Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body FunctionThis edition has been extensively updated with new genetics information, including such areas as the Human Genome Project, transcription factors and gene cloning. An increased number of summary tables help students review key concepts. |
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action potential active transport afferent alveolar amino acids anterior pituitary antigen arterial pressure arterioles atoms axon baroreceptors bile binding blood flow body brain calcium capillaries cardiac cause changes channels Chapter chemical concentration contraction cortex cycle cytosolic decrease depolarization described diffusion disease duct effects energy enzymes epinephrine estrogen example excretion extracellular fluid factors fatty acids Figure filaments function gene glands glucose growth heart helper T cells hormone hydrogen ions hypothalamus increased inhibit input insulin interstitial fluid kidneys kinase liver lumen lungs mechanisms membrane potential messenger metabolic mmHg molecules motor neurons movement muscle fiber nerve nervous system neural neurons neurotransmitter normal occurs organs oxygen pathways peptide pituitary plasma membrane potassium produce protein pulmonary reabsorption reaction receptors reflex regulation release renal response secretion SECTION skeletal muscle skeletal-muscle smooth muscle sodium solute specific stimulation substances synapse synthesis temperature termed tion tissue tubule types ventricular volume