The human body in health and illness /

Herlihy, Barbara L.

The human body in health and illness / Barbara Herlihy. - 4th edition - St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier, c2011. - xviii, 542 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

1.Introduction to the human body
2.Basic chemistry
3.Cells
4.Cell metabolism
5.Microbiology basics
6.Tissues and membranes
7.Integumentary system and body temperature
8.Skeletal system
9.Muscular system
10.Nervous system: nervous tissue and brain
11.Nervous system: spinal cord and peripheral nerves
12.Autonomic nervous system
13.Sensory system
14.Endocrine system
15.Blood
16.Anatomy of the heart
17.Function of the heart
18.Anatomy of the blood vessels
19.Functions of the blood vessels
20.Lymphatic system
21.Immune system
22.Respiratory system
23.Digestive system
24.Urinary system
25.Water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
26.Reproductive systems
27.Human development and heredity.

9781416068426 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1416068422 (pbk. : alk. paper)


Human physiology.
Physiology, Pathological.
Physiology.
Pathology.

QT 104 H549h 2011