Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition

by Gerard J. Tortora (Bergen Community College); Bryan H. Derrickson (Valencia Community College)

• ISBN13: 9780470084717
• ISBN10: 0470084715
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780471689348, 9781118345009
• Edition: 12th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-04-01
• Publisher: WILEY
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Summary

The new edition of this highly successful book maintains the superb balance between structure and function. It continues to emphasize the correlations between normal physiology and pathophysiology, normal anatomy and pathology, and homeostasis and homeostatic imbalances. The acclaimed illustration program is also even better along with the redevelopment of many of the figures depicting the toughest topics to grasp.

Table of Contents

Organization of the Human Body

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Principles of Support and Movement

The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue

The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton

The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Control Systems of the Human Body

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory, Motor and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Maintenance of the Human Body

The Cardiovascular System: The Blood

The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics

The Lymphatic System, Nonspecific Resistance to Disease, and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis

Continuity

The Reproductive Systems

Development and Inheritance

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