The human body in health & disease. (2023)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Kevin T. Patton, Frank Bell, Terry Thompson, Peggie Williamson.
• Authors: Patton, Kevin T; Bell, Frank; Thompson, Terry; Williamson, Peggie
• Other Names: Patton, Kevin T
• Contents: 1 Introduction to the Body 2 Chemistry of Life 3 Cells 4 Tissues 5 Organ Systems 6 Mechanisms of Disease 7 Skin and Membranes 8 Skeletal System 9 Muscular System 10 Nervous System 11 Senses 12 Endocrine System 13 Blood 14 Heart and Vascular Disease 15 Circulation of the Blood 16 Lymphatic System and Immunity 17 Respiratory System 18 Digestive System 19 Nutrition and Metabolism 20 Urinary System 21 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 22 Acid-Base Balance 23 Reproductive Systems 24 Growth and Development 25 Genetics and Genetic Diseases Appendix A: Examples of Pathological Conditions Appendix C: Medical Terminology; Hints for Learning and Using Medical Terms Appendix D: Clinical and Laboratory Values; Conversion Factors to International System of Units (SI Units) Glossary Illustration/Photo Credits Index
• Edition: Eighth edition
• Publisher Details: Amsterdam : Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2023
• Extent: 1 online resource (800 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 612; Human body; Human anatomy; Human physiology; Physiology, Pathological
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323882392; 0323882390
• Related ISBNs: 9780323734165; 0323734162; 9780323734141; 0323734146
• Notes: Note: Description based on 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.