About the Authors
Part One. Organization of the Body
Chapter 1. Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 2. The Chemistry of Life
Chapter 3. Cellular Form and Function
Chapter 4. Genes and Cellular Function
Chapter 5. The Human Tissues
Part Two. Support and Movement
Chapter 6. The Integumentary System
Chapter 7. Bone Tissue
Chapter 8. The Skeletal System
Chapter 9. Joints
Chapter 10. The Muscular System
Chapter 11. Muscular Tissue
Part Three. Internal Coordination and Control
Chapter 12. Nervous Tissue
Chapter 13. The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Somatic Reflexes
Chapter 14. The Brain and Cranial Nerves
Chapter 15. The Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Reflexes
Chapter 16. Sense Organs
Chapter 17. The Endocrine System
Part Four. Circulation and Defense
Chapter 18. The Circulatory System: Blood
Chapter 19. The Circulatory System: Heart
Chapter 20. The Circulatory System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
Chapter 21. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Part Five. Intake and Output
Chapter 22. The Respiratory System
Chapter 23. The Urinary System
Chapter 24. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 25. The Digestive System
Chapter 26. Nutrition and Metabolism
Part Six. Reproduction and the Life Cycle
Chapter 27. The Male Reproductive System
Chapter 28. The Female Reproductive System
Chapter 29. Human Development and Aging
Appendix A. Answer Keys
Appendix B. Symbols, Weights, and Measures
Appendix C. Periodic Table of the Elements
Appendix D. The Genetic Code and Amino Acids
Appendix E. Medical Word Roots and Affixes
Glossary

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