Introduction to the human body : the essentials of anatomy and physiology

Author(s)

• Tortora, Gerard J.
• Grabowski, Sandra Reynolds

Bibliographic Information

Introduction to the human body : the essentials of anatomy and physiology

Gerard J. Tortora, Sandra Reynolds Grabowski

J. Wiley & Sons, c2004

6th ed

• : international ed

Note

Includes index

"Wiley international edition, restricted, not for sale in North America"--Cover of international ed

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

ISBN 9780471222798

Description

This edition is up-to-date and reflects the latest information and thinking in the field. Focus on Homeostasis boxes clarify ways in which each system contributes to the homeostasis of each of the other body systems. Focus on Wellness Essays throughout help readers apply the concepts to good health and understand how life-style factors affect the structure and function of the body.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1. Organization of the Human Body
• Chapter 2. Introductory Chemistry
• Chapter 3. Cells
• Chapter 4. Tissues
• Chapter 5. The Integumentary System
• Chapter 6. The Skeletal System
• Chapter 7. Joints
• Chapter 8. The Muscular System
• Chapter 9. Nervous Tissue
• Chapter 10. Central Nervous Systems, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves
• Chapter 11. Autonomic Nervous System
• Chapter 12. Sensations
• Chapter 13. The Endocrine System
• Chapter 14. The Cardiovascular System: Blood
• Chapter 15. The Cardiovascular System: Heart
• Chapter 16. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
• Chapter 17. The Lymphatic and Immune System
• Chapter 18. The Respiratory System
• Chapter 19. The Digestive System
• Chapter 20. Nutrition and Metabolism
• Chapter 21. The Urinary System
• Chapter 22. Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance
• Chapter 23. The Reproductive Systems
• Chapter 24. Development and Inheritance
• Answers to Self-Quizzes
• Glossary
• Credits
• Index

Volume

: international ed ISBN 9780471448945

Description

This edition is up-to-date and reflects the latest information and thinking in the field. Focus on Homeostasis boxes clarify ways in which each system contributes to the homeostasis of each of the other body systems. Focus on Wellness Essays throughout help readers apply the concepts to good health and understand how life-style factors affect the structure and function of the body.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Organization of the Human Body.Chapter 2. Introductory Chemistry.Chapter 3. Cells.Chapter 4. Tissues.Chapter 5. The Integumentary System.Chapter 6. The Skeletal System.Chapter 7. Joints.Chapter 8. The Muscular System.Chapter 9. Nervous Tissue.Chapter 10. Central Nervous Systems, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves.Chapter 11. Autonomic Nervous System.Chapter 12. Sensations.Chapter 13. The Endocrine System.Chapter 14. The Cardiovascular System: Blood.Chapter 15. The Cardiovascular System: Heart.Chapter 16. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation.Chapter 17. The Lymphatic and Immune System.Chapter 18. The Respiratory System.Chapter 19. The Digestive System.Chapter 20. Nutrition and Metabolism.Chapter 21. The Urinary System.Chapter 22. Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance.Chapter 23. The Reproductive Systems.Chapter 24. Development and Inheritance.Answers to Self-Quizzes.Glossary.Credits.Index.

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Details

• NCID: BA69186147
• ISBN:
  • 0471222798
  • 047144894X
• LCCN: 2003270628
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Hoboken, N.J.
• Pages/Volumes: xxxi, 619, 7, 38, 3, 19 p.
• Size: 29 cm.
• Attached Material: 1 computer laser optical disk (4 3/4 in.)
• Classification:
  • LCC : QP36
  • DC22 : 612
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Human physiology
  • LCSH : Human anatomy
  • MESH : Anatomy
  • MESH : Physiology