Unit 1. Basic Cell Processes : Integration and Coordination
Chapter 1. Introduction to physiology
Chapter 2. Molecular interactions
Chapter 3. Compartmentation : Cells and tissues
Chapter 4. Energy and cellular metabolism
Chapter 5. Membrane dynamics
Chapter 6. Communication, integration, and homeostasis
Unit 2. Homeostasis and Control
Chapter 7. Introduction to the endocrine system
Chapter 8. Neurons : Cellular and network properties
Chapter 9. The central nervous system
Chapter 10. Sensory physiology
Chapter 11. Efferent division : Autonomic and somatic motor control
Chapter 12. Muscles
Chapter 13. Integrative physiology I : Control of body movement
Unit 3. Integration of Function
Chapter 14. Cardiovascular physiology
Chapter 15. Blood flow and the control of blood pressure
Chapter 16. Blood
Chapter 17. Mechanics of breathing
Chapter 18. Gas exchange and transport
Chapter 19. The kidneys
Chapter 20. Integrative physiology II : Fluid and electrolyte balance
Unit 4. Metabolism, Growth, and Aging
Chapter 21. The digestive system
Chapter 22. Metabolism and energy balance
Chapter 23. Endocrine control of growth and metabolism
Chapter 24. The immune system
Chapter 25. Integrative physiology III : Exercise
Chapter 26. Reproduction and development
Appendices
Appendix A. Answers
Appendix B. Physics and math
Appendix C. Genetics
Photo credits
Glossary / Index

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