Structure & Function of the Body
14th Edition
Published on 3. October 2011
Book
Hardback
576 pages
978-0-323-07721-7 (ISBN)
Description
Simple and straightforward, Thibodeau and Patton's "Structure & Function of the Body, 14th Edition" makes the difficult concepts of anatomy and physiology clear and easier to understand. Focusing on the normal structure and function of the human body and what the body does to maintain homeostasis, this introductory text provides more than 400 vibrantly detailed illustrations and a variety of interactive learning tools to help you establish an essential foundation for success in the care of the human body.
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Edition
14th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
St Louis
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Approx. 400 illustrations (400 in full color)
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-323-07721-7 (9780323077217)
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Kevin T. Patton | Gary A. Thibodeau
Structure & Function of the Body - Hardcover
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Structure & Function of the Body
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Content
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