The human body in health & disease/
Kevin T. Patton and Gary A. Thibodeau
- Seventh edition
- 750 pages : color illustrations.
Glossary
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to the body -- Chemistry of life -- Cells -- Tissue -- Organ systems -- Mechanisms of disease -- Skin and Membranes -- Skeletal system -- Muscular system -- Nervous system -- Senses -- Endocrine system -- Blood -- Heart and heart disease -- Circulation of the blood -- Lymphatic system and immunity -- Respiratory system -- Digestive system -- Nutrition and metabolism -- Urinary system -- Fluid and electrolyte balance -- Acid-base balance -- Reproductive systems -- Growth and development -- Genetics and genetic diseases.
No one explains A&P more clearly! The Human Body in Health & Disease, 7th Edition makes it easier to understand how the body works, both in normal conditions and when things go wrong. Its easy-to-read writing style, more than 500 full-color illustrations, and unique Clear View of the Human Body transparencies keep you focused on the principles of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
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Human physiology. Human anatomy. Physiology, Pathological.