Structure & function of the body

by Thibodeau, Gary A.

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Full title :Structure & function of the body / Gary A. Thibodeau, Kevin T. Patton.

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Publication Date:©2012.
Edition:14th ed

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Publisher(s):Mosby/Elsevier
Place of Publication:St. Louis, Mo
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2012.

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Accompanying CD not available due to licensing restrictions.

Focuses on the normal structure and function of the human body and what the body does to maintain homeostasis. This text provides more than 400 vibrantly detailed illustrations and a variety of interactive learning tools to help establish an essential foundation for success in the care of the human body and makes the concepts easier to understand.

1. An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body 2. Chemistry of Life 3. Cells and Tissues 4. Organ Systems of the Body 5. The Integumentary System and Body Membranes 6. The Skeletal System 7. The Muscular System 8. The Nervous System 9. The Senses 10. The Endocrine System 11. Blood 12. The Circulatory System 13. The Lymphatic System and Immunity 14. The Respiratory System 15. The Digestive System 16. Nutrition and Metabolism 17. The Urinary System 18. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 19. Acid-Base Balance 20. The Reproductive Systems 21. Growth and Development Appendix A: Body Mass Index Appendix B: Common Medical Abbreviations, Prefixes, and Suffixes Chapter Test Answers Glossary Illustration/Photo Credits.