Human Physiology Workbook

Author(s): Steven E Bassett

Edition: 3

Copyright: 2014

Pages: 378

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This workbook provides a comprehensive introduction to human physiology by examining the chemical, cellular, and systemic processes that maintain life and promote homeostasis. Beginning with the chemistry of the human body, including chemical bonds, pH, isotopes, and biological macromolecules, the workbook establishes the foundational concepts necessary for understanding cellular function. Students explore cell structure, transport mechanisms, reproduction, and the principles of homeostasis that regulate internal conditions and support normal physiological function.

Building on these foundations, the workbook investigates the major body systems and their roles in maintaining homeostasis, including the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, muscular, urinary, immune, and reproductive systems. Topics such as blood physiology, metabolism, cholesterol regulation, kidney function, and immune responses emphasize the interconnected nature of human physiology. Homework assignments and reference materials, including a periodic table, provide opportunities for review, application, and reinforcement of key concepts throughout the workbook.

Chapter 1: The Chemistry of the Human Body

Chapter 2: The Significance of Chemical Bonds in the Human Body

Chapter 3: Understanding pH Concepts

Chapter 4: Understanding Isotopes

Chapter 5: The Macromolecules of the Human Body

Chapter 6: Homeostasis

Chapter 7: The Cell and Cellular Structures

Chapter 8: Diffusion and Osmosis

Chapter 9: Cell Reproduction and Homeostasis

Chapter 10: The Nervous System and Homeostasis

Chapter 11: The Endocrine System and Homeostasis

Chapter 12: The Blood and Homeostasis

Chapter 13: Leukocytes and Homeostasis

Chapter 14: The Blood Clotting Process

Chapter 15: Blood Typing and Blood Donation

Chapter 16: Cardiovascular Physiology and Homeostasis

Chapter 17: Digestion and Homeostasis

Chapter 18: Metabolism and Homeostasis

Chapter 19: Cholesterol and Homeostasis

Chapter 20: Respiration and Homeostasis

Chapter 21: Muscle Contraction and Homeostasis

Chapter 22: Kidney Function and Homeostasis

Chapter 23: Human Reproduction

Chapter 24: The Immune System

Homework Assignment Questions

Periodic Table

Steven E Bassett

Steven E. Bassett is an anatomy and physiology educator who teaches in the Science Department at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska.

This workbook provides a comprehensive introduction to human physiology by examining the chemical, cellular, and systemic processes that maintain life and promote homeostasis. Beginning with the chemistry of the human body, including chemical bonds, pH, isotopes, and biological macromolecules, the workbook establishes the foundational concepts necessary for understanding cellular function. Students explore cell structure, transport mechanisms, reproduction, and the principles of homeostasis that regulate internal conditions and support normal physiological function.

Building on these foundations, the workbook investigates the major body systems and their roles in maintaining homeostasis, including the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, muscular, urinary, immune, and reproductive systems. Topics such as blood physiology, metabolism, cholesterol regulation, kidney function, and immune responses emphasize the interconnected nature of human physiology. Homework assignments and reference materials, including a periodic table, provide opportunities for review, application, and reinforcement of key concepts throughout the workbook.

Chapter 1: The Chemistry of the Human Body

Chapter 2: The Significance of Chemical Bonds in the Human Body

Chapter 3: Understanding pH Concepts

Chapter 4: Understanding Isotopes

Chapter 5: The Macromolecules of the Human Body

Chapter 6: Homeostasis

Chapter 7: The Cell and Cellular Structures

Chapter 8: Diffusion and Osmosis

Chapter 9: Cell Reproduction and Homeostasis

Chapter 10: The Nervous System and Homeostasis

Chapter 11: The Endocrine System and Homeostasis

Chapter 12: The Blood and Homeostasis

Chapter 13: Leukocytes and Homeostasis

Chapter 14: The Blood Clotting Process

Chapter 15: Blood Typing and Blood Donation

Chapter 16: Cardiovascular Physiology and Homeostasis

Chapter 17: Digestion and Homeostasis

Chapter 18: Metabolism and Homeostasis

Chapter 19: Cholesterol and Homeostasis

Chapter 20: Respiration and Homeostasis

Chapter 21: Muscle Contraction and Homeostasis

Chapter 22: Kidney Function and Homeostasis

Chapter 23: Human Reproduction

Chapter 24: The Immune System

Homework Assignment Questions

Periodic Table

Steven E Bassett

Steven E. Bassett is an anatomy and physiology educator who teaches in the Science Department at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska.