Title: The human body in health & disease /
Authors: Thibodeau, Gary A., 1938-; Patton, Kevin T.
Publisher: Elsevier Mosby,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Human physiology.; Human anatomy.; Physiology, Pathological.; Anatomy; Physiology; Pathology; Physiologie humaine.; Anatomie humaine.; Physiopathologie.
Abstract: Offering a student-friendly writing style, this text presents a body systems approach with a strong emphasis on vocabulary and basic anatomy and physiology concepts, as well as the basic mechanisms of disease and pathologic conditions associated with each body system.
Contents: 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. Mechanisms of disease -- 6. The integumentary system and body membranes -- 7. The skeletal system -- 8. The muscular system -- 9. The nervous system -- 10. The senses -- 11. The endocrine system -- 12. Blood -- 13. The heart and heart disease -- 14. The circulation of the blood -- 15. The lymphatic system and immunity -- 16. The respiratory system -- 17. The digestive system -- 18. Nutrition and metabolism -- 19. The urinary system -- 20. Fluid and electrolyte balance -- 21. Acid-base balance -- 22. The reproductive systems -- 23. Growth and development -- 24. Genetics and genetic diseases -- Appendix A. Mini-atlas -- Appendix B. Examples of pathological conditions -- Appendix C. Medical terminology -- Appendix D. Clinical and laboratory values -- Appendix E. Common abbreviations and symbols -- Glossary.