Physiology for Engineers Applying Engineering Methods to Physiological Systems

This book provides an introduction to qualitative and quantitative aspects of human physiology. It looks at biological and physiological processes and phenomena, including a selection of mathematical models, showing how physiological problems can be mathematically formulated and studied. It also ill...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Chappell, Michael, Payne, Stephen (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
Series:Biosystems & Biorobotics
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Cell structure and biochemical reactions
  • Cellular homeostasis and membrane potential
  • The action potential
  • Transport and cell-cell transmission
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Skeletal-Muscular System
  • Cardiovascular system I: The heart
  • Cardiovascular system II: The vasculature
  • Respiratory system
  • Nervous system