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Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems, 5th Edition |

Lauralee Sherwood, Christopher Ward

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Human Physiology, Fifth Canadian Edition, focuses on the mechanisms of body function from cells to systems and is organized around the central theme of homeostasis—how the body maintains the internal constancy necessary for all cells and organs to function. The text fosters curiosity and enthusiasm while effectively teaching physiology as an enjoyable and comprehensible subject. It is the only title on the market that provides relevant Canadian examples, including Health Canada/Environment Canada and CIHR data and statistics. This edition also includes the latest physiological research in Canada and internationally on the body’s function with respect to disease, exercise, and health. MindTap, our digital learning platform, can be bundled with the physical book or purchased separately. MindTap provides personalized paths of dynamic assignments and applications, which allows students to better analyze and apply chapter concepts.

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Lauralee Sherwood

Following graduation from Michigan State University in 1966, Dr. Lauralee Sherwood joined the faculty at West Virginia University, where she is currently a Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine. For the past 40 years, Professor Sherwood has taught an average of over 400 students each year in physiology courses for pharmacy, medical technology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, medical, dental, dental hygiene, nutrition, exercise physiology, and athletic training majors. She has authored three physiology textbooks: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY: FROM CELLS TO SYSTEMS, FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, and ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY: FROM GENES TO ORGANISMS, all published by Cengage Learning/Brooks/Cole. Dr. Sherwood has received numerous teaching awards, including an Amoco Foundation Outstanding Teacher Award, a Golden Key National Honor Society Outstanding Faculty Award, two listings in Who's Who Among America's Teachers, and the Dean's Award of Excellence in Education.

Christopher Ward

An Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences at Queen’s University. Dr. Ward has taken a leadership role in the development of innovative teaching methodologies to enhance undergraduate, graduate and medical student learning. He is credited with the launch of online courses and blended learning initiatives, and is part of a curricular redesign team responsible for pioneering facilitated small group learning at Queen’s Faculty of Medicine. A cardiac physiologist, Dr. Ward also maintains an active laboratory and graduate research team that focuses on studying the electrical activity of the heart and understanding how ion channel function can be modulated by disease states.

What's New

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  • A new chapter is dedicated to an in-depth examination of membrane excitability and electrical communication. It covers neurons, action potentials, and membrane potentials.
  • End-of-chapter questions have been completely rewritten and reorganized in accordance with Bloom’s taxonomy. These questions have been carefully crafted to reflect the types and levels of questions a student might see on an exam. There is an average of 30 new questions per chapter.
  • Chapter 15: Fluid and Acid–Base Balance has been streamlined and simplified to include essential material at a digestible level.
  • The Further Reading list of relevant research articles from international journals within each Concepts, Challenges, and Controversies box is intended to facilitate further study.
  • The Chapter Terminology list of relevant key terms at the end of each chapter is available for students to review.
  • Why It Matters boxes have been added to some chapters to draw attention to the importance of material that at first glance may appear trivial.

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  • The Purple Pages include normal and abnormal physiology for every major body system.
  • Appropriate coverage is provided for students in kinesiology, life science, and nursing program streams.
  • MindTap is available to be bundled with the print text or can be purchased as a separate item. Offering personalized paths of dynamic assignments and applications, MindTap enables students to analyze and apply chapter concepts within relevant assignments. A fully online learning solution, MindTap combines all student learning tools—readings, multimedia, activities, and assessments—into a single learning path that guides the student through the curriculum. Instructors will be able to measure skills and promote better outcomes with ease, while personalizing the experience by customizing the presentation of these learning tools for their students.

Table of Contents

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Preface

Chapter 1: The Foundation of Physiology
Chapter 2: Cell Physiology
Chapter 3: Excitable Cells and Neuronal Signalling
Chapter 4: The Central Nervous System
Chapter 5: The Peripheral Nervous System: Sensory, Autonomic, Somatic
Chapter 6: Principles of Endocrinology: The Central Endocrine Glands
Chapter 7: The Endocrine Glands
Chapter 8: Muscle Physiology
Chapter 9: Cardiac Physiology
Chapter 10: Vascular Physiology
Chapter 11: The Blood
Chapter 12: Body Defences
Chapter 13: The Respiratory System
Chapter 14: The Urinary System
Chapter 15: Fluid and Acid–Base Balance
Chapter 16: The Digestive System
Chapter 17: Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation
Chapter 18: The Reproductive System

Appendix A: Système Internationale/Physiological Measurements
Appendix B: A Review of Chemical Principles
Appendix C: Storage, Replication, and Expression of Genetic Information
Appendix D: Answers to Check Your Understanding and End-of-Chapter Questions
Appendix E: Reference Values for Commonly Measured Variables in Blood and Commonly Measured Cardiorespiratory Variables

Online Appendix F: Principles of Quantitative Reasoning
Online Appendix G: A Deeper Look into Chapter 13, The Respiratory System

Glossary
Index

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MindTap Instant Access (12 Months/Multi Term) for Sherwood's Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems

ISBN: 9780176912383
MindTap is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives instructors complete control of their course—to provide engaging content, challenge every individual, and build student confidence. Instructors can customize interactive syllabi to emphasize priority topics as well as add their own material or notes to the ebook as desired. This outcome-driven application gives instructors the tools needed to empower students and boost both understanding and performance.