Human Physiology

Human Physiology

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Human Physiology guides students through the mechanisms that sustain human life, linking the chemistry and physics of body structures to their functions in maintaining dynamic equilibrium across body systems. Beginning with the basics of structural organization and homeostasis, the text progresses through cellular and system-level physiology—including neural and endocrine control, circulation and gas exchange, fluid and electrolyte balance, metabolism, and renal and digestive function—emphasizing how organs interact to preserve homeostasis. With sections organized into conceptually focused units and key terms supported by review questions, this resource equips students with the foundational knowledge and analytical skills essential for further study in health-related biological sciences.

Publication Date

2026

Peer Review Status

Peer-reviewed

Publisher

Loyola Marymount University

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The contents of this book were developed under a grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, (FIPSE), U.S. Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. For more information about OER for Social Justice, ⁠visit our project website.

Keywords

Human Physiology, Human Body, Cell Structure and Function, Chemical Level of Organization, Homeostasis, Nervous System, Endocrine System, Cardiovascular System, Gas Exchange, Respiratory Physiology, Metabolism, Digestive System, Renal Physiology, Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Organ Systems, Physiology Education, Undergraduate Biology, Pressbooks

Disciplines

Medical Sciences

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