Human anatomy & physiology - Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, 1936-; Hoehn, Katja (San Francisco : Benjamin Cummings, 2010)
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 body temperature regulation -- The urinary system -- Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance -- The reproductive system -- Pregnancy and human development -- Heredity
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Keywords: Anatomy; Human anatomy; Human physiology