Structure and Function of the Body

by Thibodeau, Gary A.; Patton, Kevin T.

• ISBN13: 9780323010818
• ISBN10: 0323010814
• Edition: 11th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-03-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

The 12th edition of this popular text continues to build on the solid foundation of previous versions, and its updated full-color illustration program, centralized themes, easy-to-understand language, and solid pedagogical features provide a clear structure for student learning. Elaborate full-color illustrations, centralized themes, simplistic language, and solid learning features encourage reader comprehension of the material.

Author Biography

Gary A. Thibodeau, PhD: Chancellor Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Biology, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin Kevin T. Patton, PhD: Professor, Department of Life Sciences, Saint Charles Community College, Saint Peters, Missouri; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physiology, Saint Louis University Medical School, Missouri

Table of Contents

An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body	1	(19)
Cells and Tissues	20	(36)
Organ Systems of the Body	56	(20)
The Integumentary System and Body Membranes	76	(20)
The Skeletal System	96	(36)
The Muscular System	132	(30)
The Nervous System	162	(40)
The Senses	202	(22)
The Endocrine System	224	(30)
Blood	254	(18)
The Circulatory System	272	(34)
The Lymphatic System and Immunity	306	(24)
The Respiratory System	330	(30)
The Digestive System	360	(28)
Nutrition and Metabolism	388	(14)
The Urinary System	402	(20)
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance	422	(14)
Acid-Base Balance	436	(16)
The Reproductive Systems	452	(28)
Growth and Development	480	(43)
Appendixes
A Chemistry of Life	504	(16)
B Common Medical Abbreviations, Prefixes, and Suffixes	520	(3)
Chapter Test Answers	523
Glossary	G-1