Fundamentals of Human Physiology was conceived to meet the needs of students and professors struggling with the complexity and depth of the larger, more detailed human physiology textbooks currently available. In addition to being more concise and focusing on the basics of human physiology, this text is smaller in physical size, allowing for a cheaper, easier choice for instructors.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Human Physiology
2. From Cells to Systems
3. Interactions Between Cells and Their Environment
4. Nervous System: Neurons and Synapses
5. Central Nervous System
6. Peripheral Nervous System
7. Sensory System
8. Endocrine System
9. Muscle Physiology
10. Blood and Circulation
11. The Immune System
12. The Lungs, Gas Transport, and Acid/Base Balance
13. The Kidneys and Urinary System
14. The Digestive System
15. The Reproductive System
Appendix 1: Calculations of chemical concentrations.
Appendix 2: Pathways of cell respiration.
Appendix 3: Mathematical concepts of selected topics in physiology.
Appendix 4: Answers to multiple choice questions.

About the Author

Stuart Fox is a professor at Pierce College in Los Angeles. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California in Medical Physiology. In addition to his work on this text, he is the co-author of Concepts of Human A&P, Synopsis of Anatomy & Physiology, several lab manuals, and numerous research papers.