Human anatomy & physiology / Elaine N. Marieb, R.N., Ph. D., Holyoke Community College, Katja Hoehn, M.D., Ph. D., Mount Royal University.

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Main Authors: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, 1936-2018 (Author), Hoehn, Katja (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [Hoboken, New Jersey] : Pearson Education, Inc., [2019]
Edition:Eleventh edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The human body: an orientation
  • Chemistry comes alive
  • Cells: the living units
  • Tissue: the living fabric
  • The integumentary system
  • Bones and skeletal tissues
  • The skeleton
  • Joints
  • Muscles and muscle tissue
  • The muscular system
  • Fundamentals of the nervous system and nervous tissue
  • The central nervous system
  • The peripheral nervous system and reflex activity
  • The autonomic nervous system
  • The special senses
  • The endocrine system
  • Blood
  • The cardiovascular system: the heart
  • The cardiovascular system: blood vessels
  • The lymphatic system and lymphoid organs and tissues
  • The immune system: innate and adaptive body defenses
  • The respiratory system
  • The digestive system
  • Nutrition, metabolism, and energy balance
  • The urinary system
  • Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
  • The reproductive system
  • Pregnancy and human development
  • Heredity.