| Description |
1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
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4 3/4 in |
| Contents |
1. An introduction to the structure and function of the body -- 2. Chemistry of life -- 3. Cells and tissues -- 4. Organ systems of the body -- 5. Mechanisms of disease -- 6. The integumentary system and body membranes -- 7. The skeletal system -- 8. The muscular system -- 9. The nervous system -- 10. The senses -- 11. The endocrine system -- 12. Blood -- 13. The heart and heart disease -- 14. The circulation of the blood -- 15. The lymphatic system and immunity -- 16. The respiratory system -- 17. The digestive system -- 18. Nutrition and metabolism -- 19. The urinary system -- 20. Fluid and electrolyte balance -- 21. Acid-base balance -- 22. The reproductive systems -- 23. Growth and development -- 24. Genetics and genetic diseases -- Appendix A. Mini-atlas -- Appendix B. Examples of pathological conditions -- Appendix C. Medical terminology -- Appendix D. Clinical and laboratory values -- Appendix E. Common abbreviations and symbols -- Glossary |
| Summary |
"With enhanced visuals, clear explanations, and the latest findings, the 4th edition of The Human Body in Health & Disease sets the standard for Anatomy & Physiology texts. Using a straightforward body systems approach, it emphasizes the basic concepts of A&P and applies them to the clinical setting. It also covers the diseases and pathologic conditions associated with each body system."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM for PC: Windows 98 or higher ; Pentium II processor ; 233 MHz or higher ; 128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended) ; 30 MB hard disk space ; 8x or faster CD-ROM drive ; 800 x 600 resolution monitor ; 256 colors -- for Macintosh: ApplePower PC 166 Mhz or higher ; MAC OS version 9.0 or later ; 128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended) ; 30 MB of hard disk space ; 8x or faster CD-ROM drive ; 800 x 600 resolution monitor ; 256 colors |
| Subject |
Physiology, Pathological.
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Human physiology.
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Human anatomy.
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Anatomy.
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Physiology.
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Pathology.
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Physiology.
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Anatomy.
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Pathology.
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| Author |
Patton, Kevin T.
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| LC no. |
2012419182 |
| ISBN |
9780323031622 |
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0323031625 |
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0323031617 |
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9780323031615 |
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