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Tortora's Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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The phenomenally successful Principles of Anatomy and Physiology continues to set the discipline standard with the 15th edition. Designed for the 2-semester anatomy and physiology course, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology combines exceptional content and outstanding visuals for a rich and comprehensive classroom experience. Enhanced for a digital delivery, the 15th edition, gives students the ability to learn and explore anatomy and physiology both inside and outside of the classroom.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- About the Authors
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Contents
- 1 An Introduction to the Human Body
- 2 The Chemical Level of Organization
- 3 The Cellular Level of Organization
- 4 The Tissue Level of Organization
- 5 The Integumentary System
- 6 The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue
- 7 The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton
- 8 The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton
- 9 Joints
- 10 Muscular Tissue
- 11 The Muscular System
- 12 Nervous Tissue
- 13 The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
- 14 The Brain and Cranial Nerves
- 15 The Autonomic Nervous System
- 16 Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems
- 17 The Special Senses
- 18 The Endocrine System
- 19 The Cardiovascular System: The Blood
- 20 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
- 21 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics
- 22 The Lymphatic System and Immunity
- 23 The Respiratory System
- 24 The Digestive System
- 25 Metabolism and Nutrition
- 26 The Urinary System
- 27 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Homeostasis
- 28 The Reproductive Systems
- 29 Development and Inheritance
- 29 Development and Inheritance
- APPENDIX A Measurements
- APPENDIX B Periodic Table
- APPENDIX C Normal Values for Selected Blood Tests
- APPENDIX D Normal Values for Selected Urine Tests
- APPENDIX E Answers
- GLOSSARY
- INDEX
- STUDY GUIDE
- EULA