Principles of Anatomy and PhysiologyThe phenomenally successful Principles of Anatomy and Physiology continues to set the discipline standard with the 15th edition. Designed for the 2-semester anatomy and physiology course, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology combines exceptional content and outstanding visuals for a rich and comprehensive classroom experience. Enhanced for a digital delivery, the 15th edition, gives students the ability to learn and explore anatomy and physiology both inside and outside of the classroom. |
Contents
An Introduction to the Human Body | 1 |
Chapter Review 25Critical Thinking Questions 27Answers | 27 |
The Chemical Level of Organization | 28 |
Chapter Review 57 Critical Thinking Questions | 59 |
The Cellular Level of Organization | 60 |
CONTENTS | 61 |
The Tissue Level of Organization | 106 |
Chapter Review 141Critical Thinking Questions 142 | 142 |
The Autonomic Nervous System | 526 |
Chapter Review 546 Critical Thinking Questions 546 | 546 |
Sensory Motor and Integrative Systems | 548 |
Chapter Review 574 Critical Thinking Questions 575 | 575 |
The Special Senses | 576 |
Chapter Review 619Critical Thinking Questions 620 | 620 |
The Endocrine System | 622 |
Chapter Review 665Critical Thinking Questions 667 | 667 |
The Integumentary System | 144 |
Chapter Review 169Critical Thinking Questions 170 | 170 |
Bone Tissue | 171 |
The Axial Skeleton | 194 |
Chapter Review 231Critical Thinking Questions 232 | 232 |
The Appendicular Skeleton | 234 |
Pelves | 247 |
Chapter Review | 259 |
Joints | 260 |
Chapter Review 291Critical Thinking Questions 292 | 292 |
Muscular Tissue | 293 |
Chapter Review 327Critical Thinking Questions 329 | 329 |
The Muscular System | 330 |
Mastication and Speech | 345 |
Chapter Review 401Critical Thinking Questions 402 | 402 |
Nervous Tissue | 403 |
Chapter Review 442Critical Thinking Questions 444 | 444 |
The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves | 446 |
Chapter Review 475Critical Thinking Questions 476 | 476 |
The Brain and Cranial Nerves | 477 |
CONTENTS | 487 |
Chapter Review 523 Critical Thinking Questions 525 | 525 |
The Blood | 668 |
Chapter Review 693Critical Thinking Questions 694 | 694 |
The Heart | 695 |
Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics | 737 |
The Lymphatic System and Immunity | 808 |
Chapter Review 846 Critical Thinking Questions 848 | 848 |
The Respiratory System | 850 |
Chapter Review 895Critical Thinking Questions 896 | 896 |
The Digestive System | 898 |
Chapter Review 949Critical Thinking Questions 951 | 951 |
BRIEF CONTENTS | 953 |
Chapter Review 990Critical Thinking Questions 991 | 991 |
The Urinary System | 993 |
Secretion | 1010 |
Chapter Review 1033Critical Thinking Questions 1035 | 1035 |
Fluid Electrolyte and AcidBase Homeostasis | 1036 |
Chapter Review 1052Critical Thinking Questions 1053 | 1053 |
The Reproductive Systems | 1055 |
Chapter Review 1103Critical Thinking Questions 1105 | 1105 |
Development and Inheritance | 1107 |
APPENDIX A Measurements | E-1 |
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Tortora's Principles of Anatomy and Physiology Gerard J. Tortora,Bryan H. Derrickson No preview available - 2017 |
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