Books in Physiology

Seldin and Giebisch's The Kidney

6th Edition
November 1, 2025
Robert J. Alpern + 3 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Seldin and Giebisch’s The Kidney, Sixth Edition: Physiology and Pathophysiology provides a common language for nephrology researchers, fellows and practicing nephrologists to discuss normal and abnormal renal physiology and the development and diagnosis of a wide range of renal diseases. Guided by a team of four distinguished authorities in nephrology, experts from all areas of renal research and practice take readers from the structure and function of normal renal physiology, to the specific cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying disease development, and into the management of renal disease through physiologic regulation.This classic nephrology reference for nearly 30 years combines basic and clinical sciences that provides authoritative, concise and readily accessible information. Academic, medical and pharma researchers save valuable time by quickly accessing the very latest details on renal physiology and pathophysiology as opposed to searching through thousands of journal articles.

Geometric Morphometrics for Biologists

3rd Edition
November 1, 2025
Miriam Zelditch + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Geometric Morphometrics for Biologists: A Primer, Third Edition explores how these geometric methods allow for the study of biological shape by incorporating the geometry of organisms throughout data analyses. Novel content on phylogenetic comparative methods, evolutionary morphology, analyses of disparity, genetics of shape, and simulating shape data is included. This edition delivers step-by-step guidance on how to effectively utilize updated analytical software while also providing guidance on important methodologies that remain relevant to the field to ensure clear and effective instruction to audiences new to this branch of data analysis.It succeeds the second edition as the primary resource for teaching modern geometric methods of shape analysis to students, researchers, and practicing scientists in the field of organismal biology. Users will find it to be an immensely valuable introduction for students and practicing biologists interested in learning applications of multivariate statistics and matrix algebra to organismal biology.

Quantitative Human Physiology

3rd Edition
October 24, 2025
Joseph J Feher
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Quantitative Human Physiology: An Introduction, Third Edition, winner of a 2018 Textbook Excellence Award (Texty), is the first text to meet the needs of the undergraduate bioengineering student who is being exposed to physiology for the first time but requires a more analytical/quantitat... approach. This book explores how component behavior produces system behavior in physiological systems. Through text explanation, figures, and equations, it provides the engineering student with a basic understanding of physiological principles, with an emphasis on quantitative aspects. The third edition has been revised with more and expanded problem sets and improved illustrations.

Biomechanics of the Human Spine

2nd Edition
October 1, 2025
Fabio Galbusera + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Biomechanics of the Human Spine: Basic Concepts, Spinal Disorders and Treatments, Second Edition is an essential resource for both biomedical engineers and spinal surgeons. The book is divided into four key sections, each building on the previous to offer a thorough understanding of spine biomechanics. It starts with the functional anatomy of the spine, emphasizing often overlooked aspects of clinical literature. The second section details the mechanics of spinal tissues, including testing setups and mathematical models. The third section explores contemporary spine research methods, while the final section addresses biomechanical aspects of spinal pathologies and their surgical treatments.Contribut... from leading institutions worldwide ensure the inclusion of the latest research and expertise in spine biomechanics. Highlights include in-depth experimental testing, numerical simulation, and in vivo studies, such as imaging and motion analysis. The book stands out for its comprehensive approach, bridging the gap between biomechanical knowledge and clinical application. It is indispensable for professionals in the field, offering valuable insights and practical guidance for understanding and treating spinal disorders.

Integrative Fish Biomechanics

1st Edition
Volume 41
October 1, 2025
Tim Higham + 4 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Integrative Fish Biomechanics, Volume 41, the latest release in the Fish Physiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this volume presenting insightful chapters written by leading experts. Covering a wide range of topics, this edition explores the intricate hydrodynamics and biomechanics of fish feeding, swimming, and terrestrial locomotion. It delves into the structural and functional properties of fish tissues, providing a deeper understanding of their mechanical adaptations.Other chapters examine the sensing and control of fish behaviour, the role of biomechanics in fish adhesion, and the emerging field of fish robotics. The volume also discusses the ecomechanics of fish locomotion and feeding, collective behaviours, and the micro- and macroevolutionary perspectives of fish biomechanics. Offering a comprehensive look at the intersection of biology, physics, and engineering, this book provides valuable insights for researchers, marine biologists, and those interested in fish physiology and biomechanics.

The Human Body

2nd Edition
August 1, 2025
Bruce M. Carlson
English
Paperback
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eBook
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The Human Body: Linking Structure and Function, Second Edition offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the human anatomy, making it an invaluable resource for students and professionals alike. Each chapter delves into a specific organ system, elaborating on how the unique structures within the body contribute to its overall functionality.Organi... by organ system, this succinct publication presents the functional relevance of developmental studies and integrates anatomical function with structure. A new chapter presents the functional anatomy of a joint, including the skeleton, muscles, connective tissues, nerves and vessels.Written by a leader in the field for upper undergraduate, graduate and postdoc market, as well as professors and researchers studying functional anatomy, developmental biology, physiology and across the life sciences, dentistry, and nursing.

Cell Physiology Source Book

5th Edition
July 31, 2025
F. Javier Alvarez-Leefmans + 2 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Cell Physiology Source Book, Fifth Edition covers a broad range of topics in cell physiology. The book discusses research areas that have become active since the last edition (e.g., aquaporins, apicoplast and other organelles) and broadens its scope to include chronobiology, expansion of receptor/sensory physiology, endocrinology, and other topics such as quorum sensing and taxis. As methods or approaches on performing experiments appear to be very valuable parts of books to which readers tend to frequently refer, expansion of these types of chapters and/or appendices are included in this edition. Applicable to scientists, researchers, postdocs and graduate students across physiological, biochemical, biological and biomedical backgrounds, cell physiology is important for understanding larger organisms and potential advances in biomedicine.

Pharmacology, Physiology, and Practice in Obstetric Anesthesia

1st Edition
March 31, 2025
Alan D. Kaye + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Pharmacology, Physiology, and Practice in Obstetric Anesthesia provides all the essentials of obstetric anesthesia in a straightforward, user-friendly format that avoids encyclopedic language and lengthy discussions, and is inclusive of other healthcare specialties and subspecialties including obstetrics, neonatal care, and more. Coverage spans the essentials of obstetrics as well as overlooked issues including obstetric pharmacology and physiology safe practice strategies, clinical concepts for vaginal delivery and C-section, high-risk pregnancy states and management of the complicated parturient, complications and medicolegal, fetus and newborn considerations, and guidelines, standards and statements related to obstetric anesthesia.Pharmacol... Physiology, and Practice in Obstetric Anesthesia is the perfect reference for an interdisciplinary group of health professionals, policymakers, and researchers working and training in the field of obstetric anesthesiology

Precision Medicine for Long and Safe Permanence of Humans in Space

1st Edition
November 30, 2024
Chayakrit Krittanawong
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Precision Medicine for Long and Safe Permanence of Humans in Space serves as a reference to assist with the diagnosis of medical conditions (e.g., microgravity, space radiation), monitoring inflight, clinical decision-making inflight, disease prediction and prevention (pre- or postflight), and the facilitation of precision space medicine. This book defines the basic concepts of space health, fundamental physics, and biology in space and highlights the current applications, current challenges, and future directions in space medicine. Each chapter discusses precision medicine to a specific medical subspecialty, including cardiovascular disease, neurology, nephrology, endocrinology, ophthalmology, hepatology, hematology, pulmonology, emergency medicine, nutrition, dermatology, immunology, mental health, regenerative medicine, surgery, vascular surgery, anesthesiology, urology, OB-GYN, and male and female reproductive issues in space. Additionally, this book discusses current artificial intelligence (AI) technology in space, AI in commercial space industry, and recent space health progress worldwide (e.g., NASA, China, Japan, the Middle East). This book serves as an ideal companion for healthcare professionals, scientists, researchers, postdoctoral fellows, students, or anyone interested in space travel.

Sex and Gender Differences in Cardiovascular-Renal-Metabolic Physiology and Pathophysiology

1st Edition
November 29, 2024
Jane Reckelhoff + 2 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Sex and Gender Differences in Cardiovascular-Renal... Physiology and Pathophysiology: Sex, Gender and Function, the latest release in the Fundamentals of Physiology series, provides a fundamental overview on sex and gender differences in all aspects of physiology. The book shares information on sex and gender differences in a variety of topics in a single comprehensive volume. This book, published in association with the International Union of Physiological Sciences acts as a primer of information scientists can build upon with their own research in sex and gender-based research.

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