* This is a used book in good condtion. Some wera marks on outside of binding. Other than that in great condition! The new edition of this text offers a contemporary approach to human physiology. The authors provide a firm basis of fundamental principles to help students cultivate a conceptual understanding of physiological mechanisms. Features of this edition include rewritten chapters on the heart and immune systems and integrated coverage of endocrine control systems. Each chapter includes essays that describe recent scientific discoveries. Focus essays provide clinical applications or in-depth coverage of topics mentioned in the chapter.