Human anatomy and physiology
/ Elaine N. Marieb
- Second edition
- xxxii, 1014 pages : color illustrations
- Benjamin/Cummings series in the life sciences .
Includes index.
Unit 1. Organization of the body The human body : an orientation Chemistry comes alive Cells : the living units Tissues : the living fabric Unit 2. Covering, support, and movement of the body The integumentary system Bones and bone tissue The skeleton Joints Muscles and muscle tissue The muscular system Unit 3. Regulation and integration of the body Fundamentals of the nervous system and nervous tissue The central nervous system The peripheral nervous system and reflex activity The autonomic nervous system Neural integration The special senses The endocrine system Unit 4. Maintenance of the body Blood The cardiovascular system : the heart The cardiovascular : blood vessels The lymphatic system Nonspecific body defenses and the immune system The respiratory system The digestive system Nutrition, metabolism, and the body temperature regulation The urinary system Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance Unit 5. Continuity The reproductive system Pregnancy and human development Heredity