Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology

  1. 1,296 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology

About this book

From the very first edition, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology has been recognized for its pioneering homeostatic approach to learning structure and function of the human body. The 16 th edition continues to set the discipline standardby combining exceptional content and outstanding visuals for a rich and comprehensive experience. Highly regarded authors, Jerry Tortora and Bryan Derrickson motivate and support learners at every level, from novice to expert, and equip them with the skills they need to succeed in this class and beyond.

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Yes, you can access Principles of Anatomy and Physiology by Gerard J. Tortora,Bryan H. Derrickson in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Biology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2020
eBook ISBN
9781119704324
Edition
16

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. About the Authors
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Brief Contents
  8. Contents
  9. Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Human Body
  10. Chapter 2: The Chemical Level of Organization
  11. Chapter 3: The Cellular Level of Organization
  12. Chapter 4: The Tissue Level of Organization
  13. Chapter 5: The Integumentary System
  14. Chapter 6: The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue
  15. Chapter 7: The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton
  16. Chapter 8: The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton
  17. Chapter 9: Joints
  18. Chapter 10: Muscular Tissue
  19. Chapter 11: The Muscular System
  20. Chapter 12: Nervous Tissue
  21. Chapter 13: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
  22. Chapter 14: The Brain and Cranial Nerves
  23. Chapter 15: The Autonomic Nervous System
  24. Chapter 16: Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems
  25. Chapter 17: The Special Senses
  26. Chapter 18: The Endocrine System
  27. Chapter 19: The Cardiovascular System: The Blood
  28. Chapter 20: The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
  29. Chapter 21: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics
  30. Chapter 22: The Lymphoid (Lymphatic) System and Immunity
  31. Chapter 23: The Respiratory System
  32. Chapter 24: The Digestive System
  33. Chapter 25: Metabolism and Nutrition
  34. Chapter 26: The Urinary System
  35. Chapter 27: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Homeostasis
  36. Chapter 28: The Genital (Reproductive) Systems
  37. Chapter 29: Development and Inheritance
  38. Appendix A: Measurements
  39. Appendix B: Periodic Table
  40. Appendix C: Normal Values for Selected Blood Tests
  41. Appendix D: Normal Values for Selected Urine Tests
  42. Appendix E: Answers to Critical Thinking Questions
  43. Appendix F: Medical Eponyms
  44. Glossary
  45. Index
  46. EULA