Tortora, Gerard J. / Derrickson, Bryan H. Introduction to the Human Body + WileyPLUS Registration Card
July 2012 285.- Euro 2012. Nonbook/Nonelectronic ISBN 978-1-118-28902-0 - John Wiley & Sons
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Detailed description Like its predecessors, this new edition 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 is woven into the narrative and figures to ensure that students gain a solid understanding of the material.
From the contents 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 System, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves.
Chapter 11. Autonomic Nervous System.
Chapter 12. Somatic Senses and Special Senses.
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 System and Immunity.
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.