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内容提要：
    本书详尽讲述了生理学的基础知识，囊括了分子和细胞生理学方面的最新研究进展，对神经传导免疫防御、膜载体和通道等内容作了更新。书中包含大量的高质量的彩色绘图和具体的实例，书后队有详细的索引，以使您更加方便快捷地获取信息。另外附录中包含有许多常用的重要物理数据和方程式，方便读者查阅。
　　本书图文并茂，知识点全面、注释翔实，读者能够从中获得最新的观点，是个人复习提高的理想选择，可作为学生专业学习、参加培训、复习进修的参考工具书。  

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目录：
1 Fundamentals and Cell Physiology
The Body:an Open System with an Internal Environment
Control and Regulation
The Cell
Transport In,Through ,and Between Cells
Passive Transport by Means of Diffusion
Osmosis,Filtration,and Convection
Active Transport
Cell Migration
Electrical Membrane Potentials and Ion Channels
Role of Ca2+ in Cell Regulation
Energy Production and Metabolism
2 Nerve and Muscle,Physical Work
Neuron Structure and Function
Resting Membrane Potential
Action Potential
Propagation of Action Potentials in Nerve Fiber
Artificial Stimulation of Nerve Cells
Synaptic Transmission
Motor End-plate
Motility and Muscle Types
Motor Unit of Skeletal Muscle
Contractile Apparatus of Striated Muscle
Contraction of Striated Muscle
Mechanical Features of Skeletal Muscle
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3 Autonomic Nervous System
4 Blood
5 Respiration
6 Acid-Base Homeostasis
7 Kidneys,Salt,and Water Balance
8 Cardiovascular System
9 Thermal Balance and Thermoregulation
10 Nutrition and Digestion
11 Hormones and Reproduction
12 Central Nervous System and Senses
13 Appendix
Further Reading
Index