Includes index.

ch. 1 Introduction -- 1.1. Structure of the body -- 1.2.Composition of the body -- 1.3. Homeostasis -- ch. 2 The nervous system -- 2.1. Cells of the nervous system -- 2.2. Neuronal function -- 2.3.Organization of the nervous system -- 2.4. Sensory input -- 2.5. Motor output from the CNS -- ch. 3 The endocrine system -- 3.1. Chemical versus neural control -- 3.2.`Types' of endocrine control -- 3.3. The chemical nature of hormones -- 3.4. Mechanism of action of hormones -- 3.5. Regulation of hormone levels -- 3.6. The pituitary gland and hypothalamus -- 3.7. Thyroid hormones -- 3.8. Parathyroid hormone -- 3.9. Growth hormone -- 3.10. The adrenal glands -- 3.11. Pancreatic hormones -- ch. 4 Muscle -- 4.1. Skeletal muscle -- 4.2. Smooth muscle -- 4.3. Cardiac muscle -- ch. 5 Cardiovascular physiology -- 5.1. Heart structure and function -- 5.2. The circulatory system -- 5.3. Blood -- 5.4. Blood pressure -- 5.5. The conduction system -- 5.6. The electrocardiogram.

Contents continued: 5.7. The cardiac cycle -- ch. 6 The respiratory system -- 6.1.Organization of the respiratory tract -- 6.2. Mechanics of breathing -- 6.3. Lung volumes -- 6.4. The composition of air and gas exchange -- 6.5. Control of breathing -- ch. 7 Renal physiology -- 7.1. Renal anatomy and physiology -- 7.2. Urine formation -- 7.3. Whole-body water and sodium balance -- 7.4. Acid--base balance -- ch. 8 Gastrointestinal physiology -- 8.1. The digestive system -- 8.2. Nutrient absorption -- ch. 9 Reproduction -- 9.1. Male reproductive physiology -- 9.2. Female reproductive physiology -- 9.3. Fertilization -- 9.4. Formation of the placenta and development of the zygote -- 9.5. Parturition -- 9.6. Lactation -- ch. 10 Integrative physiology -- 10.1. Exercise and the cardiovascular system -- 10.2. Nutrition and health -- 10.3. The effects of altitude -- 10.4. Thermoregulation.