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Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology

by: Saladin, Kenneth; McFarland, Robin

Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology

by: Saladin, Kenneth; McFarland, Robin

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Edition: 1st
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Copyright: 01/03/2013
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Essentials of Anatomy & Physiologyis a text that blends up-to-date science, stimulating writing, high-quality art, and cutting-edge educational technology to provide the most effective teaching and learning program available in the one-semester anatomy and physiology courses.

The distinctive pedagogy of the text revolves around the theme of “Elevate Learning”. From “Base Camp” to “Assess Your Learning Outcomes”, the student experiences a clear sense of the path ahead, a convenient means of charting progress, and a satisfying sense of accomplishment at the end.

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Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology

Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology

9780072458282

0072458283

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Table of Contents

Chapter 2Life, Matter, and Energy
2.1 Atoms, Ions, and Molecules
2.2 Water, Mixtures, and pH
2.3 Organic Compounds
2.4 Energy and Chemical Reactions

Chapter 3Cytology—The Cellular Level of Organization
3.1 The General Structure of Cells
3.2 The Cell Surface
3.3 The Cell Interior
3.4 The Life Cycle of Cells

Chapter 4Histology—The Tissue Level of Organization
4.1 The Study of Tissues
4.2 Epithelial Tissue
4.3 Connective Tissue
4.4 Nervous and Muscular Tissues—The Excitable Tissues
4.5 Glands and Membranes
4.6 Tissue Growth, Development, Repair, and Death

Chapter 5The Integumentary System
5.1 The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
5.2 Accessory Organs

Chapter 6The Skeletal System
6.1 Skeletal Structure and Function
6.2 Bone Development and Metabolism
6.3 The Axial Skeleton
6.4 The Appendicular Skeleton
6.5 Joints

Chapter 7The Muscular System
7.1 Muscular Tissues and Cells
7.2 Physiology of Skeletal Muscle
7.3 Cardiac and Smooth Muscle
7.4 Anatomy of the Muscular System

Chapter 8The Nervous System I—Nerve Cells, the Spinal Cord, and Reflexes
8.1 Cells and Tissues of the Nervous System
8.2 The Physiology of Neurons
8.3 The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Reflexes

Chapter 9The Nervous System II—The Brain, Cranial Nerves, and Autonomic Nervous System
9.1 Overview of the Brain
9.2 Principal Divisions of the Brain
9.3 Multiregional Brain Functions
9.4 The Cranial Nerves
9.5 The Autonomic Nervous System

Chapter 10The Sense Organs
10.1 Receptors and Sensations
10.2 The General Senses
10.3 The Chemical Senses—Taste and Smell
10.4 The Ear—Hearing and Equilibrium
10.5 The Eye and Vision

Chapter 11The Endocrine System
11.1 Overview of the Endocrine System
11.2 Endocrine Physiology
11.3 The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
11.4 Other Endocrine Glands and Tissues
11.5 Stress Physiology

Chapter 12The Circulatory System I—Blood
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Erythrocytes
12.3 Leukocytes
12.4 Platelets

Chapter 13The Circulatory System II—Heart and Blood Vessels
13.1 Overview of the Cardiovascular System
13.2 Gross Anatomy of the Heart
13.3 Physiology of the Heart
13.4 General Anatomy of Blood Vessels
13.5 Physiology of Circulation
13.6 Circulatory Routes and Blood Vessels

Chapter 14The Lymphatic System and Immunity
14.1 The Lymphatic System
14.2 Nonspecific Resistance
14.3 Features of Adaptive Immunity
14.4 Cellular and Humoral Immunity

Chapter 15The Respiratory System
15.1 Functions and Anatomy of the Respiratory System
15.2 Pulmonary Ventilation
15.3 Gas Exchange and Transport

Chapter 16The Urinary System
16.1 Functions of the Urinary System
16.2 Anatomy of the Kidney
16.3 Glomerular Filtration
16.4 Tubular Resorption and Secretion
16.5 Water Conservation
16.6 Urine Storage and Elimination
16.7 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance

Chapter 17The Digestive System
17.1 Overview of the Digestive System
17.2 The Mouth through Esophagus
17.3 The Stomach
17.4 The Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
17.5 The Small Intestine
17.6 Chemical Digestion and Absorption
17.7 The Large Intestine

Chapter 18Nutrition and Metabolism
18.1 Nutrition
18.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
18.3 Lipid and Protein Metabolism
18.4 Metabolic States and Metabolic Rate
18.5 Energy Balance and Appetite Regulation
18.6 Body Heat and Thermoregulation

Chapter 19The Reproductive System
19.1 Essentials of Sexual Reproduction
19.2 The Male Reproductive System
19.3 The Female Reproductive System
19.4 The Production and Union of Sex Cells
19.5 Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Lactation

Chapter 20Human Development and Aging
20.1 Fertilization and Preembryonic Development
20.2 The Embryonic and Fetal Stages
20.3 The Neonate
20.4 Aging, Senescence, and Death

Appendix A: Answer Key

Appendix B: Health Science Careers

Appendix C: Symbols, Weights, and Measures

Appendix D: Biomedical Word Roots, Prefixes, and

Suffixes

Glossary

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