Simple and straightforward, Thibodeau and Patton's Structure & Function of the Body, 14th Edition makes the difficult concepts of anatomy and physiology clear and easier to understand. Focusing on the normal structure and function ofthe human body and what the body does to maintain homeostasis, this introductory text provides more than 400 vibrantly detailed illustrations and a varietyof interactive learning tools to help you establish an essential foundation for success in the care of the human body. ÍNDICE: 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. The Integumentary System and Body Membranes 6. The Skeletal System 7. The Muscular System 8. The Nervous System 9. The Senses 10. The Endocrine System 11. Blood 12. The Circulatory System 13. The Lymphatic System and Immunity 14. The Respiratory System 15. The Digestive System 16. Nutrition and Metabolism 17. The Urinary System 18. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 19. Acid-Base Balance 20. The Reproductive Systems 21. Growth and Development Appendix A: Body Mass Index Appendix B: Common Medical Abbreviations, Prefixes, and Suffixes Chapter Test AnswersGlossary Illustration/Photo Credits
- ISBN: 978-0-323-07722-4
- Editorial: Mosby-Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 576
- Fecha Publicación: 14/11/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés