This authoritative book gathers together a broad range of ideas and topics that define the field. It provides clear, concise, and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cellular physiology from fundamental concepts to more advanced topics. The 4e contains substantial new material. Most chapters have been thoroughly reworked. The book includes chapters on important topics such as sensory transduction, the physiology of protozoa and bacteria, and synaptic transmission. * Authored by leading researchers in the field * Clear, concise, and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cellular physiology, from fundamental concepts to more advanced topics * Full color illustrations