Structure & function of the body. ([2012])

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Structure and function of the body
• Further Information: Note: Gary A. Thibodeau, Kevin T. Patton.
• Other Names: Thibodeau, Gary A, 1938-; Patton, Kevin T; Anthony, Catherine Parker, 1907-
• Contents: 1. An introduction to the structure and function of the body -- Scientific method -- Anatomical position -- Anatomical directions -- Planes or body sections -- Body regions -- Balance of body functions -- 2. Chemistry of life -- Levels of chemical organization -- Atoms -- Elements, molecules, and compounds -- Chemical bonding -- Ionic bonds -- Covalent bonds -- Hydrogen bonds -- Inorganic chemistry -- Water -- Acids, bases, and salts -- Organic chemistry -- Carbohydrates -- Lipids -- Proteins -- Nucleic Acids -- 3. Cells and tissues -- Cells -- Size and shape -- Composition -- Parts of the cell -- Relationship of cell structure and function -- Movement of substances through cell membrane -- Passive transport processes -- Active transport processes -- Cell reproduction and heredity -- DNA molecule and genetic information -- Cell division -- Tissues -- Epithelial tissue -- Connective tissue -- Muscle tissue -- Nervous tissue -- 4. Organ systems of the body -- Integumentary system -- Skeletal system -- Muscular system -- Nervous system -- Endocrine system -- Cardiovascular (circulatory) system -- Lymphatic system -- Respiratory system -- Digestive system -- Urinary system -- Reproductive systems -- The body as a whole -- 5. The integumentary system and body membranes -- Classification of body membrane -- Epithelial membranes -- Connective tissue membranes -- The skin -- Structure of the skin -- Accessory structures of the skin -- Skin cancer -- Functions of the skin -- Burns. 6. The skeletal system -- Functions of the skeletal system -- Support -- Protection -- Movement -- Storage -- Hematopoiesis -- Types of bones -- Structure of long bones -- Structure of flat bones -- Microscopic structure of bone and cartilage -- Bone formation and growth -- Division of skeleton -- Axial skeleton -- Appendicular skeleton -- Differences between a man's and a woman's skeleton -- Joints (articulations) -- Kinds of joints -- 7. The muscular system -- Muscle tissue -- Structure of skeletal muscle -- Muscle organs -- Microscopic structure and function -- Functions of skeletal muscle -- Movement -- Posture -- Heat production -- Fatigue -- Role of other body systems in movement -- Motor unit -- Muscle stimulus -- types of skeletal muscle contraction -- Twitch and tetanic contractions --Isotonic contraction -- Isometric contraction -- Effects of exercise on skeletal muscles -- Movements produced by skeletal muscle contractions -- Skeletal muscle groups -- Muscles of the head and neck -- Muscles that move the upper extremities -- Muscles of the trunk -- Muscles that move the lower extremities -- 8. The nervous system -- Organs and divisions of the nervous system -- Cells of the nervous system -- Neurons 00 Glia -- Nerves and tracts -- Reflex arcs -- Nerve impulses -- The synapse -- Central nervous system -- Divisions of the brain -- Spinal cord -- Coverings and fluid spaces of the brain and spinal cord -- Peripheral nervous system -- Cranial nerves -- Spinal nerves -- Autonomic nervous system -- Functional anatomy -- Autonomic conduction paths -- Sympathetic nervous system -- Parasympathetic nervous system -- Autonomic neurotransmitters -- Autonomic nervous system as a whole -- 9. The senses -- Classification of sense organs -- Converting a stimulus into a sensation -- General sense organs -- Special sense organs -- The eye -- The ear -- The taste receptors -- The smell receptors -- 10. The endocrine system -- Mechanisms of hormone action -- Nonsteroid hormones -- Steroid hormones -- Regulation of hormone secretion -- Prostaglandins -- Pituitary gland -- Anterior pituitary gland hormones -- Posterior pituitary gland hormones -- Hypothalamus -- thyroid gland -- Parathyroid glands -- Adrenal glands -- Adrenal cortex -- Adrenal medulla -- Pancreatic islets -- Female sex glands -- Male sex glands -- thymus -- Placenta -- Pineal gland -- Other endocrine structures. 11. Blood -- Blood composition -- Blood plasma -- Formed elements -- Red blood cells -- Anemia -- Hematocrit test -- Whit blood cells (Leukocytes) -- Platelets and blood clotting -- Blood types -- ABO system -- Rh system -- Universal donor and universal recipient blood -- Erythroblastosis Fetalis -- 12. The cardiovascular system -- Heart -- Location, size and position -- Anatomy -- Heart sounds -- Blood flow through the heart -- Blood supply to the heart muscle -- Cardiac cycle -- Conduction system of the heart -- Electrocardiogram -- Blood vessels -- Types -- Structure -- Functions -- Circulation of blood -- Systemic and pulmonary circulation -- Hepatic portal circulation -- Fetal circulation -- Blood pressure -- Defing blood pressure -- Factors that influence blood pressure -- Fluctuations in blood pressure -- Pulse -- 13. The lymphatic system and immunity -- The lymphatic system -- Lymph and lymphatic vessels -- Lymph nodes -- Thymus -- Tonsils -- Spleen -- The immune system -- Function of the immune system -- Nonspecific immunity -- Specific immunity -- Immune system molecules -- Antibodies -- Complement proteins -- Immune system cells -- Phagocytes -- Lymphocytes -- 14. The respiratory system -- Structural plan -- Respiratory tracts -- Respiratory mucosa -- Nose -- Pharynx -- Larynx -- Trachea -- Bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli -- Lungs and pleura -- Respiration -- Mechanics of breathing -- Exchange of gases in lungs (external respiration) -- Exchange of gases in tissues (internal respiration) -- Blood transportation of gases -- Volumes of air exchanged in pulmonary ventilation -- Regulation of respiration -- Cerebral cortex -- Reflexes that influence respiration -- Types of breathing -- 15. The digestive system -- Overview of the digestive process -- Wall of the digestive tract -- Mouth -- Typical tooth -- Types of teeth -- Salivary glands -- Pharynx -- Esophagus -- Stomach -- Small intestine -- Liver and gallbladder -- Pancreas -- Large intestine -- Appendix -- Peritoneum -- Extensions -- X-ray studies of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract -- Digestion -- Enzymes and chemical digestion -- Carbohydrate digestion -- Protein digestion -- Fat digestion -- Absorption -- Surface area and absorption. 16. Nutrition and metabolism -- Role of the liver -- Nutrient metabolism -- Carbohydrate metabolism -- Fat metabolism -- Protein metabolism -- Vitamins and minerals -- Metabolic rates -- Body temperature -- 17. The urinary system -- Kidneys -- Location -- Internal structure -- Microscopic structure -- Function -- Formation of urine -- Filtration -- Reabsorption -- Secretion -- Control of urine volume -- Ureters -- Urinary bladder -- Urethra -- Micturition -- 18. Fluid and electrolyte balance -- Body fluids -- Body fluid compartments -- Extracellular fluid -- Intracellar fluid -- Mechanisms that maintain fluid balance -- Regulation of fluid intake -- Importance of electrolytes in body fluids -- Capillary blood pressure and blood proteins -- Fluid imbalances -- 19. Acid-base balance -- pH of body fluids -- Mechanisms that control pH of body fluids -- buffers -- Respiratory mechanism of pH control -- Urinary mechanism of pH control -- pH imbalances -- Metabolic and respiratory disturbances -- Vomiting and metabolic alkalosis -- Cardiac arrest and respiratory acidosis -- 20. The reproductive systems -- Common structural and functional characteristics between the sexes -- Male reproductive system -- Structural plan -- Testes -- Reproductive ducts -- Accessory, or supportive, sex glands -- External genitals -- Female reproductive system -- Structural plan -- Ovaries -- Reproductive ducts -- Accessory, or supportive, sex glands -- External genitals -- Menstrual cycle -- Summary of male and female reproductive systems -- 21. Growth and development -- Prenatal period -- Fertilization to implantation -- Periods of development -- Formation of the primary germ layers -- Histogenesis and organogenesis -- Birth defects -- Birth, or parturition -- Stages of labor -- Postnatal period -- Infancy -- Childhood -- Adolescence and adulthood -- Older adulthood -- Effects of aging -- Integumentary system (skin) -- Skeletal system -- Central nervous system -- Special senses -- Cardiovascular system -- Respiratory system -- Urinary system -- Appendixes: A. Body Mass Index -- B. Common medical abbreviations, prefixes, and suffixes.
• Edition: 14th edition
• Publisher Details: St. Louis, Mo : Elsevier/Mosby
• Publication Date: 2012
• Copyright Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource (xix, 495, 59 unnumbered pages), color illustrations1 online resource (1 CD-ROM. 4 3/4 in.)
• Subjects: 612; Human physiology -- Textbooks; Human anatomy -- Textbooks; Anatomy; Physiology; MEDICAL -- Physiology; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Human Anatomy & Physiology; Human anatomy; Human physiology; Anatomie; Physiologie; Electronic books; Textbooks
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323291675; 0323291678
• Related ISBNs: 9780323077217; 0323077218; 9780323077224; 0323077226
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.