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.