A thorough introductory text on human form and function, this text presents a large, complex body of scientific knowledge in an easily understood, conversational writing style. Focusing on concepts rather than descriptions, the text uses a "big picture" theme of body function and also explains the body's homeostatic regulation. For the first time, every new textbook includes a downloadable e-book, which is a fully searchable, electronic version of the text plus learning resources from Anatomy & Physiology Online - with animations by body system, images, an electronic colouring book, interactive exercises, and more.
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Contenuti:
UNIT ONE The Body as a Whole
Introduction Seeing the Big Picture
1. Organization of the Body
2. The Chemical Basis of Life
3. Anatomy of Cells
4. Physiology of Cells
5. Tissues
UNIT TWO Support and Movement
6. Skin and its Appendages
7. Skeletal Tissues
8. Skeletal System
9. Articulations
10. Anatomy of the Muscular System
11. Physiology of the Muscular System
UNIT THREE Communication, Control, and Integration
12. Nervous System Cells
13. Central Nervous System
14. Peripheral Nervous System
15. Sense Organs
16. Endocrine System
UNIT FOUR Transportation and Defense
17. Blood
18. Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
19. Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
20. Lymphatic System
21. Immune System
22. Stress
UNIT FIVE Respiration, Nutrition, and Excretion
23. Anatomy of the Respiratory System
24. Physiology of the Respiratory System
25. Anatomy of the Digestive System
26. Physiology of the Digestive System
27. Nutrition and Metabolism
28. The Urinary System
29. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
30. Acid-Base Balance
UNIT SIX Reproduction and Development
31. Male Reproductive System
32. Female Reproductive System
33. Growth and Development
34. Genetics and Heredity
Mini-Atlas of Human Anatomy
Appendixes (Available on companion website.)
A. Metric Measurements and Their Equivalents
B. Determining the Potential Osmotic Pressure of a Solution
C. Clinical and Laboratory Values
D. Conversion Factors to International System of Units (SI Units)
E. Nobel Prize Winners in Medicine or Physiology
Glossary
Photo/Illustration Credits
Index
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- EditoreMosby
- Data di pubblicazione2006
- ISBN 10 0723434484
- ISBN 13 9780723434481
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero edizione6
- Numero di pagine1272
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