Introduction to the Human Body, EMEA Edition
11. Edition November 2019
656 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
A comprehensive approach to learning anatomy and physiology
This updated edition offers a balanced introduction to the complexities of the human body. Class-tested pedagogy and figures are seamlessly woven into the narrative to ensure that students gain a solid understanding of the material. Outstanding visual elements provide students with greater clarity and a more engaging learning experience of the structure, functions and organ systems of the body.
1 Organization of the Human Body 1
2 Introductory Chemistry 21
3 Cells 40
4 Tissues 67
5 The Integumentary System 93
6 The Skeletal System 111
7 Joints 156
8 The Muscular System 173
9 Nervous Tissue 222
10 Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves 238
11 Autonomic Nervous System 265
12 Somatic Senses and Special Senses 276
13 The Endocrine System 305
14 The Cardiovascular System: Blood 333
15 The Cardiovascular System: Heart 350
16 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation 369
17 The Lymphatic System and Immunity 405
18 The Respiratory System 429
19 The Digestive System 455
20 Metabolism and Nutrition 487
21 The Urinary System 503
22 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance 523
23 The Reproductive Systems 535
24 Development and Inheritance 565
Glossary G-1
Index I-1
Bryan H. Derrickson is Professor of Biology at Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida, where he teaches human anatomy and physiology as well as general biology and human sexuality. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Morehouse College and his doctorate in cell biology from Duke University. Bryan studied at Duke in the Physiology Division of the Department of Cell Biology, so while his degree is in cell biology, his training focused on physiology. At Valencia, he has served as a member of the Faculty Senate, which is the governing body of the college, and as a member of the Teaching and Learning Academy, which sets the standards for the acquisition of tenure by faculty members. Nationally, he is a member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) and the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT).