Human anatomy and physiology / Alexander P. Spence, Elliott B. Mason ; illustrations by Fran Milner.
Series: The Benjamin/Cummings series in the life sciencesPublication details: Menlo Park, Calif. : Benjamin/Cummings Pub. Co., c1983.Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xx, 794, [47] p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cmISBN:- 0805369805
- QS 4 S744h 1983
Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Book Open Access | Health Sciences Library | QS 4 S744h 1983 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | MBAL22030293 |
Includes index.
Contents
1. Introduction to anatomy and physiology
2. The chemical and physical basis of life
3. The cell
4. Tissues
5. The integumentary system
6. The skeletal system
7. Articulations
8. The muscular system: General structure and physiology
9. The muscular system: Gross anatomy
10. The nervous system: its organization, development and components
11. Neurons, synapses, and receptors
12. The central nervous system
13. The peripheral nervous system
14. The autonomic nervous system
15. The special senses
16. The endocrine system
17. The circulatory system: the blood
18. The circulatory system: the heart
19. The circulatory system: blood vessels and lymphatics
20. Defense mechanisms of the body
21. The respiratory system
22. The digestive system: anatomy and mechanical processes
23. The digestive system: chemical digestion and absorption
24. Metabolism, nutrition and temperature regulation
25. The urinary system
26. Fluid and electrolyte balance and acid-base regulation
27. The reproductive system
28. Pregnancy, embryonic development and inheritance
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