Structure & Function of the Body - Softcover

16th Edition - April 26, 2019

Authors: Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau

Hardback ISBN:

9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 5 9 7 8 0 - 7

Paperback ISBN:

9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 5 9 7 7 9 - 1

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9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 5 5 7 6 - 7

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Get a solid understanding of the human body! Using simple, conversational language and vivid animations and illustrations, Structure & Function of the Body, 16th Edition introduces the normal structure and function of the human body and what the body does to maintain homeostasis. To help make difficult A&P concepts easy to understand, this new edition features thoroughly revised content and review questions which reflect the most current information available and a unique 22-page, semi-transparent insert of the human body. Plus, Connect It! boxes throughout directly correlate to online content giving you additional clinical and scientific insights essential to patient care!

Cover image
Title page
Disclaimer
Table of Contents
Contents in brief
On the cover
Copyright
About the author
Student survey
Contributor panel
Preface
How to use this book
1. Introduction to the body
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Scientific method
Levels of organization
Anatomical position
Anatomical directions
Planes of the body
Body cavities
Body regions
Balance of body functions
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
2. Chemistry of life
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Levels of chemical organization
Chemical bonding
Inorganic chemistry
Organic chemistry
Chemistry in the human body
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
3. Cells
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Overview of cells
Parts of the cell
Relationship of cell structure and function
Movement of substances through cell membranes
Cell growth and reproduction
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
4. Tissues
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Introduction to tissues
Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
5. Organ systems
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Organ systems
The body as a whole
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
6. Skin and membranes
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Body membranes
Skin
Skin cancer
Burns
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
7. Skeletal system
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Functions of the skeletal system
Gross structure of bones
Microscopic structure of bones
Bone development
Axial skeleton
Appendicular skeleton
Skeletal variations
Joints
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
8. Muscular system
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Muscle tissue
Structure of skeletal muscle
Functions of skeletal muscle
Role of other body systems in movement
Motor unit
Muscle stimulus
Types of skeletal muscle contractions
Effects of exercise on skeletal muscle
Movements produced by skeletal muscle contractions
Skeletal muscle groups
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
9. Nervous system
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Organization of the nervous system
Cells of the nervous system
Nerves and tracts
Nerve signals
Central nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
Autonomic nervous system
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
10. Senses
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Classification of senses
Sensory pathways
General senses
Special senses
Integration of senses
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
11. Endocrine system
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Endocrine glands
Mechanisms of hormone action
Regulation of hormone secretion
Prostaglandins
Pituitary gland
Hypothalamus
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid glands
Adrenal glands
Pancreatic islets
Sex glands
Thymus
Placenta
Pineal gland
Endocrine functions throughout the body
❑ Outline summary
12. Blood
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Blood composition
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets and blood clotting
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
13. Cardiovascular system
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Heart
Blood vessels
Routes of circulation
Hemodynamics
Pulse
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
14. Lymphatic system and immunity
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Lymphatic system
Immune system
Immune system molecules
Immune system cells
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
15. Respiratory system
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Structural plan
Upper respiratory tract
Lower respiratory tract
Respiration
Pulmonary ventilation
Gas exchange and transport
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
16. Digestive system
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Overview of digestion
Wall of the digestive tract
Mouth
Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Liver and gallbladder
Pancreas
Large intestine
Appendix
Peritoneum
Digestion
Absorption
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
17. Nutrition and metabolism
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Metabolic function of the liver
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Regulating food intake
Metabolic rates
Body temperature
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
18. Urinary system
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Kidneys
Formation of urine
Control of urine volume
Elimination of urine
Urinalysis
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
19. Fluid and electrolyte balance
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Body fluid volumes
Body fluid compartments
Mechanisms that maintain fluid balance
Fluid imbalances
Importance of electrolytes in body fluids
Electrolyte imbalances
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
20. Acid-base balance
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
pH of body fluids
Mechanisms that control pH of body fluids
pH imbalances
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
21. Reproductive systems
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Sexual reproduction
Male reproductive system
Female reproductive system
Summary of the reproductive systems
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
22. Growth, development, and aging
Language of science and medicine
Introduction
Prenatal period
Birth
Postnatal period
Effects of aging
❑ Outline summary
❑ Active learning
Appendix A Body mass index
Appendix B Common medical abbreviations, prefixes, and suffixes
Appendix C Chapter test answers
Glossary
Illustration/photo credits
Index