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Anatomy and Physiology the Easy Way

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ISBN-10: 0764119796

ISBN-13: 9780764119798

Edition: 2nd 2004

Authors: I. Edward Alcamo, Barbara Krumhardt

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Book details

List price: $16.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
Publication date: 4/1/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 528
Size: 8.00" wide x 11.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.486
Language: English

Preface
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Levels of Structure
Characteristics of the Living Body
Directional Terms
Review Questions
The Chemical Basis of Anatomy and Physiology
Chemical Principles
Organic Compounds
Review Questions
Cells and Cell Physiology
Cell Structure
Cells and Energy
Mitosis and Cell Reproduction
Protein Synthesis
Review Questions
Tissues
Epithelial Tissue
Connective Tissue
Muscle and Nerve Tissues
Review Questions
The Integumentary System
The Skin
Derivatives of the Skin
Review Questions
Bones and Joints
Bone
Joints (Articulations)
Review Questions
The Skeletal System
The Axial Skeleton
The Appendicular Skeleton
Review Questions
Muscle Physiology
Skeletal Muscle
Chemistry of Muscle Contraction
Smooth and Cardial Muscle Function
Review Questions
The Muscles
Muscles of the Body Extremities
Muscles of the Head and Body Trunk
Review Questions
The Nervous System: Basic Structure and Function
Basic Organization
Nerve Physiology
Review Questions
The Nervous System: Organization
The Central Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System
Review Questions
The Special Senses
The Eye
The Ear
Other Senses
Review Questions
The Endocrine System
Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Gland
Parathyroid Glands
Pancreas
Adrenal Glands
Other Endocrine Glands
Review Questions
The Blood
Plasma
Red Blood Cells
White Blood Cells
Platelets
Review Questions
The Cardiovascular System
The Heart
The Blood Vessels
Review Questions
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
The Lymphatic System
The Thymus
The Spleen
The Immune System
The Immune Process
Review Questions
The Respiratory System
Anatomy of the Respiratory System
Physiology of Respiration
Review Questions
The Digestive System
The Gastrointestinal Tract
The Accessory Organs
Review Questions
Metabolism and Nutrition
Adenosine Triphosphate
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Fat and Protein Metabolism
Other Aspects of Metabolism
Review Questions
The Urinary System
The Kidneys
Accessory Structures
Other Excretory Organs
Review Questions
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid/Base Balance
Body Fluids
Electrolyte Balance
Acid/Base Balance
Review Questions
The Male Reproductive System
The Testes
Accessory Ducts and Organs
Male Hormones
Review Questions
The Female Reproductive System
The Ovaries and Accessory Organs
Female Reproductive Physiology
Embryonic and Fetal Development
Review Questions
Glossary
Index