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Human anatomy and physiology / Alexander P. Spence, Elliott B. Mason ; illustrations by Fran Milner.

By: Contributor(s): 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
Subject(s): NLM classification:
  • QS 4 S744h 1983
Contents:
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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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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