At a glance 1 Fundamentals and Cell Physiology 2 Nerve and Muscle, Physical Work 3 Autonomic Nervous System(ANS) 6 Acid-Base homeostasis 138 7 Kidneys, Salt, and Water 8 Cardiovascular System 9 Thermal Balance and Thermoreg 10 Nutrition and Digestion 228 11 Hormones and Reproduction 268 12 Central Nervous System and Ser 312 37 Further Reading IndexI At a Glance 1 Fundamentals and Cell Physiology 2 2 Nerve and Muscle, Physical Work 42 3 Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) 78 4 Blood 88 5 Respiration 106 6 Acid–Base Homeostasis 138 7 Kidneys, Salt, and Water Balance 148 8 Cardiovascular System 188 9 Thermal Balance and Thermoregulation 224 10 Nutrition and Digestion 228 11 Hormones and Reproduction 268 12 Central Nervous System and Senses 312 13 Appendix 378 Further Reading 397 Index 399