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ISBN 10: 0470598921
ISBN 13: 9780470598924
Author: Gerard Tortora, Bryan Derrickson
Like its predecessors, the new 9th edition of Introduction to the Human Body offers a balanced introduction to the human body especially developed to meet the needs of the one semester course. It provides an effective blend of stunning art and clearly written text to illuminate the complexities of the human body. Class-tested pedagogy and figures are woven into the narrative to ensure that students gain a solid understanding of the material.
Introduction to the Human Body 9th Table of contents:
Chapter 1: Organization Of The Human Body
1.1 Anatomy and Physiology Defined
1.2 Levels of Organization and Body Systems
1.3 Life Processes
1.4 Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits
1.5 Aging and Homeostasis
1.6 Anatomical Terms
1.7 Body Cavities
Chapter 2: Introductory Chemistry
2.1 Introduction to Chemistry
2.2 Chemical Compounds and Life Processes
Chapter 3: Cells
3.1 A Generalized View of the Cell
3.2 The Plasma Membrane
3.3 Transport Across the Plasma Membrane
3.4 Cytoplasm
3.5 Nucleus
3.6 Gene Action: Protein Synthesis
3.7 Somatic Cell Division
3.8 Cellular Diversity
3.9 Aging and Cells
Chapter 4: Tissues
4.1 Types of Tissues
4.2 Epithelial Tissue
4.3 Connective Tissue
4.4 Membranes
4.5 Muscular Tissue
4.6 Nervous Tissue
4.7 Tissue Repair: Restoring Homeostasis
4.8 Aging and Tissues
Chapter 5: The Integumentary System
5.1 Skin
5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
5.3 Functions of the Skin
5.4 Aging and the Integumentary System
Chapter 6: The Skeletal System
6.1 Functions of Bone and the Skeletal System
6.2 Types of Bones
6.3 Structure of Bone
6.4 Bone Formation
6.5 Exercise and Bone Tissue
6.6 Divisions of the Skeletal System
6.7 Skull and Hyoid Bone
6.8 Vertebral Column
6.9 Thorax
6.10 Pectoral (Shoulder) Girdle
6.11 Upper Limb
6.12 Pelvic (Hip) Girdle
6.13 Lower Limb
6.14 Comparison of Female and Male Skeletons
6.15 Aging and the Skeletal System
Chapter 7: Joints
7.1 Classification of Joints
7.2 Fibrous Joints
7.3 Cartilaginous Joints
7.4 Synovial Joints
7.5 Types of Movements at Synovial Joints
7.6 Types of Synovial Joints
7.7 Aging and Joints
Chapter 8: The Muscular System
8.1 Overview of Muscular Tissue
8.2 Skeletal Muscle Tissue
8.3 Contraction and Relaxation of Skeletal Muscle
8.4 Metabolism of Skeletal Muscle Tissue
8.5 Control of Muscle Tension
8.6 Exercise and Skeletal Muscle Tissue
8.7 Cardiac Muscle Tissue
8.8 Smooth Muscle Tissue
8.9 Aging and Muscular Tissue
8.10 How Skeletal Muscles Produce Movement
8.11 Principal Skeletal Muscles
Chapter 9: Nervous Tissue
9.1 Overview of the Nervous System
9.2 Histology of Nervous Tissue
9.3 Action Potentials
9.4 Synaptic Transmission
Chapter 10: Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves, And Cranial Nerves
10.1 Spinal Cord Structure
10.2 Spinal Nerves
10.3 Spinal Cord Functions
10.4 Brain
10.5 Cranial Nerves
10.6 Aging and the Nervous System
Chapter 11: Autonomic Nervous System
11.1 Comparison of Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems
11.2 Structure of the Autonomic Nervous System
11.3 Functions of the Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 12: Somatic Senses And Special Senses
12.1 Overview of Sensations
12.2 Somatic Senses
12.3 Special Senses
12.4 Olfaction: Sense of Smell
12.5 Gustation: Sense of Taste
12.6 Vision
12.7 Hearing and Equilibrium
Chapter 13: The Endocrine System
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Hormone Action
13.3 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
13.4 Thyroid Gland
13.5 Parathyroid Glands
13.6 Pancreatic Islets
13.7 Adrenal Glands
13.8 Ovaries and Testes
13.9 Pineal Gland
13.10 Other Hormones
13.11 The Stress Response
13.12 Aging and the Endocrine System
Chapter 14: The Cardiovascular System: Blood
14.1 Functions of Blood
14.2 Components of Whole Blood
14.3 Hemostasis
14.4 Blood Groups and Blood Types
Chapter 15: The Cardiovascular System: Heart
15.1 Structure and Organization of the Heart
15.2 Blood Flow and Blood Supply of the Heart
15.3 Conduction System of the Heart
15.4 Electrocardiogram
15.5 The Cardiac Cycle
15.6 Cardiac Output
15.7 Exercise and the Heart
Chapter 16: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels And Circulation
16.1 Blood Vessel Structure and Function
16.2 Blood Flow Through Blood Vessels
16.3 Circulatory Routes
16.4 Checking Circulation
16.5 Aging and the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 17: The Lymphatic System And Immunity
17.1 Lymphatic System
17.2 Innate Immunity
17.3 Adaptive Immunity
17.4 Aging and the Immune System
Chapter 18: The Respiratory System
18.1 Organs of the Respiratory System
18.2 Pulmonary Ventilation
18.3 Exchange of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
18.4 Transport of Respiratory Gases
18.5 Control of Respiration
18.6 Exercise and the Respiratory System
18.7 Aging and the Respiratory System
Chapter 19: The Digestive System
19.1 Overview of the Digestive System
19.2 Layers of the GI Tract and the Omentum
19.3 Mouth
19.4 Pharynx and Esophagus
19.5 Stomach
19.6 Pancreas
19.7 Liver and Gallbladder
19.8 Small Intestine
19.9 Large Intestine
19.10 Phases of Digestion
19.11 Aging and the Digestive System
Chapter 20: Nutrition And Metabolism
20.1 Nutrients
20.2 Metabolism
20.3 Metabolism and Body Heat
Chapter 21: The Urinary System
21.1 Overview of the Urinary System
21.2 Structure of the Kidneys
21.3 Functions of the Nephron
21.4 Transportation, Storage, and Elimination of Urine
21.5 Aging and the Urinary System
Chapter 22: Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balance
22.1 Fluid Compartments and Fluid Balance
22.2 Electrolytes in Body Fluids
22.3 Acid-Base Balance
22.4 Aging and Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 23: The Reproductive Systems
23.1 Male Reproductive System
23.2 Female Reproductive System
23.3 The Female Reproductive Cycle
23.4 Birth Control Methods and Abortion
23.5 Aging and the Reproductive Systems
Chapter 24: Development And Inheritance
24.1 Embryonic Period
24.2 Fetal Period
24.3 Maternal Changes During Pregnancy
24.4 Exercise and Pregnancy
24.5 Labor and Delivery
24.6 Lactation
24.7 Inheritance
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