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OverviewThis volume highlights the major questions and accomplishments of modern physiological research. Addressing the need for an integrative perspective, it re-examines the fundamental questions of the classical concept of the discipline of Physiology, incorporating information gained from new molecular, genetic and cellular technologies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Wolfgang WalzPublisher: Humana Press Inc. Imprint: Humana Press Inc. Edition: 2005 ed. Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 1.560kg ISBN: 9781588293152ISBN 10: 1588293157 Pages: 269 Publication Date: 22 March 2005 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsFrom Functional Linkage to Integrative Physiology.- Functional Genomics.- Electrolytes and Acid-Base Physiology.- Circulation and Fluid Volume Control.- Neuroendocrine Networks.- Physiology and Behavior.- Neural Circuits and Behavior.- Physiological Determinants of Consciousness.- Physical Activity.- Biochemical Adaptation to Extreme Environments.- Repair and Defense Systems at the Epithelial Surface in the Lung.- The Zebrafish As an Integrative Physiology Model.- Curriculum Design for Integrative Physiology.ReviewsFrom the reviews: This book, authored by 19 expert contributors, introduces its reader to that fresh enlightening viewpoint. It should help design curricula and identify learning objectives of both medical students and professional physiologists. ... As a conclusion, 'this book represents the leading edge of an exciting development in biological science: the re-emergence of integrative physiology as an organizing principle.' I agree. (William H. Wehrmacher, Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism, Vol. 17 (5), 2006) From the reviews: <p> This book, authored by 19 expert contributors, introduces its reader to that fresh enlightening viewpoint. It should help design curricula and identify learning objectives of both medical students and professional physiologists. a ] As a conclusion, a ~this book represents the leading edge of an exciting development in biological science: the re-emergence of integrative physiology as an organizing principle.a (TM) I agree. (William H. Wehrmacher, Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism, Vol. 17 (5), 2006) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |