Ebook: Human physiology. From cells to systems

Introduction to physiology and homeostasis -- Cell physiology -- The plasma membrane and membrane potential --Principles of neural and hormonal communication -- The central nervous system -- The peripheral nervous system: afferent division; special senses -- The peripheral nervous system: efferent division -- Muscle physiology -- Cardiac physiology -- The blood vessels and blood pressure -- The blood -- Body defenses -- The respiratory system -- The urinary system -- Fluid and acid-base balance -- The digestive system -- Energy balance and temperature regulation -- Principles of endocrinology; the central endocrine glands -- The peripheral endocrine glands -- The reproductive system