1 Introduction to Physiology 31 2 The Cell Structure and Function 48 3 Cell Metabolism 86 4 Cell Membrane Transport 123 5 Chemical Messengers 154 6 The Endocrine System: Endocrine Glands and Hormone Actions 178 7 Nerve Cells and Electrical Signaling 196 8 Synaptic Transmission and Neural Integration 226 9 The Nervous System: Central Nervous System 24510 The Nervous System: Sensory Systems 28311 The Nervous System: Autonomic and Motor Systems 33312 Muscle Physiology 35213 The Cardiovascular System: Cardiac Function 38914 The Cardiovascular System: Blood, Blood Flow, and Blood Pressure 42415 The Cardiovascular System: Blood 46216 The Respiratory System: Pulmonary Ventilation 47817 The Respiratory System: Gas Exchange and Regulation of Breathing 50318 The Urinary System: Renal Function 53319 The Urinary System: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 56120 The Gastrointestinal System 59521 The Endocrine System: Regulation of Energy Metabolism and Growth 63222 The Reproductive System 66123 The Immune System 69824 Diabetes Mellitus 731