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Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

by: Scanlon, Valerie C.; Sanders, Tina

Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

by: Scanlon, Valerie C.; Sanders, Tina

ISBN 13:
9780803615465
ISBN 10:
0803615469
Edition: 5th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 09/29/2006
Publisher: F A DAVIS CO
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Organization and General Plan of the Body

(20)

Levels of Organization

(3)

Metabolism and Homeostasis

(5)

Terminology and General Plan of the Body

(9)

Some Basic Chemistry

(25)

Elements

(1)

Atoms

(1)

Chemical Bonds

(3)

Chemical Reactions

(1)

Inorganic Compounds of Importance

(5)

Organic Compounds of Importance

(13)

Cells

(21)

Cell Structure

(4)

Cellular Transport Mechanisms

(4)

The Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis

(4)

Cell Division

(3)

Aging and Cells

(4)

Tissues and Membranes

(21)

Epithelial Tissue

(4)

Connective Tissue

(5)

Muscle Tissue

(2)

Nerve Tissue

(1)

Membranes

(2)

Aging and Tissues

(4)

The Integumentary System

(16)

The Skin

(9)

Subcutaneous Tissue

(2)

Aging and the Integumentary System

101

(3)

The Skeletal System

104

(31)

Functions of the Skeleton

106

(1)

Types of Bone Tissue

106

(1)

Classification of Bones

106

(2)

Embryonic Growth of Bone

108

(1)

Factors That Affect Bone Growth and Maintenance

108

(4)

The Skeleton

112

(16)

Joints---Articulations

128

(1)

Aging and the Skeletal System

128

(7)

The Muscular System

135

(28)

Muscle Structure

138

(2)

Muscle Tone

140

(1)

Muscle Sense

141

(1)

Energy Sources for Muscle Contraction

141

(1)

Muscle Fiber---Microscopic Structure

142

(4)

Contraction---The Sliding Filament Mechanism

146

(1)

Responses to Exercise---Maintaining Homeostasis

147

(2)

Aging and the Muscular System

149

(1)

Major Muscles of the Body

149

(14)

The Nervous System

163

(33)

Nervous System Divisions

166

(1)

Nerve Tissue

166

(4)

Types of Neurons

170

(1)

Nerves and Nerve Tracts

171

(1)

The Nerve Impulse

171

(1)

The Spinal Cord

171

(5)

The Brain

176

(8)

Meninges and Cerebrospinal Fluid

184

(2)

Cranial Nerves

186

(1)

The Autonomic Nervous System

187

(4)

Aging and the Nervous System

191

(5)

The Senses

196

(25)

Sensory Pathway

198

(1)

Characteristics of Sensations

198

(1)

Cutaneous Senses

199

(1)

Muscle Sense

200

(1)

Sense of Taste

200

(2)

Sense of Smell

202

(1)

Hunger and Thirst

202

(1)

The Eye

202

(8)

The Ear

210

(6)

Arterial Receptors

216

(1)

Aging and the Senses

216

(5)

The Endocrine System

221

(29)

Chemistry of Hormones

225

(1)

Regulation of Hormone Secretion

225

(1)

The Pituitary Gland

225

(6)

Thyroid Gland

231

(2)

Parathyroid Glands

233

(1)

Pancreas

233

(3)

Adrenal Glands

236

(6)

Ovaries

242

(1)

Testes

243

(1)

Other Hormones

243

(1)

Mechanisms of Hormone Action

244

(1)

Aging and the Endocrine System

245

(5)

Blood

250

(22)

Characteristics of Blood

252

(1)

Plasma

252

(2)

Blood Cells

254

(18)

The Heart

272

(18)

Location and Pericardial Membranes

274

(1)

Chambers---Vessels and Valves

274

(3)

Coronary Vessels

277

(1)

Cardiac Cycle and Heart Sounds

278

(1)

Cardiac Conduction Pathway

279

(4)

Heart Rate

283

(1)

Cardiac Output

283

(1)

Regulation of Heart Rate

284

(2)

Aging and the Heart

286

(4)

The Vascular System

290

(29)

Arteries

292

(1)

Veins

292

(1)

Capillaries

293

(3)

Pathways of Circulation

296

(10)

Velocity of Blood Flow

306

(1)

Blood Pressure

307

(3)

Regulation of Blood Pressure

310

(4)

Aging and the Vascular System

314

(5)

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

319

(23)

Lymph

322

(1)

Lymph Vessels

322

(1)

Lymphatic Tissue

322

(5)

Immunity

327

(10)

Aging and the Lymphatic System

337

(5)

The Respiratory System

342

(25)

Divisions of the Respiratory System

344

(3)

Mechanism of Breathing

347

(4)

Pulmonary Volumes

351

(3)

Exchange of Gases

354

(1)

Transport of Gases in the Blood

355

(3)

Regulation of Respiration

358

(2)

Respiration and Acid--Base Balance

360

(1)

Aging and the Respiratory System

361

(6)

The Digestive System

367

(27)

Divisions of the Digestive System

370

(1)

Types of Digestion

370

(1)

Oral Cavity

370

(3)

Pharynx

373

(1)

Esophagus

373

(1)

Structural Layers of the Alimentary Tube

373

(3)

Stomach

376

(2)

Small Intestine

378

(1)

Liver

379

(1)

Gallbladder

379

(1)

Pancreas

379

(2)

Completion of Digestion and Absorption

381

(4)

Large Intestine

385

(1)

Other Functions of the Liver

386

(3)

Aging and the Digestive System

389

(5)

Body Temperature and Metabolism

394

(23)

Body Temperature

396

(4)

Metabolism

400

(13)

Aging and Metabolism

413

(4)

The Urinary System

417

(22)

Kidneys

421

(3)

Formation of Urine

424

(4)

The Kidneys and Acid--Base Balance

428

(1)

Other Functions of the Kidneys

429

(2)

Elimination of Urine

431

(1)

Characteristics of Urine

432

(1)

Aging and the Urinary System

433

(6)

Fluid--Electrolyte and Acid--Base Balance

439

(15)

Water Compartments

442

(1)

Water Intake and Output

443

(2)

Electrolytes

445

(1)

Acid--Base Balance

446

(4)

Aging and Fluid and pH Regulation

450

(4)

The Reproductive Systems

454

(20)

Meiosis

456

(1)

Male Reproductive System

457

(5)

Female Reproductive System

462

(8)

Aging and the Reproductive Systems

470

(4)

Human Development and Genetics

474

(22)

Human Development

476

(10)

Genetics

486

(10)

An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease

496

(32)

Classification of Microorganisms

498

(2)

Normal Flora

500

(1)

Infectious Disease

500

(3)

Epidemiology

503

(1)

Methods of Control of Microbes

504

(3)

The Pathogens

507

(21)

Appendixes

528

(19)

A Units of Measure

528

(2)

B Abbreviations

530

(2)

C Normal Values for Some Commonly Used Blood Tests

532

(1)

D Normal Values for Some Commonly Used Urine Tests

533

(1)

E Eponymous Terms

534

(1)

F Prefixes, Combining Word Roots, and Suffixes Used in Medical Terminology

535

(4)

G Answers to the Illustration Questions

539

(8)

Glossary

547

(42)

Index

589

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