The Human Body in Health & Disease - Soft Cover Version
By- Gary Thibodeau, PhD, Chancellor Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Biology, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, River Falls, WI
- Kevin Patton, PhD, Professor of Life Science, St. Charles Community College, Cottleville, MO, Professor of Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (adjunct), New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, NY, Emeritus Assistant Professor of Physiology, Saint Louis University Medical School, St. Louis, MO
This updated third edition includes outstanding coverage of basic anatomy and physiology, plus the mechanisms of disease and pathologic conditions associated with each body system. Two unifying themes are integrated in this comprehensive text: the complementary nature of structure and function, and homeostasis. Homeostasis is used to show how "normal" structure and function are maintained, whereas failures of homeostasis are shown as basic mechanisms of disease. The reader is drawn into the subject by a clear, straightforward style, superior illustrations, and student-friendly features. Included FREE with the softcover text is Body Spectrum: Mosby's Electronic Anatomy Coloring Book CD-ROM.
Audience
Vocational tech programs, associate degree nursing programs, LPN programs, allied health pre-professional programs, and similar programs requiring instruction in basic anatomy and physiology.
Paperback, 864 Pages
Published: June 2001
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-01338-3
Contents
- 1. An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body
2. Cells and Tissues
3. Organ Systems of the Body
4. Mechanisms of Disease
5. The Integumentary System and Body Membranes
6. The Skeletal System
7. The Muscular System
8. The Nervous System
9. The Senses
10. The Endocrine System
11. Blood
12. The Heart and Heart Disease
13. The Circulation of the Blood
14. The Lymphatic System and Immunity
15. The Respiratory System
16. The Digestive System
17. Nutrition and Metabolism
18. The Urinary System
19. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
20. Acid-Base Balance
21. The Reproductive System
22. Growth and Development
23. Genetics and Genetic Diseases
Appendix A: Chemistry of Life
Appendix B: Examples of Pathological Conditions Appendix C: Medical Terminology
Appendix D: Clinical and Laboratory Values
Appendix E: Common Abbreviations and Symbols
