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CliffsNotes Anatomy and Physiology Quick Review

by: Bassett, Steven

CliffsNotes Anatomy and Physiology Quick Review

by: Bassett, Steven

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9780470878743
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0470878746
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 07/26/2011
Publisher: Cliffs Notes

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Delivers the appropriate amount of expert coverage on#xA0;anatomy and physiology#xA0;topics for consumers who need a supplement to a standard#xA0;andatomy and/or physiology#xA0;text; who need to prepare for exams; or who need to brush up on the fundamentals of these subjects Chapter Check-In gives readers an overview #xA0;of what they'll learn in the chapter Chapter Check-Out reviews the chapter to enforce the items learned and help with comprehension Review section is a summary test on all chapter topics in the book -- great tool for teachers and students Resource Center directs reader to additional information available for the subject such as books and websites 500 practice questions available online at CliffsNotes.com and directly ties to each chapter in the book!

Introduction	p. 1
Why You Need This Book	p. 1
How to Use This Book	p. 1
Hundreds of Practice Questions Online!	p. 2
Anatomy and Chemistry basics	p. 3
What Is Anatomy and Physiology?	p. 3
Atoms, Molecules, Ions, and Bonds	p. 8
Inorganic Compounds	p. 9
Organic Molecules	p. 10
Chemical Reactions in Metabolic Processes	p. 18
The Cell	p. 21
The Cell and Its Membrane	p. 22
Cell Junctions	p. 26
Movement of Substances	p. 28
Cell Division	p. 30
Tissues	p. 47
Epithelial Tissue	p. 48
Connective Tissue	p. 53
Nervous Tissue	p. 59
Muscle Tissue	p. 59
The Integumentary System	p. 63
The Skin and Its Functions	p. 63
The Epidermis	p. 65
The Dermis	p. 66
The Hypodermis	p. 66
Accessory Organs of the Skin	p. 67
Bones And Skeletal Tissues	p. 69
Functions of Bones	p. 69
Types of Bones	p. 70
Bone Structure	p. 70
Bone Development	p. 73
Bone Growth	p. 74
Bone Homeostasis	p. 74
Surface Features of Bones	p. 75
The Skeletal System	p. 77
Organization of the Skeleton	p. 77
Skull: Cranium and Facial Bones	p. 81
Hyoid Bone	p. 84
Vertebral Column	p. 84
Thorax	p. 87
Pectoral Girdle	p. 89
Upper Limb	p. 89
Pelvic Girdle	p. 90
Lower Limb	p. 91
Articulations	p. 93
Classifying Joints	p. 93
Muscle Tissue	p. 99
Types of Muscles	p. 100
Connective Tissue Associated with Muscle Tissue	p. 100
Structure of Skeletal Muscle	p. 101
Muscle Contraction	p. 102
Muscle metabolism	p. 107
Structure of Cardiac and Smooth Muscle	p. 110
The Muscular System	p. 113
Skeletal Muscle Actions	p. 113
Names of Skeletal Muscles	p. 114
Muscle Size and Arrangement of Muscle Fascicles	p. 115
Major Skeletal Muscles	p. 115
Nervous Tissue	p. 129
Neurons	p. 129
Neuroglia	p. 132
Myelination	p. 132
Transmission of Nerve Impulses	p. 133
The Synapse	p. 136
The Nervous System	p. 139
Nervous System Organization	p. 140
Nervous System Terminology	p. 142
The Brain	p. 142
The Ventricles and Cerebrospinal Fluid	p. 150
The Meninges	p. 151
The Blood-Brain Barrier	p. 152
Cranial Nerves	p. 152
The Spinal Cord	p. 154
Spinal Nerves	p. 157
Reflexes	p. 158
The Autonomic Nervous System	p. 161
The Sensory System	p. 167
Sensory Receptors	p. 167
The Somatic Senses	p. 168
Vision	p. 169
Hearing	p. 176
Equilibrium	p. 179
Smell	p. 180
Taste	p. 180
The Endocrine System	p. 183
Hormones	p. 183
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Glands	p. 186
Endocrine Organs and Tissues	p. 192
Antagonistic Hormones	p. 193
The Cardiovascular System	p. 195
The Functions	p. 196
The Blood	p. 196
Blood Formation	p. 201
Hemostasis	p. 203
Blood Groups	p. 205
Circulatory Pathways	p. 206
The Heart	p. 206
Cardiac Conduction	p. 211
Cardiac Muscle Contraction	p. 212
Electrocardiogram	p. 213
The Cardiac Cycle	p. 215
Cardiac Output	p. 216
Blood Vessels	p. 217
Blood Pressure	p. 220
Control of Blood Pressure	p. 221
Blood Vessels of the Body	p. 223
The Lymphatic System	p. 227
Lymphatic System Components	p. 227
Lymphatic Vessels	p. 228
Lymphoid Cells	p. 231
Lymphatic Tissues and Organs	p. 231
The Immune System and Other Body Defenses	p. 237
Protecting Your Body	p. 237
Nonspecific Barriers	p. 238
Nonspecific Defenses	p. 238
Specific Defense (The Immune System)	p. 240
Major Histocompatibility Complex	p. 241
Llymphocytes	p. 241
Antibodies	p. 243
Costimulation	p. 244
Humoral and Cell-Mediated Immune Responses	p. 244
Supplements to the Immune Response	p. 245
The Respiratory System	p. 247
Function of the Respiratory System	p. 248
Structure of the Respiratory System	p. 248
Lungs	p. 253
Mechanics of Breathing	p. 253
Lung Volumes and Capacities	p. 254
Gas Exchange	p. 255
Gas Transport	p. 256
Control of Respiration	p. 258
The Digestive System	p. 261
Function of the Digestive System	p. 261
Structure of the Digestive Tract Wall	p. 263
Digestive Enzymes	p. 264
The Mouth	p. 265
The Pharynx	p. 267
The Esophagus	p. 267
Deglutition (Swallowing)	p. 267
The Stomach	p. 268
The Small Intestine	p. 270
Large Intestine	p. 273
The Pancreas	p. 274
The Liver and Gallbladder	p. 275
Regulation of Digestion	p. 276
The Urinary System	p. 281
Anatomy of the Kidneys	p. 282
Regulation of Urine Concentration	p. 292
Ureters	p. 294
Urinary Bladder	p. 294
Urethra	p. 294
The Reproductive System	p. 297
What Is Reproduction?	p. 297
The Male Reproductive System	p. 297
The Female Reproduction System	p. 304
Review Questions	p. 315
The Resource Center	p. 331
Glossary	p. 335
Index	p. 349
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CliffsNotes Anatomy and Physiology Quick Review

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