Gain a solid foundation in A&P with this easy-to-understand text! Clear and straightforward, Structure & Function of the Body, 17th Edition introduces the typical structure and function of the human body and describes what the body does to maintain homeostasis. The book shows how structure fits function, using clinical examples to reinforce A&P concepts and featuring hundreds of photos and micrographs for realistic visual detail. Written by a team of experts led by Kevin Patton, this text includes an Evolve website packed with animations, audio pronunciations, review questions, and other interactive learning resources.
1. 1. Introduction to the body - p. 1 2. 2. Chemistry of life - p. 24 3. 3. Cells - p. 43 4. 4. Tissues - p. 71 5. 5. Organ systems - p. 92 6. 6. Skin & membranes - p. 111 7. 7. Skeletal system - p. 131 8. 8. Muscular system - p. 164 9. 9. Nervous system - p. 190 10. Language of science & medicine - p. 191 11. Organization of the nervous system - p. 191 12. Cells of the nervous system - p. 192 13. Nerves and tracts - p. 195 14. Nerve signals - p. 195 15. Central nervous system - p. 202 16. Peripheral nervous system - p. 211 17. Autonomic nervous system - p. 214 18. ❏ Outline summary - p. 219 19. ❏ Active learning - p. 225 20. Review Questions - p. 226 21. Critical Thinking - p. 226 22. Chapter Test - p. 226 23. 10. Senses - p. 228 24. 11. Endocrine system - p. 252 25. 12. Blood - p. 279 26. 13. Cardiovascular system - p. 301 27. 14. Lymphatic system & immunity - p. 337 28. 15. Respiratory system - p. 362 29. 16. Digestive system - p. 390 30. 17. Nutrition & metabolism - p. 421 31. 18. Urinary system - p. 438 32. 19. Fluid & electrolyte balance - p. 459 33. 20. Acid-base balance - p. 475 34. 21. Reproductive systems - p. 490 35. 22. Growth, development, & aging - p. 516 36. Appendix A. Body mass index - p. 538 37. Appendix B. Common medical abbreviations, prefixes, & suffixes - p. 539 38. Appendix C. Chapter test answers - p. 541 39. Glossary - p. G-1 40. Illustration/photo credits - p. C-1 41. Index - p. I-1 42. Tips and shortcuts for surviving and succeeding in A&P - p. I-16 43. Clear view of the human body - p. CV1 44. Anatomical directions - p. ES3
Gain a solid foundation in A&P with this easy-to-understand text! Clear and straightforward, Structure & Function of the Body, 17th Edition introduces the typical structure and function of the human body and describes what the body does to maintain homeostasis. The book shows how structure fits function, using clinical examples to reinforce A&P concepts and featuring hundreds of photos and micrographs for realistic visual detail. Written by a team of experts led by Kevin Patton, this text includes an Evolve website packed with animations, audio pronunciations, review questions, and other interactive learning resources.
1. 1. Introduction to the body - p. 1 2. 2. Chemistry of life - p. 24 3. 3. Cells - p. 43 4. 4. Tissues - p. 71 5. 5. Organ systems - p. 92 6. 6. Skin & membranes - p. 111 7. 7. Skeletal system - p. 131 8. 8. Muscular system - p. 164 9. 9. Nervous system - p. 190 10. Language of science & medicine - p. 191 11. Organization of the nervous system - p. 191 12. Cells of the nervous system - p. 192 13. Nerves and tracts - p. 195 14. Nerve signals - p. 195 15. Central nervous system - p. 202 16. Peripheral nervous system - p. 211 17. Autonomic nervous system - p. 214 18. ❏ Outline summary - p. 219 19. ❏ Active learning - p. 225 20. Review Questions - p. 226 21. Critical Thinking - p. 226 22. Chapter Test - p. 226 23. 10. Senses - p. 228 24. 11. Endocrine system - p. 252 25. 12. Blood - p. 279 26. 13. Cardiovascular system - p. 301 27. 14. Lymphatic system & immunity - p. 337 28. 15. Respiratory system - p. 362 29. 16. Digestive system - p. 390 30. 17. Nutrition & metabolism - p. 421 31. 18. Urinary system - p. 438 32. 19. Fluid & electrolyte balance - p. 459 33. 20. Acid-base balance - p. 475 34. 21. Reproductive systems - p. 490 35. 22. Growth, development, & aging - p. 516 36. Appendix A. Body mass index - p. 538 37. Appendix B. Common medical abbreviations, prefixes, & suffixes - p. 539 38. Appendix C. Chapter test answers - p. 541 39. Glossary - p. G-1 40. Illustration/photo credits - p. C-1 41. Index - p. I-1 42. Tips and shortcuts for surviving and succeeding in A&P - p. I-16 43. Clear view of the human body - p. CV1 44. Anatomical directions - p. ES3
