FUNDAMENTALS OF ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY This title has been archived.

Author: Donald Rizzo, Ph.D.
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN 10: 1401871887
ISBN 13: 9781401871888
Edition: 2nd

Description:

This full-color book is a comprehensive introduction to anatomy & physiology. It is organized according to body systems, and focuses on the body working together to promote homeostasis. Chapters are self-contained so instructors can teach in any order preferred. Essential laboratory exercises included at the end of chapters provide hands-on lab experience. Key terms with phonetic pronunciations help build vocabulary

Table of Contents

Front Matter

The Human Body

The Chemistry of Life

Cell Structure

Cellular Metabolism and Reproduction: Mitosis and Meiosis

Tissues

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Articular System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System Introduction, Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Nervous System The Brain, Cranial Nerves, Autonomic Nervous System and the Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Blood

The Cardiovascular System

The Lymphatic System

Nutrition and the Digestive System

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Appendix

Glossary