The Human Body in Health and Disease

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

• ISBN13: 9780323013390
• ISBN10: 0323013392
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-07-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Pub Co

Summary

This updated third edition includes outstanding coverage of basic anatomy and physiology, plus the mechanisms of disease and pathologic conditions associated with each body system. Two unifying themes are integrated in this comprehensive text: the complementary nature of structure and function, and homeostasis. Homeostasis is used to show how "normal" structure and function are maintained, whereas failures of homeostasis are shown as basic mechanisms of disease. The reader is drawn into the subject by a clear, straightforward style, superior illustrations, and student-friendly features. Included FREE with the softcover text is Body Spectrum: Mosby's Electronic Anatomy Coloring Book CD-ROM.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body	1	(19)
Cells and Tissues	20	(42)
Organ Systems of the Body	62	(24)
Mechanisms of Disease	86	(32)
The Integumentary System and Body Membranes	118	(28)
The Skeletal System	146	(44)
The Muscular System	190	(32)
The Nervous System	222	(48)
The Senses	270	(28)
The Endocrine System	298	(36)
Blood	334	(24)
The Heart and Heart Disease	358	(24)
The Circulation of the Blood	382	(26)
The Lymphatic System and Immunity	408	(28)
The Respiratory System	436	(38)
The Digestive System	474	(36)
Nutrition and Metabolism	510	(20)
The Urinary System	530	(26)
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance	556	(16)
Acid-Base Balance	572	(14)
The Reproductive Systems	586	(34)
Growth and Development	620	(30)
Genetics and Genetic Diseases	650
Appendixes
A Chemistry of Life	1
B Examples of Pathological Conditions	1
C Medical Terminology	1
D Clinical and Laboratory Values	1
E Common Abbreviations and Symbols	1
Chapter Test and Clinical Applications Answers	1
Glossary	1