Table of Contents

Introduction: The Science of Physiology. Part I: Cellular Functions. Chemical and Physical Principles. The Structure and Function of Cells. Transport Through the Cell Membrane. Cellular Control Mechanisms. Energy and Cellular Metabolism. Part II: Physiological Control Systems. Functional Organization of the Nervous System. Sensory Systems. Motor Systems. The Autonomic Nervous System. Central Integrative Systems. Endocrine Control Mechanisms. The Pinuitary Hormones. The Adrenal Glands. The Endocrine Pancreas. Part III: Integrative Organ Functions. Muscle. Functions of the Blood. The Heart. Circulation. Respiration. Pulmonary Circulation and Gas Exchange. The Gastrointestinal System. The Kidney. Regulation of Fluid and Elecrolyte Balance. Regulation of Acid-Base Balance. Calcium, Phosphate, And Bone Metabolism. Regulation of Body Temperature. Body Defense and the Immune Response. Environmental Phsiology. Physiology of Exercise. Reproductive Physiology. Pregnancy, Fetal Development, And Lactation. Sexual Physiology.