Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology 6th edition was designed to help students develop a solid, basic understanding of anatomy and physiology without an encyclopedic presentation of detail. Great care has been taken to select important concepts and to carefully describe the anatomy of cells, organs, and organ systems. The basic recipe that has been followed for six editions of this text is to combine clear and accurate descriptions of anatomy with precise explanations of how structures function and examples of how they work together to maintain life. To emphasize the concepts of anatomy and physiology, the authors provide explanations of how the systems respond to aging, changes in physical activity, and disease, with a special focus on homeostasis and the regulatory mechanisms that maintain it. Timely and interesting examples demonstrate the application of knowledge in a clinical context.

Part 1 Organization of the Human Body

1 The Human Organism

2 The Chemical Basis of Life

3 Structure and Function of the Cell

4 Histology: The Study of Tissues

Part 2 Support and Movement

5 Integumentary System

6 Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

7 Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

8 Articulations and Movement

9 Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

10 Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Part 3 Integration and Control Systems

11 Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

12 Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

13 Brain and Cranial Nerves

14 Integration of Nervous System Functions

15 The Special Senses

16 Autonomic Nervous System

17 Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

18 Endocrine Glands

Part 4 Regulations and Maintenance

19 Cardiovascular System: Blood

20 Cardiovascular System: The Heart

21 Cardiovascular System: Peripheral Circulation and Regulation

22 Lymphatic System and Immunity

23 Respiratory System

24 Digestive System

25 Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

26 Urinary System

27 Water, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance

Part 5 Reproduction and Development

28 Reproductive System

29 Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

A Table of Measurements

B Scientific Notation

C Solution Concentrations

D pH

E Reference Laboratory Values

F Answers to Review and Comprehension Questions

G Answers to Critical Thinking Questions

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