Essential Human Physiology for Biosciences

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-0-470-68674-4
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Buch, Englisch, 544 Seiten, Format (B × H): 168 mm x 244 mm

An up-to-date resource for bioscience students focusing on the essentials of human physiology and their importance for biological control systems

Essential Human Physiology for Biosciences is a comprehensive textbook describing the structure and most important functions of the systems of the human body, and the control mechanisms governing cells, organs and systems. Organized by systems across 14 chapters, the book highlights key physiological principles, essential techniques, and the historical contributions of pioneering scientists in the field.

The book explains the mechanisms of dysfunctions that can lead to disease and bridges foundational knowledge with applied understanding. It demystifies complex physiological terms and concepts and the applied aspects of physiology necessary for understanding the function of systems.

In this comprehensive new textbook, readers will find: - Standalone chapters organised by human body systems for ease of navigation
- Comprehensive explorations of the essentials of each system
- Essential roles of multiple systems in regulating stress, sleep, shock, temperature, acid/base and exercise
- Multiple appendices, including normal physiological values, formulae, and lists of abbreviations
- Accurate discussions of physiology basics that bridge the gap between fundamentals and applied understanding
- Historical bases for the development of physiological knowledge of the human body

Perfect for students of human physiology, pharmacology, biomedical sciences, anatomy and biochemistry. It will also benefit students of physiotherapy, podiatry, sports science, mid-wifery, nursing, dentistry and medicine.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Meah, Mohammed

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Vorklinische Medizin: Grundlagenfächer Physiologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Humanbiologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of Figures xxiii
List of Boxes xxix
List of Tables xxxiii
Preface xxxv
Acknowledgements xxxvii

1 Essential Structure and Fundamental Principles 1
2 Cell Structure and Cell Functions 31
3 Nervous System 61
4 Endocrine System 115
5 Cardiovascular System 137
6 Respiratory System 189
7 Gastrointestinal System 225
8 Skeletal System 261
9 Muscular System 277
10 Urinary System 295
11 Integumentary System 313
12 Immune System 327
13 Reproductive System 353
14 Integrated Physiology of Multiple Systems 385
Bibliography 423

Appendix 1: Some Historical Milestones in Physiology and Study of the Human Body 427
Appendix 2: Normal Values 431
Appendix 3: Formulas and Conversions 435
Appendix 4: List of Abbreviations 437
Appendix 5: Outline of Some Techniques Used to Investigate the Human Body 439
Appendix 6: Answers to Chapter Questions 441
Appendix 7: Noble Prize Winners in Physiology and Medicine 449
Appendix 8: List of Figures and their Sources 451

Glossary 457
Index 493

Über Autor(innen)

Dr Mohammed Meah is Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Medical Physiology at the University of East London, London, UK. He has degrees in Human Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and member of the Physiological Society and has over 25 years’ experience teaching physiology. His research is focused on the effects of mental and physiological stress on heartbeat variability, blood pressure, and breathing. He has also published the books Essential Laboratory Skills for Bioscience and Essential Statistics for Bioscientists.