Marieb Human Anatomy & Physiology, 12th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)
by Katja Hoehn (Author)
Marieb Human Anatomy & Physiology motivates and supports you at every level for success in A&P and beyond. Each chapter provides guidance in mastering A&P terminology, applying knowledge in clinical scenarios, and practicing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills required for entry to nursing, allied health and exercise science programs. The 12th Edition builds on the strengths from previous editions and offers innovative ways to help you visualize connections between concepts with new and updated Focus Figures, updated clinical features and new content reflecting current research.
UNIT 1: ORGANIZATION OF THE BODY
The Human Body: An Orientation
Chemistry Comes Alive
Cells: The Living Units
Tissue: The Living Fabric
UNIT 2: COVERING, SUPPORT, AND MOVEMENT OF THE BODY
The Integumentary System
Bones and Skeletal Tissue
The Skeleton
Joints
Muscles and Muscle Tissue
The Muscular System
UNIT 3: REGULATION AND INTEGRATION OF THE BODY
Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
The Central Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity
The Autonomic Nervous System
The Special Senses
The Endocrine System
UNIT 4: MAINTENANCE OF THE BODY
Blood
The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues
The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
Nutrition, Metabolism, and Energy Balance
The Urinary System
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
UNIT 5: CONTINUITY
The Reproductive System
Pregnancy and Human Development
Heredity
APPENDICES
Answers Appendix
A. The Metric System
B. Functional Groups in Organic Molecules
C. The Amino Acids
D. Two Important Metabolic Pathways
E. Periodic Table of the Elements
F. Reference Values for Selected Blood and Urine Studies
Glossary
Photo and Illustration Credits
Index
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