Organized by chapter, students will find Chapter Overviews, which link the chapter to homeostasis v a fundamental phenomenon of physiology v Chapter Outlines, Key Terms, and Review Exercises. This learning resource also offers "Points to Ponder" questions designed to stimulate use of material in the chapter as a starting point to critical thinking that guides the student to further learning. Clinical Perspectives, common applications of the physiology under consideration, and "Experiments of the Day", simple hands-on activities enhance the learning process.