The Human Body in Health and Illness - Soft Cover Version

2. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-0-7216-9507-5
Verlag: Saunders US

Buch, Englisch, 544 Seiten, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 276 mm

Fun to read and clearly written, this full-color textbook presents fundamental anatomy and physiology knowledge in an engaging manner. The new second edition simplifies complex concepts and applies them to common problems in patient care. Special attention is given to the anatomy and physiology knowledge that is needed for an understanding of pathophysiology and pharmacology. The underlying physiology of pathologic conditions is explained in a common-sense approach with specific clinical examples.

Zielgruppe

LPN/LVN and allied health students

Autoren/Hrsg.

Herlihy, Barbara

Maebius, Nancy K.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Vorklinische Medizin: Grundlagenfächer Anatomie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Vorklinische Medizin: Grundlagenfächer Physiologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to the Human Body2. Basic Chemistry3. Cells4. Cell Metabolism5. Microbiology Basics NEW!6. Tissues and Membranes7. Integumentary System and Body Temperature8. Skeletal System9. Muscular System10. Nervous System: Nervous Tissue and Brain11. Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves12. Sensory System13. Endocrine System14. Blood15. Heart16. Blood Vessels and Circulation17. Lymphatic System18. Immune System19. Respiratory System20. Digestive System21. Urinary System22. Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance23. Reproductive Systems24. Human Development and HeredityAppendix A: Medical Terminology and Eponymous TermsAppendix B: Laboratory TestsGlossary