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Part 1 Introductory overview: human physiology in outline. Part 2Cells, communications and control: cells and communications betweenthem; neural communication; contractile tissue. Part 3 Life supportfunctions: circulation of body fluids; the heart; regulation andco-ordination in the cardiovascular system; respiratory gas exchange;nutrition and metabolism; excretion and control of the internalenvironment; heat exchange. Part 4 Interactions with the outside world:voluntary movement and posture; special senses; consciousness, memoryand language. Part 5 The life cycle: conception to maturity;reproductive function; ageing and death.