Anatomy and Physiology

by Seeley, Rod R.; Stephens, Trent D.; Tate, Philip

• ISBN13: 9780073293684
• ISBN10: 0073293687
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-02-23
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

Summary

Seeley's Anatomy and Physiology is problem solving when you need it!This text is designed to help students develop a solid, basic understanding of anatomy and physiology without an encyclopedic presentation of detail. Great care has been taken to select important concepts and to perfectly describe the anatomy of cells, organs, and organ systems. The plan that has been followed for eight editions of this text is to combine clear and accurate descriptions of anatomy with precise explanations of how structures function and examples of how they work together to maintain life. To emphasize the concepts of anatomy and physiology, the authors provide explanations of how the systems respond to aging, changes in physical activity, and disease, with a special focus on homeostasis and the regulatory mechanisms that maintain it. Timely and interesting examples demonstrate the application of knowledge in a clinical context.

Table of Contents

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology and Genetics

Histology: The Study of Tissues

Support and Movement

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Articulations and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Integration and Control Systems

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Regulations and Maintenance

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: The Heart

Cardiovascular System: Peripheral Circulation and Regulation

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Water, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproduction and Development

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, and Aging

Table of Measurements

Scientific Notation

Solution Concentrations

pH

Reference Laboratory Values

Answers to Review and Comprehension Questions

Answers to Critical Thinking Questions

Answers to Predict Questions

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