1 Fundamentals and Cell Physiology The Body:an Open System with an Internal Environment Control and Regulation The Cell Transport In,Through ,and Between Cells Passive Transport by Means of Diffusion Osmosis,Filtration,and Convection Active Transport Cell Migration Electrical Membrane Potentials and Ion Channels Role of Ca2+ in Cell Regulation Energy Production and Metabolism 2 Nerve and Muscle,Physical Work Neuron Structure and Function Resting Membrane Potential Action Potential Propagation of Action Potentials in Nerve Fiber Artificial Stimulation of Nerve Cells Synaptic Transmission Motor End-plate Motility and Muscle Types Motor Unit of Skeletal Muscle Contractile Apparatus of Striated Muscle Contraction of Striated Muscle Mechanical Features of Skeletal Muscle …… 3 Autonomic Nervous System 4 Blood 5 Respiration 6 Acid-Base Homeostasis 7 Kidneys,Salt,and Water Balance 8 Cardiovascular System 9 Thermal Balance and Thermoregulation 10 Nutrition and Digestion 11 Hormones and Reproduction 12 Central Nervous System and Senses 13 Appendix Further Reading Index