PhysioEx™ 5.0 for Human Physiology Stand Alone CD Version
Timothy Stabler, Indiana University Northwest

ISBN-10: 0805357246
ISBN-13: 9780805357240

Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper Bound w/CD-ROM
Published: 05/14/2004

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PhysioEx™ 5.0 for Human Physiology consists of 13 modules containing 36 physiology lab simulations that may be used to supplement or substitute for wet labs. This easy-to-use software allows students to repeat labs as often as they like, perform experiments without harming live animals, and conduct experiments that may be difficult to perform in a wet lab environment due to time, cost, or safety concerns. The software is accompanied by step-by-step worksheets specifically written for 1-semester human physiology students (i.e., at a slightly more rigorous level than the worksheets accompanying PhysioEx™ 5.0: Laboratory Simulations in Physiology , which is designed for 2-semester anatomy & physiology students.)


  • Includes 36 lab simulations, covering topics such as cell transport, skeletal muscle contraction, irritability and conductivity of neurons, hormones and metabolism, cardiovascular dynamics, respiratory processes, digestion, glomerular filtration, acid/base balance, and more.
  • Provides students the flexibility to experiment with multiple variables and observe how outcomes are affected. Experimental data can be recorded on screen and printed out as hard copies.
  • Includes an extensive histology tutorial with more than 200 histology images, viewable in various magnifications.
  • Fully supported by lab worksheets that walk students through each lab step by step.
  • Available in both CD and web formats.

  • A new module on blood analysis has been added to version 5.0. Five new simulations are included, covering the following topics: hematocrit determination, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), hemoglobin determination, blood typing, and total cholesterol determination.
  • More data variability has been introduced to version 5.0, allowing for more realistic simulations. For example, in the Endocrine module on metabolism, the weights of the rats and their corresponding oxygen values will vary from experiment to experiment. Similarly, in the Acid/Base Balance lab, the pH values will vary from one experimental run to another.
  • Online worksheets authored in multiple-choice format are now available for each lab, providing the student instant feedback on how well they understand the lab results. The worksheets may also be emailed to instructors as assignments.



 1. Cell Transport Mechanisms and Permeability.


 2. Skeletal Muscle Physiology.


 3. Neurophysiology of Nerve Impulses.


 4. Endocrine System Physiology.


 5. Cardiovascular Dynamics.


 6. Frog Cardiovascular Physiology.


 7. Respiratory System Mechanics.


 8. Chemical and Physical Processes of Digestion.


 9. Renal System Physiology.


10. Acid/Base Balance.


11. Blood Analysis.


12. Histology Tutorial.


13. Histology Review Supplement.

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