Principles of anatomy and physiology

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Principles of anatomy and physiology

G. J. Tortora, S. R. Grabowski

Wiley, c2003

10th ed.

  • (alk. paper)

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Includes index.

CD-ROM:IBM and MAC compatible

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The art and illustration program make explanations and concepts easier to comprehend. "Clinical Application" sections demonstrate the clinical or professional significance of the discussion. Coverage of scientific research and breakthroughs in understanding the human body keep the book on the cutting edge.

Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • To the Student
  • UNIT 1: ORGANIZATION OF THE HUMAN BODY
  • Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Human Body
  • Chapter 2: The Chemical Level of Organization
  • Chapter 3: The Cellular Level of Organization
  • Chapter 4: The Tissue Level of Organization
  • Chapter 5: The Integumentary System
  • UNIT 2: PRINCIPLES OF SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT
  • Chapter 6: The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue
  • Chapter 7: The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton
  • Chapter 8: The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton
  • Chapter 9: Joints
  • Chapter 10: Muscle Tissue
  • Chapter 11: The Muscular System
  • UNIT 3: CONTROL SYSTEMS OF THE HUMAN BODY
  • Chapter 12: Nervous Tissue
  • Chapter 13: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
  • Chapter 14: The Brain and Cranial Nerves
  • Chapter 15: Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems
  • Chapter 16: The Special Senses
  • Chapter 17: The Autonomic Nervous System
  • Chapter 18: The Endocrine System
  • UNIT 4: MAINTENANCE OF THE HUMAN BODY
  • Chapter 19: The Cardiovascular System: The Blood
  • Chapter 20: The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
  • Chapter 21: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics
  • Chapter 22: The Lymphatic System, Nonspecific Resistance to Disease, and Immunity
  • Chapter 23: The Respiratory System
  • Chapter 24: The Digestive System
  • Chapter 25: Metabolism
  • Chapter 26: The Urinary System
  • Chapter 27: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis
  • UNIT 5: CONTINUITY
  • Chapter 28: The Reproductive Systems
  • Chapter 29: Development and Inheritance
  • Appendix A: Measurements
  • Appendix B: Periodic Table
  • Appendix C: Normal Values for Selected Blood Tests
  • Appendix D: Answers
  • Glossary
  • Credits
  • Index

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Details

  • NCID
    BA57627959
  • ISBN
    • 0471224723
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    1 v.(various pagings)
  • Size
    29 cm
  • Attached Material
    1 CD-ROM
  • Classification
  • Subject Headings
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