Author Description
CHAPTERS 1) The science of physiology, 2) Chemical and Physical Principles, 3) The Structure and Functions of Cells, 4) Transport Through the Cell Membrane, 5) Cellular Control Mechanisms, 6) Energy and Cellular Metabolism, 7) Functional Organization of the Nervous System, 8) Sensory Systems, 9) Motor Systems, 10) The Autonomic Nervous System, 11)Central Integrative Skills, 12) Endocrine Control Mechanisms, 13) The Pituitary Gland, 14) The Adrenal Glands, 15) The Endocrine Pancreas, 16) Muscle, 17) Hematology and Immunology, 18) The Heart, 19) The Circulation, 20) Respiration, 21) The Pulmonary Circulation and Gas Uptake, 22) Respiration in Unusual Environments, 23) The Gastrointestinal System, 24) The Kidney, 25)Regulation of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, 26)Regulation of Acid-Base Balance, 27) Calcium, Phosphate and Bone Metabolism, 28) Regulation of Body Temperature, 29) Physiology of Exercise, 30) Reproductive Physiology, 31) Pregnancy, Fetal Development, and Lactation, 32) Sexual Physiology
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This study guide investigates the core principles of human physiology to facilitate student mastery of complex biological systems. Florence C. Ricciuti provides a structured pedagogical framework designed to reinforce the content presented in the primary textbook by Rhoades and Pflanzer. The guide utilizes systematic review questions and summaries to help students synthesize information regarding cellular function, organ systems, and homeostatic regulation.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed chapter-by-chapter summaries corresponding to the primary textbook.
- Review questions covering cellular metabolism, nervous system organization, and endocrine control.
- Methodological breakdowns of complex physiological processes like acid-base balance and renal function.
Scope Limits
- This text does not provide original research or primary data.
- It does not function as a standalone textbook and requires the primary volume for context.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Students and educators frequently utilize this guide as a supplemental tool for exam preparation and concept reinforcement. Experts note that the text effectively mirrors the academic density of the primary source material, making it a standard resource for undergraduate physiology courses.
Page Count:
195
Publication Date:
1989-01-01
Publisher:
Saunders College Pub
ISBN-10:
0030112532
ISBN-13:
9780030112539
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