| Description |
xxxi, 968 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm + Quick reference (60 pages : illustrations ; 14 cm) |
| Contents |
Unit 1. The Body as a Whole -- Introduction Seeing the Big Picture. 1. Organization of the Body. 2. The Chemical Basis of Life. 3. Cells. 4. Tissues -- Unit 2. Support and Movement. 5. Skin and Its Appendages. 6. Skeletal Tissues. 7. The Skeletal System. 8. Articulations. 9. Physiology of the Muscular System. 10. Anatomy of the Muscular System -- Unit 3. Communication, Control, and Integration. 11. Nervous System Cells. 12. The Central Nervous System. 13. The Peripheral Nervous System. 14. Sense Organs. 15. The Endocrine System -- Unit 4. Transportation and Defense. 16. Blood. 17. Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System. 18. Physiology of the Cardiovascular System. 19. Lymphatic System. 20. Immune System. 21. Stress -- Unit 5. Respiration, Nutrition, and Excretion. 22. Anatomy of the Respiratory System. 23. Physiology of the Respiratory System. 24. Anatomy of the Digestive System. 25. Physiology of the Digestive System. 26. Nutrition and Metabolism. 27. The Urinary System. 28. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance. 29. Acid-Base Balance -- Unit 6. Reproduction and Development. 30. Male Reproductive System. 31. Female Reproductive System. 32. Growth and Development. 33. Genetics and Heredity -- Mini-Atlas of Human Anatomy -- App. A Metric Measurements -- App. B Potential Osmotic Pressure -- App. C Clinical and Laboratory Values |
| Notes |
A student-oriented text |
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Accompanying Quick reference summarizes key information using figures and tables |
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Previous ed.: c1987 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Anatomy.
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Human anatomy.
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Human physiology.
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Physiology.
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Anatomy.
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Physiology.
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| Author |
Patton, Kevin T.
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| LC no. |
92048787 |
| ISBN |
0801650054 |
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0801676916 (International edition) |
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(Quick reference) |
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