Structure and function of the human body

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Structure and function of the human body

Ruth L. Memmler, Barbara Janson Cohen, Dena Lin Wood

Lippincott, c1992

5th ed

  • : hard
  • : pbk.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-270) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This textbook offers explanations of complex concepts and terms on the subject of basic anatomy and physiology. Each chapter begins with learning objectives and key terms and closes with summary and review questions. The book is supplemented with a workbook, an instructor's manual and colour transparencies.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 The body as a whole: introduction to the human body
  • chemistry, matter and life
  • cells and their functions
  • tissues, glands and membranes
  • the skin. Part 2 Movement and support: the skeleton - bones and joints
  • the muscular system. Part 3 Co-ordination and control: the nervous system - the spinal cord and spinal nerves, the brain and cranial nerves
  • the sensory system
  • the endocrine system - glands and hormones. Part 4 Circulation and body defence: the blood
  • the heart
  • blood vessels and blood circulation
  • the lymphatic system and immunity. Part 5 Energy supply and use: respiration
  • digestion
  • metabolism, nutrition and body temperature
  • body fluids
  • the urinary system. Part 6 Perpetuating life: reproduction
  • heredity.

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