McKinley, Michael P.,

Anatomy & physiology : an integrative approach / Anatomy and physiology Anatomy and physiology : An integrative approach Michael P. McKinley, Valerie Dean O'Loughlin, Theresa Stouter Bidle. - xxxviii, 1169 pages, 62 variously numbered pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cm

Includes index.

Organization of the human body. The sciences of anatomy and physiology -- Atoms, icons, and molecules -- Energy, chemical reactions, and cellular respiration -- Biology of the cell -- Tissue organization -- Support and body movement. Integumentary system -- Skeletal system: bone structure and function -- Skeletal system: axial and appendicular skeleton -- Skeletal system: articulations -- Muscle tissue -- Muscular system: axial and appendicular muscles -- Communication and control. Nervous system: nervous tissue -- Nervous system: brain and cranial nerves -- Nervous system: spinal cord and spinal nerves -- Nervous system: autonomic nervous system -- Nervous system: senses -- Endocrine system -- Maintenance and regulation. Cardiovascular system: blood -- Cardiovascular system: heart -- Cardiovascular system: vessels and circulation -- Lymphatic system -- Immune system and the body's defense -- Respiratory system -- Urinary system -- Fluid and electrolytes -- Digestive system -- Nutrition and metabolism -- Reproduction. Reproductive system -- Development, pregnancy, and heredity.

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Human anatomy.
Human physiology

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