TY - BOOK AU - Vander, Arthur AU - Sherman, James AU - Luciano, Dorothy TI - Human physiology : the mechanisms of body function. SN - 0072908017 AV - QP34.5.V22 PY - 2001/// CY - Boston PB - McGra-Hill KW - Human physiology N1 - Includes answers, glossary, and index; 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 -- UR - http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/ap/vander8e ER -