Introduction to human anatomy and physiology /

Solomon, Eldra Pearl

Introduction to human anatomy and physiology / Eldra Pearl Solomon - Third edition - St. Louis, Missouri : Saunders Elsevier, c2009. - viii, 341 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Includes abbreviation, glossary, appendix and index.

1. Introducing the Human Body --
2. Cells and Tissues --
3. The Integumentary System --
4. The Skeletal System --
5. The Muscular System --
6. The Central Nervous System --
7. The Peripheral Nervous System --
8. The Sense Organs --
9. Endocrine Control --
10. The Circulatory System: Blood --
11. The Circulatory System: The Heart --
12. Circulation of Blood and Lymph --
13. Internal Defense: Immune Responses --
14. The Respiratory System --
15. The Digestive System --
16. The Urinary System and Fluid Balance --
17. Reproduction --
Appendix A. --
Chapter Quiz Answers --
Appendix B. --
Dissecting Terms --
Appendix C. --
Abbreviations --
Glossary.

Completely updated, the 3rd edition of this practical textbook introduces you to basic anatomy and physiology - covering need-to-know principles with real-world examples that make key concepts easy to understand. It's logically organized into 17 chapters that each explores a particular body system. This edition is easier to use than ever, offering an engaging new layout with more than 200 color illustrations, as well as new Tools for Learning that lead you through each chapter, highlighting important topics and helping you strengthen and assess your understanding of anatomy and physiology.

9781416044055


Human anatomy
Human physiology

QP34.5 / S68 2009
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