Endocrine System
12Endocrine System Introduction and Overview The nervous system, with its sensors and capacity for rapid response, combined with often longer‐term impacts of the endocrine system is critical for the maintenance…
Bones and Skeletal System
6Bones and Skeletal System Bones Introduction Osteology is the study of bones. The skeleton provides the basic scaffolding for the body. The skeletal system includes the bones, cartilage, ligaments, and…
The Cell: The Common Physiological Denominator
2The Cell: The Common Physiological Denominator Cells: A Common Denominator All physiological systems, for example, digestive, respiratory, or cardiovascular, depend on the actions and activities of cells. Groups of cells…
Muscular Tissue
7Muscular Tissue Muscle Tissue Overview Introduction Muscle tissue is specialized for contraction and is responsible for body movements and changes in size and shape of internal organs. Muscle cells are…
Introduction to the Nervous System
8Introduction to the Nervous System To maintain homeostasis, the body must be in constant communication with both the internal and external environments. Responses to these internal and external signals require…
Fundamental Biochemical Pathways and Processes in Cellular Physiology
3Fundamental Biochemical Pathways and Processes in Cellular Physiology While our focus is physiology, as we have already seen, understanding physiological functions depends on an appreciation of chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and…
Urinary System
16Urinary System Anatomy of the Urinary System The urinary system is essential for homeostasis. Essential functions include regulation of blood volume and blood pressure control of blood concentrations of several…
