Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach, Global Edition

Dee Unglaub Silverthorn studied Biology as an undergraduate at Tulane University and earned a Ph.D. in Marine Science at the University of South Carolina.She began her teaching career in the Physiology Department at the Medical University of South Carolina but has taught a wide range of students over the years, from medical and college students to those still preparing for higher education.At the University of Texas, she lectures in Physiology, coordinates student laboratories in physiology, and instructs graduate students in a course on developing teaching skills in the Life Sciences.She has substantial experience with active learning in the classroom and has given workshops on this subject at regional, national, and international conferences.

• I. BASIC CELL PROCESSES: INTEGRATION AND COORDINATION Introduction to PhysiologyMolecular InteractionsCompartmentation: Cells and TissuesEnergy and Cellular MetabolismMembrane DynamicsCommunication, Integration, and HomeostasisII. HOMEOSTASIS AND CONTROL Introduction to the Endocrine SystemNeurons: Cellular and Network PropertiesThe Central Nervous SystemSensory PhysiologyEfferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor ControlMusclesIntegrative Physiology I: Control of Body MovementIII. INTEGRATION OF FUNCTION Cardiovascular PhysiologyBlood Flow and the Control of Blood PressureBloodMechanics of BreathingGas Exchange and TransportThe KidneysIntegrative Physiology II: Fluid and Electrolyte BalanceIV. METABOLISM, GROWTH, AND AGING The Digestive SystemMetabolism and Energy BalanceEndocrine Control of Growth and MetabolismThe Immune SystemIntegrative Physiology III: ExerciseReproduction and Development