Sherwood Lauralee. Fundamentals of Physiology: A Human Perspective

3rd edition. — Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2006. — 771 p. — ISBN 978-0534466978.Fundamentals of Physiology, Third Edition, is based on Lauralee Sherwood's best selling Fifth Edition of Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems, While both texts cover the same key topics in a current, engaging, and clinically relevant manner, Fundamentals of Physiology is briefer, lower in level, and requires less of a background in chemistry, physics, and math than its sister text. Essential content is organized around the central theme of homeostasis, as demonstrated by the system-specific homeostatic model that opens each chapter, as well as the "Focus on Homeostasis" that completes each chapter. New to this edition are process-oriented figures, created to aid today's visual learners. These figures include step-by-step descriptions summarizing and integrating various aspects of essential concepts.Homeostasis: The Foundation of Physiology
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 and Body Defenses
The Respiratory System
The Urinary System
Fluid and Acid–Base Balance
The Digestive System
Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation
The Endocrine System
The Reproductive System