Introduction to the Human Body
International Edition
6th Edition
Published on 21. October 2003
Book
Hardback
720 pages
978-0-471-44894-5 (ISBN)
Description
This edition is up-to-date and reflects the latest information and thinking in the field.
Focus on Homeostasis boxes clarify ways in which each system contributes to the homeostasis of each of the other body systems.
Focus on Wellness Essays throughout help readers apply the concepts to good health and understand how life-style factors affect the structure and function of the body.
Focus on Homeostasis boxes clarify ways in which each system contributes to the homeostasis of each of the other body systems.
Focus on Wellness Essays throughout help readers apply the concepts to good health and understand how life-style factors affect the structure and function of the body.
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Edition
6., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
col. Illustrations, 1 col. port.
Dimensions
Height: 28.2 cm
Width: 24 cm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
1871 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-44894-5 (9780471448945)
Schweitzer Classification
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Gerard J. Tortora | Sandra R. Grabowski
Introduction to the Human Body
The Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
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6th Edition
Wiley
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Gerard J. Tortora | Sandra Reynolds Grabowski
Introduction to the Human Body
The Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
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5th Edition
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Content
Chapter 1. Organization of the Human Body.Chapter 2. Introductory Chemistry.Chapter 3. Cells.Chapter 4. Tissues.Chapter 5. The Integumentary System.Chapter 6. The Skeletal System.Chapter 7. Joints.Chapter 8. The Muscular System.Chapter 9. Nervous Tissue.Chapter 10. Central Nervous Systems, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves.Chapter 11. Autonomic Nervous System.Chapter 12. Sensations.Chapter 13. The Endocrine System.Chapter 14. The Cardiovascular System: Blood.Chapter 15. The Cardiovascular System: Heart.Chapter 16. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation.Chapter 17. The Lymphatic and Immune System.Chapter 18. The Respiratory System.Chapter 19. The Digestive System.Chapter 20. Nutrition and Metabolism.Chapter 21. The Urinary System.Chapter 22. Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance.Chapter 23. The Reproductive Systems.Chapter 24. Development and Inheritance.Answers to Self-Quizzes.Glossary.Credits.Index.