Memmler's the structure and function of the human body
Contributors: Taylor, Jason J.; Memmler, Ruth Lundeen
Edition: 8th ed. / Barbara Janson Cohen, Jason James Taylor.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 333
ISBN-13: 9780781751841; 9780781742337; 9780781751858
Subjects: Physiologie humaine; Anatomy; Anatomie humaine; Physiology; Human physiology; Human anatomy
Other titles: Structure and function of the human body
Description: This abridged version of Memmler's The Human Body in Health and Disease includes information on normal anatomy and physiology. New to this edition is a beautifully revised design and art program that will engage students and better help them learn anatomy. New content includes "Word Derivations" sections that promote recognition of scientific terms, "Health Professions" boxes that provide information on the various health careers for which students may be training, and new types of end-of chapter questions. A back-of-book CD-ROM for students with an image atlas and audio pronunciation glossary is included. Online courses for use with WebCT and Blackboard are also available. LiveAdvise online student tutoring and faculty support come as a bonus with every text. Please visit http://connection.lww.com/liveadvise for more information.
Notes: Rev. ed. of: Memmler's the structure & function of the human body. 7th ed. / Barbara Janson Cohen, Dena Lion Wood. c2000.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Windows 2000, NT 4.0, or XP.

System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Macintosh OS version 9.2 or later.
Table of contents: title: Unit I. The body as a whole. Organization of the human body; title: Chemistry, matter, and life; title: Cells and their functions; title: Tissues, glands, and membranes; title: The integumentary system; title: Unit. II. Movement and support. The skeleton: bones and joints; title: The muscular system; title: Unit III. Cordination and control. The nervous system: the spinal cord and spinal nerves; title: The nervous system: the brain and cranial nerves; title: The sensory system; title: The endocrine system: glands and hormones; title: Unit IV. Circulation and body defense. The blood; title: The heart; title: Blood vessels and blood circulation; title: The lymphatic system and body defenses; title: Unit V. Energy: supply and use. Respiration; title: Digestion; title: Metabolism, nutrition, and body temperature, The urinary system and body fluids; title: Unit VI. Perpetuation of life. The male and female reproductive systems; title: Development and heredity.