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This carefully developed new book is appropriate for readers with varied backgrounds and learning styles. The authors incorporate numerous integrative features-such as systems integration charts and an integrative exercise physiology chapter-to help readers take what they learn on the cellular, chemical, organ, and system levels and apply it to the body as a whole. This technique weaves a relevant, concrete body systems integration theme throughout the book, helping readers to build on their knowledge. For college instructors and students.
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This text aims to provide a solid treatment of the subject, in an easily digestible form. The 23 chapters cover structure, function, and metabolism of the cell; cell membrane transport; chemical messengers and the endocrine system; nerve cells and electrical signaling; synaptic transmission and neural integration; the nervous systems (central, sensory, and autonomic and motor); muscle physiology; the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and immune systems; and integrated physiological responses to exercise. Illustrated in color, and includes two CD-ROMS with supporting images, animations, tututorials, etc., as well as a poster of the anatomy and physiology of cardiac muscle. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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