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Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
by Elaine N. MariebEdition:
3rd
ISBN13:
9780805348040
ISBN10:
0805348042
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Paperback
Pub. Date:
1/1/1991
Publisher(s):
Addison-Wesley
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Summary
Award-winning author Elaine N. Marieb brings her unique understanding of readers' specific needs to this popular book. Marieb's clear and friendly writing style emphasizes the relevance of anatomy and physiology to readers' lives and careers. It clarifies concepts, defines key terms, and offers just the right balance of anatomy, physiology, and clinical coverage to make the content complete without being overly detailed. For instructors and students, or anyone interested in anatomy and physiology.
Table of Contents
| The Human Body: An Orientation | p. 1 |
| An Overview of Anatomy and Physiology | p. 2 |
| Levels of Structural Organization | p. 2 |
| Maintaining Life | p. 7 |
| Homeostasis | p. 9 |
| The Language of Anatomy | p. 11 |
| Basic Chemistry | p. 21 |
| Concepts of Matter and Energy | p. 22 |
| Composition of Matter | p. 23 |
| Molecules and Compounds | p. 27 |
| Chemical Bonds and Chemical Reactions | p. 30 |
| Biochemistry: The Chemical Composition of Living Matter | p. 36 |
| Cells and Tissues | p. 55 |
| Cells | p. 56 |
| Overview of the Cellular Basis of Life | p. 56 |
| Anatomy of a Generalized Cell | p. 56 |
| Cell Physiology | p. 66 |
| Body Tissues | p. 77 |
| Epithelial Tissue | p. 78 |
| Connective Tissue | p. 81 |
| Muscle Tissue | p. 85 |
| Nervous Tissue | p. 86 |
| Tissue Repair (Wound Healing) | p. 86 |
| Developmental Aspects of Cells and Tissues | p. 87 |
| Skin and Body Membranes | p. 95 |
| Classification of Body Membranes | p. 96 |
| Integumentary System (Skin) | p. 98 |
| Developmental Aspects of Skin and Body Membranes | p. 111 |
| The Skeletal System | p. 116 |
| Bones: An Overview | p. 116 |
| Axial Skeleton | p. 124 |
| Appendicular Skeleton | p. 138 |
| Joints | p. 145 |
| Developmental Aspects of the Skeleton | p. 153 |
| The Muscular System | p. 161 |
| Overview of Muscle Tissues | p. 162 |
| Microscopic Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle | p. 166 |
| Skeletal Muscle Activity | p. 168 |
| Muscle Movements, Types, and Names | p. 175 |
| Gross Anatomy of Skeletal Muscles | p. 181 |
| Developmental Aspects of the Muscular System | p. 194 |
| The Nervous System | p. 201 |
| Organization of the Nervous System | p. 203 |
| Nervous Tissue: Structure and Function | p. 204 |
| Central Nervous System | p. 215 |
| Peripheral Nervous System | p. 229 |
| Developmental Aspects of the Nervous System | p. 243 |
| Special Senses | p. 251 |
| The Eye and Vision | p. 252 |
| The Ear: Hearing and Balance | p. 264 |
| Chemical Senses: Taste and Smell | p. 270 |
| Developmental Aspects of the Special Senses | p. 273 |
| The Endocrine System | p. 279 |
| The Endocrine System and Hormone Function--An Overview | p. 280 |
| The Major Endocrine Organs | p. 283 |
| Other Hormone-Producing Tissues and Organs | p. 300 |
| Developmental Aspects of the Endocrine System | p. 300 |
| Blood | p. 307 |
| Composition and Functions of Blood | p. 308 |
| Hemostasis | p. 315 |
| Blood Groups and Transfusions | p. 318 |
| Developmental Aspects of Blood | p. 321 |
| The Cardiovascular System | p. 327 |
| Cardiovascular System: The Heart | p. 328 |
| Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels | p. 339 |
| Developmental Aspects of the Cardiovascular System | p. 360 |
| The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses | p. 367 |
| Lymphatic System | p. 368 |
| Lymphatic Vessels | p. 368 |
| Lymph Nodes | p. 369 |
| Other Lymphoid Organs | p. 371 |
| Body Defenses | p. 372 |
| Nonspecific Body Defenses | p. 373 |
| Specific Body Defenses: The Immune System | p. 377 |
| Developmental Aspects of the Lymphatic System and Body Defenses | p. 396 |
| The Respiratory System | p. 403 |
| Functional Anatomy of the Respiratory System | p. 404 |
| Respiratory Physiology | p. 411 |
| Respiratory Disorders | p. 422 |
| Developmental Aspects of the Respiratory System | p. 424 |
| The Digestive System and Body Metabolism | p. 431 |
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System | p. 432 |
| Anatomy of the Digestive System | p. 432 |
| Functions of the Digestive System | p. 445 |
| Nutrition and Metabolism | p. 456 |
| Nutrition | p. 456 |
| Developmental Aspects of the Digestive System and Metabolism | p. 468 |
| The Urinary System | p. 479 |
| Kidneys | p. 480 |
| Ureters, Urinary Bladder, and Urethra | p. 489 |
| Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance | p. 491 |
| Developmental Aspects of the Urinary System | p. 497 |
| The Reproductive System | p. 503 |
| Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System | p. 504 |
| Male Reproductive Functions | p. 508 |
| Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System | p. 511 |
| Female Reproductive Functions and Cycles | p. 516 |
| Mammary Glands | p. 520 |
| Survey of Pregnancy and Embryonic Development | p. 522 |
| Developmental Aspects of the Reproductive System | p. 529 |
| Appendixes | |
| Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes | p. 539 |
| Periodic Table of the Elements | p. 542 |
| Key Information about Vitamins and Many Essential Minerals | p. 543 |
| A.D.A.M. Correlations | p. 545 |
| Photography and Art Credits | p. 551 |
| Glossary | p. 553 |
| Index | p. 564 |
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