Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function - Hardcover

Vander, Arthur J.; Etc.; Sherman, James; Luciano, Dorothy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0070669929 ISBN 13: 9780070669925

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US, 1994

Synopsis

As in previous editions, this book maintains its goal of presenting fundamental principles and facts of human physiology in a format that is suitable for undergraduates at the sophomore/junior level. All material has been completely updated with the following topics being expanded or updated for the first time: imaging techniques, cell division cycle genes, cancer, recombinant DNA, biological rhythms in cancer therapy, cross-tolerance to drugs, bulimia, impotence and pregnancy sickness. Coverage of topics in exercise physiology and hte physiology of sex has been expanded also. This book also includes: extensive use of summary flow diagrams and summary tables; entire section on receptors, second messengers and signal transduction; and expanded coverage of molecular biology and its applications in human physiology.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0070669929
• ISBN 13: 9780070669925
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 768