Structure and Function of the Human Body

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Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1983-09-01
Publisher(s): LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
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Table of Contents

The Body as a Wholep. 1
Introduction to the Human Bodyp. 3
Chemistry, Matter, and Lifep. 17
Cells and Their Functionsp. 27
Tissues, Glands, and Membranesp. 37
The Skinp. 51
Movement and Supportp. 59
The Skeleton: Bones and Jointsp. 61
The Muscular Systemp. 85
Coordination and Controlp. 97
The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nervesp. 99
The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nervesp. 113
The Sensory Systemp. 127
The Endocrine System: Glands and Hormonesp. 141
Circulation and Body Defensep. 151
The Bloodp. 153
The Heartp. 163
Blood Vessels and Blood Circulationp. 177
The Lymphatic System and Immunityp. 197
Energy: Supply and Usep. 209
Respirationp. 211
Digestionp. 225
Metabolism, Nutrition, and Body Temperaturep. 243
The Urinary System and Body Fluidsp. 251
Perpetuating Lifep. 269
The Male and Female Reproductive Systemsp. 271
Development and Heredityp. 287
Biologic Terminologyp. 301
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