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Patton, Kevin T.,

Anatomy & physiology / Kevin T. Patton, Frank Bell, Terry Thompson, Peggie Williamson. - 11 th edition - Book Aid; Elsevier, c2022 - xxxvii, 1165 pages: illustrations, color, 28cm.

Includes index

Contents:
UNIT 1: The Body as a Whole1. Organization of the Body--
2. Homeostasis--
3. Chemical Basis of Life --
4. Biomolecules--
5. Cell Structure--
6. Cell Function--
7. Cell Growth and Development--
8. Introduction to Tissues--
9. Tissue TypesUNIT 2: Support and Movement--
10. Skin --
11. Skeletal Tissues--
12. Axial Skeleton--
13. Appendicular Skeleton--
14. Articulations --
15. Axial Muscles--
16. Appendicular Muscles--
17. Muscle ContractionUNIT 3: Communication, Control, and Integration--
18. Nervous System Cells --
19. Nerve Signaling--
20. Central Nervous System --
21. Peripheral Nervous System --
22. Autonomic Nervous System--
23. General Senses24. Special Senses--
25. Endocrine Regulation--
26. Endocrine Glands UNIT 4: Transportation and Defense--
27. Blood--
28. Heart--
29. Blood Vessels--
30. Circulation of Blood--
31. Lymphatic System--
32. Innate Immunity--
33. Adaptive Immunity--
34. Stress UNIT 5: Respiration, Nutrition and Excretion--
35. Respiratory Tract--
36. Ventilation--
37. Gas Exchange and Transport--
38. Upper Digestive Tract--
39. Lower Digestive Tract--
40. Digestion and Absorption--
41. Nutrition and Metabolism--
42. Urinary System --
43. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance --
44. Acid-Base BalanceUNIT 6: Reproduction and Development--
45. Male Reproductive System --
46. Female Reproductive System--
47. Growth and Development --
48. Genetics and Heredity
Glossary
Index.


ISBN: 9780323791007

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Anatomy
Human anatomy
Human physiology

LC Class. No.: QP34.5.P38 2022