The Human Body in Health and Illness

by Herlihy, Barbara

• ISBN13: 9780721695068
• ISBN10: 072169506X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Clearly written and fun to read, The Human Body in Health and Illness caught the attention of educators and students and proved that the teaching and learning of basic anatomy and physiology can be enjoyable. In the new second edition, complex concepts and difficult content are again simplified and may be applied to common problems in patient care. Special attention is given to the A&P that is needed for an understanding of pathophysiology and pharmacology. The underlying physiology of pathologic conditions is explained in a common-sense approach with early and frequent reference to specific clinical examples. A new chapter on Microbiology Basics (Chapter 5) has been added, with information on pathogens and the spread of infection. Do You Know... boxes add interesting information with flair and humor. Text and art are connected, increasing pedagogic usefulness. We've kept and added to the unique cartoons, a hallmark of the book. Reading level is appropriate and consistent, thanks to the uniform author voice, simple terminology, and a logical step-by-step presentation. Beginning with a basic discussion of the human body and its cellular structure, the discussion moves toward genetics and the greater complexity of the human organism.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Human Body	1	(16)
Basic Chemistry	16	(15)
Cells	31	(18)
Cell Metabolism	49	(16)
Microbiology Basics	65	(13)
Tissues and Membranes	78	(17)
Integumentary System and Body Temperature	95	(15)
Skeletal System	110	(29)
Muscular System	139	(23)
Nervous System: Nervous Tissue and Brain	162	(24)
Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves	186	(22)
Sensory System	208	(23)
Endocrine System	231	(23)
Blood	254	(19)
Heart	273	(20)
Blood Vessels and Circulation	293	(28)
Lymphatic System	321	(10)
Immune System	331	(15)
Respiratory System	346	(27)
Digestive System	373	(31)
Urinary System	404	(17)
Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance	421	(12)
Reproductive Systems	433	(21)
Human Development and Heredity	454	(23)
Appendix A Medical Terminology and Eponymous Terms	477	(5)
Appendix B Laboratory Tests	482	(2)
Glossary	484