Fox, Stuart Ira.

Human physiology / Stuart Ira Fox. - 13th ed. - New York, NY : McGraw-Hill, c2013. - xx, 752, [57] p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes index.

CONTENTS: The study of Body function -- Chemical composition of the body -- Cell structure and genetic control -- Enzymes and Energy -- Cell Respiration and metabolism -- Interactions between cells and extracellular environment -- The nervous system:neurons and synapses -- The central nervous system -- The autonomic nervous system -- Sensory Physiology -- Endocrine glands:secretion and action of hormones -- Muscle:mechanisms of contration and neural control -- Blood,heart and circulation -- Cardiac output,blood flow and blood pleasure -- The Immune system -- Respiratory physiology -- Physiology of the kidneys-- The digestive system -- Regulation and metabolism -- Reproduction.

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