Table of contents : Front Cover Contents in Brief Title Page Copyright Page About the Author Dedication Acknowledgments Contents UNIT 1 Basic Cell Processes: Integration and Coordination Chapter 1: Introduction to Physiology Physiology Is an Integrative Science RUNNING PROBLEM What to Believe? Emerging Concepts The Changing World of Omics Function and Mechanism Themes in Physiology Focus on ... Mapping Theme 1: Structure and Function Are Closely Related Theme 2: Living Organisms Need Energy Theme 3: Information Flow Coordinates Body Functions Theme 4: Homeostasis Maintains Internal Stability. HomeostasisWhat Is the Body's Internal Environment? Homeostasis Depends on Mass Balance Excretion Clears Substances from the Body Homeostasis Does Not Mean Equilibrium Control Systems and Homeostasis Local Control Is Restricted to a Tissue Reflex Control Uses Long-Distance Signaling Response Loops Begin with a Stimulus Feedback Loops Modulate the Response Loop Negative Feedback Loops Are Homeostatic Positive Feedback Loops Are Not Homeostatic Feedforward Control Allows the Body to Anticipate Change Biological Rhythms Result from Changes in a Setpoint The Science of Physiology. Good Scientific Experiments Must Be Carefully DesignedFocus on ... Graphing The Results of Human Experiments Can Be Difficult to Interpret CHAPTER SUMMARY REVIEW QUESTIONS Chapter 2: Molecular Interactions RUNNING PROBLEM Chromium Supplements Molecules and Bonds Most Biomolecules Contain Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen Electrons Have Four Important Biological Roles Covalent Bonds between Atoms Create Molecules Noncovalent Bonds Facilitate Reversible Interactions Noncovalent Interactions Hydrophilic Interactions Create Biological Solutions. Molecular Shape Is Related to Molecular FunctionHydrogen Ions in Solution Can Alter Molecular Shape Protein Interactions Proteins Are Selective about the Molecules They Bind Protein-Binding Reactions Are Reversible Binding Reactions Obey the Law of Mass Action The Dissociation Constant Indicates Affinity Multiple Factors Alter Protein Binding The Body Regulates the Amount of Protein in Cells Reaction Rate Can Reach a Maximum CHAPTER SUMMARY REVIEW QUESTIONS Chapter 3: Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues RUNNING PROBLEM Pap Tests Save Lives Functional Compartments of the Body. The Lumens of Some Organs Are Outside the BodyFunctionally, the Body Has Three Fluid Compartments Biological Membranes The Cell Membrane Separates Cell from Environment Membranes Are Mostly Lipid and Protein Membrane Lipids Create a Hydrophobic Barrier Membrane Proteins May Be Loosely or Tightly Bound to the Membrane Membrane Carbohydrates Attach to Both Lipids and Proteins Intracellular Compartments Cells Are Divided into Compartments The Cytoplasm Includes Cytosol, Inclusions, Fibers, and Organelles Inclusions Are in Direct Contact with the Cytosol.