The human body in health and disease / Ruth L. Memmler, Barbara Janson Cohen, Dena Lin Wood ; illustrated by Anthony Ravielli.
Publication details: Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott, c1992.Edition: 7th editionDescription: x, 416 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cmISBN:- 9780397548859
- 0397548850 (pbk.)
- 0397548842 (hardcover)
- 612 20 MEM
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Contents;
Unit I: The body as a whole
1. Introduction to the human body
2. Chemistry, matter and life
3. Cells and their functions
4. Tissues, glands and membranes
Unit II: Disease and the first line of defense
5. Disease and disease-producing organisms
6. The skin in health and disease
Unit III: Movement and support
7. The skeleton-bones and joints
8. The muscular system
Unit IV: Coordination and control
9. The nervous system: The spinal cord and spinal nerves
10. The nervous system: The brain and cranial nerves
11. The sensory system
12. The endocrine system: Glands and hormones
Unit V: Circulation and body defense
13. The blood
14. The heart and heart disease
15. Blood vessels and blood circulation
16. The lymphatic system and lymphoid tissue
17. Body defenses, immunity and vaccines
Unit VI: Energy - Supply and use
18. Respiration
19. Digestion
20. metabolism, nutrition, and body temperature
21. Body fluids
22. The urinary system
Unit VII: Perpetuating life
23. Reproduction
24. Heredity and hereditary diseases
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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