Memmler's Structure and Function of the Human Body,9780781724388

Memmler's Structure and Function of the Human Body

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Edition: 7th
ISBN13: 9780781724388
ISBN10: 0781724384
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-01-07
Publisher(s): LWW
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Summary

This abridged version of Memmler's The Human Body in Health and Disease includes information on normal anatomy and physiology. New to this edition is a beautifully revised design and art program that will engage students and better help them learn anatomy. New content includes "Word Derivations" sections that promote recognition of scientific terms, "Health Professions" boxes that provide information on the various health careers for which students may be training, and new types of end-of chapter questions. A back-of-book CD-ROM for students with an image atlas and audio pronunciation glossary is included. Online courses for use with WebCT and Blackboard are also available. LiveAdvise online student tutoring and faculty support come as a bonus with every text. Please visit http: //connection.lww.com/liveadvise for more information.

Table of Contents

Unit I. The Body as a Whole 1(63)
Organization of the Human Body
2(12)
Chemistry, Matter, and Life
14(12)
Cells and Their Functions
26(14)
Tissues, Glands, and Membranes
40(14)
The Skin
54(9)
Unit II. Movement and Support 63(46)
The Skeleton: Bones and Joints
64(26)
The Muscular System
90(19)
Unit III. Coordination and Control 109(70)
The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
110(20)
The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves
130(16)
The Sensory System
146(18)
The Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones
164(15)
Unit IV. Circulation and Body Defense 179(66)
The Blood
180(14)
The Heart
194(14)
Blood Vessels and Blood Circulation
208(20)
The Lymphatic System and Immunity
228(17)
Unit V. Energy: Supply and Use 245(66)
Respiration
246(14)
Digestion
260(18)
Metabolism, Nutrition, and Body Temperature
278(14)
The Urinary System and Body Fluids
292(19)
Unit VI. Perpetuating Life 311(35)
The Male and Female Reproductive Systems
312(18)
Development and Heredity
330(16)
Suggestions for Further Study 346(1)
Glossary 347(14)
Biologic Terminology 361(4)
Appendices 365(2)
Index 367

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