Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology

by Shier, David; Butler, Jackie; Lewis, Ricki

• ISBN13: 9780073109381
• ISBN10: 007310938X
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-12-23
• Publisher: MCGRAW HILL

Summary

Designed for the one-semester anatomy and physiology course, Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology assumes no prior science knowledge and supports core topics with clinical applications, making difficult concepts relevant to students pursuing careers in the allied health field. The unparalleled teaching system is highly effective in providing students with a solid understanding of the important concepts in anatomy and physiology.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
UNIT 1 Levels of Organization
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology	1	(29)
Introduction	2	(1)
Anatomy and Physiology	2	(1)
Levels of Organization	3	(1)
Characteristics of Life	4	(1)
Maintenance of Life	5	(3)
Organization of the Human Body	8	(6)
Anatomical Terminology	14	(16)
Reference Plates The Human Organism	22	(8)
Chemical Basis of Life	30	(19)
Introduction	31	(1)
Structure of Matter	31	(8)
Chemical Constituents of Cells	39	(10)
Cells	49	(25)
Introduction	50	(1)
Composite Cell	50	(9)
Movements Through Cell Membranes	59	(7)
The Cell Cycle	66	(8)
Cellular Metabolism	74	(17)
Introduction	75	(1)
Metabolic Reactions	75	(2)
Control of Metabolic Reactions	77	(1)
Energy for Metabolic Reactions	78	(2)
Metabolic Pathways	80	(1)
Nucleic Acids	80	(2)
DNA Replication	82	(1)
Protein Synthesis	82	(9)
Tissues	91	(21)
Introduction	92	(1)
Epithelial Tissues	92	(7)
Connective Tissues	99	(6)
Muscle Tissues	105	(3)
Nervous Tissue	108	(1)
Types of Membranes	109	(3)
UNIT 2 Support and Movement
Skin and the Integumentary System	112	(13)
Skin and Its Tissues	113	(4)
Accessory Organs of the Skin	117	(3)
Regulation of Body Temperature	120	(1)
Healing of Wounds	120	(5)
Skeletal System	125	(43)
Introduction	126	(1)
Bone Structure	126	(1)
Bone Development and Growth	127	(3)
Bone Function	130	(3)
Skeletal Organization	133	(3)
Skull	136	(5)
Vertebral Column	141	(4)
Thoracic Cage	145	(1)
Pectoral Girdle	146	(1)
Upper Limb	146	(4)
Pelvic Girdle	150	(2)
Lower Limb	152	(2)
Joints	154	(14)
Reference Plates Human Skull	165	(3)
Muscular System	168	(34)
Introduction	169	(1)
Structure of a Skeletal Muscle	169	(4)
Skeletal Muscle Contraction	173	(4)
Muscular Responses	177	(4)
Smooth Muscle	181	(1)
Cardiac Muscle	181	(1)
Skeletal Muscle Actions	182	(2)
Major Skeletal Muscles	184	(18)
UNIT 3 Integration and Coordination
Nervous System	202	(46)
Introduction	203	(1)
General Functions of the Nervous System	204	(1)
Neuroglial Cells	205	(1)
Neurons	206	(4)
Cell Membrane Potential	210	(3)
Nerve Impulses	213	(1)
The Synapse	214	(2)
Impulse Processing	216	(1)
Types of Nerves	217	(1)
Nerve Pathways	218	(2)
Meninges	220	(1)
Spinal Cord	221	(3)
Brain	224	(9)
Peripheral Nervous System	233	(4)
Autonomic Nervous System	237	(11)
Somatic and Special Senses	248	(28)
Introduction	249	(1)
Receptors and Sensations	249	(1)
Somatic Senses	249	(4)
Special Senses	253	(1)
Sense of Smell	253	(2)
Sense of Taste	255	(1)
Sense of Hearing	256	(5)
Sense of Equilibrium	261	(1)
Sense of Sight	262	(14)
Endocrine System	276	(26)
Introduction	277	(1)
General Characteristics of the Endocrine System	277	(1)
Hormone Action	278	(3)
Control of Hormonal Secretions	281	(1)
Pituitary Gland	282	(4)
Thyroid Gland	286	(2)
Parathyroid Glands	288	(1)
Adrenal Glands	288	(4)
Pancreas	292	(2)
Other Endocrine Glands	294	(2)
Stress and Health	296	(6)
UNIT 4 Transport
Blood	302	(21)
Introduction	303	(1)
Blood and Blood Cells	303	(7)
Blood Plasma	310	(4)
Hemostasis	314	(2)
Blood Groups and Transfusions	316	(7)
Cardiovascular System	323	(37)
Introduction	324	(1)
Structure of the Heart	325	(5)
Heart Actions	330	(7)
Blood Vessels	337	(5)
Blood Pressure	342	(4)
Paths of Circulation	346	(1)
Arterial System	346	(6)
Venous System	352	(8)
Lymphatic System and Immunity	360	(25)
Introduction	361	(1)
Lymphatic Pathways	361	(1)
Tissue Fluid and Lymph	362	(2)
Lymph Movement	364	(1)
Lymph Nodes	364	(1)
Thymus and Spleen	365	(2)
Body Defenses Against Infection	367	(1)
Innate (Nonspecific) Defenses	368	(1)
Adaptive (Specific) Defenses, or Immunity	369	(16)
UNIT 5 Absorption and Excretion
Digestion and Nutrition	385	(43)
Introduction	386	(1)
General Characteristics of the Alimentary Canal	386	(2)
Mouth	388	(4)
Salivary Glands	392	(1)
Pharynx and Esophagus	393	(2)
Stomach	395	(2)
Pancreas	397	(2)
Liver	399	(5)
Small Intestine	404	(5)
Large Intestine	409	(3)
Nutrition and Nutrients	412	(16)
Respiratory System	428	(25)
Introduction	429	(1)
Organs of the Respiratory System	429	(7)
Breathing Mechanism	436	(5)
Control of Breathing	441	(2)
Alveolar Gas Exchanges	443	(2)
Gas Transport	445	(8)
Urinary System	453	(21)
Introduction	454	(1)
Kidneys	454	(5)
Urine Formation	459	(8)
Urine Elimination	467	(7)
Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance	474	(16)
Introduction	475	(1)
Distribution of Body Fluids	475	(2)
Water Balance	477	(3)
Electrolyte Balance	480	(2)
Acid-Base Balance	482	(2)
Acid-Base Imbalances	484	(6)
UNIT 6 The Human Life Cycle
Reproductive Systems	490	(30)
Introduction	491	(1)
Organs of the Male Reproductive System	491	(8)
Hormonal Control of the Male Reproductive Functions	499	(1)
Organs of the Female Reproductive System	500	(6)
Hormonal Control of Female Reproductive Functions	506	(3)
Mammary Glands	509	(1)
Birth Control	510	(4)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	514	(6)
Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics	520	(28)
Introduction	521	(1)
Pregnancy	521	(2)
Prenatal Period	523	(15)
Postnatal Period	538	(2)
Genetics	540	(8)
Appendix	548	(1)
Glossary	549	(14)
Credits	563	(2)
Index	565