander, Arthur creator Sherman, James Luciano, Dorothy text xxu Boston McGra-Hill 2001 8th ed. monographic eng

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xxxvii, 800 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. Contents: A framework for human physiology Part One Basic cell functions: Chemical composition of the body -- Cell structure -- Protein activity and cellular metabolism --Genetic information and protein synthesis -- Movement of molecules across cell membranes -- Part Two Biological control systems: Homeostastic mechanisms ad cellular communication -- Neural control mechanisms -- The sensory systems -- Principles of hormonal control systems -- Muscle -- Control of body movement -- Consciousness and behavior -- Part Three Coordinated body functions: Circulation -- Respiration -- The kidneys and regulation of water and inorganic ions -- The digestion and absorption of food -- Regulation of organic metabolism, growth, and energy balance -- Reproduction -- Defense mechanisms of the body -- Arthur Vander, James Sherman and Dorothy Luciano Includes answers, glossary, and index. Human physiology QP34.5.V22 0072908017 http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/ap/vander8e http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/ap/vander8e 120717 20210414114653.0