Anatomy & physiology /

Seeley, Rod R.

Anatomy & physiology / Anatomy and physiology Rod R. Seeley, Philip Tate, Trent D. Stephens. - 8th edition - Dubuque, IA : McGraw-Hill, c2008. - xxi, 1116 : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes index.

Contents

Part 1 Organization of the Human Body
1 The Human Organism 1
2 The Chemical Basis of Life 25
3 Structure and Function of the Cell 57
4 Histology: The Study of Tissues 103
Part 2 Support and Movement
5 Integumentary System 143
6 Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue 167
7 Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy 197
8 Articulations and Movement 247
9 Muscular System: Histology and Physiology 275
10 Muscular System: Gross Anatomy 317
Part 3 Integration and Control Systems
11 Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue 373
12 Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves 411
13 Brain and Cranial Nerves 443
14 Integration of Nervous System Functions 475
15 The Special Senses 511
16 Autonomic Nervous System 561
17 Functional Organization of the Endocrine System 583
18 Endocrine Glands 609
Part 4 Regulations and Maintenance
19 Cardiovascular System: Blood 651
20 Cardiovascular System: The Heart 679
21 Cardiovascular System: Peripheral Circulation and Regulation 723
22 Lymphatic System and Immunity 785
23 Respiratory System 829
24 Digestive System 877
25 Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature
Regulation 931
26 Urinary System 965
27 Water, Electrolytes, and Acid?Base Balance 1005
Part 5 Reproduction and Development
28 Reproductive System 1033
29 Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics 1081
Appendices
A Table of Measurements A-1
B Scientific Notation A-1
C Solution Concentrations A-2
D pH A-2
E Reference Laboratory Values A-3
F Answers to Review and Comprehension

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Human anatomy.

QS 4 S452a 2008