Human anatomy & physiology

Cover
 Title Page
 Copyright Page
 About the Author Team
 Preface
 Instructor Supplements
 Acknowledgments
 Contents
 Unit 1 Fundamental Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
 1.1 How to Succeed in Your Anatomy and Physiology Course
 How to Develop Study Skills
 How to Make the Best Use of Class and Lab Time
 How to Use This Book and Its Associated Materials
 1.2 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
 Characteristics of Living Organisms
 Levels of Structural Organization and Body Systems
 Types of Anatomy and Physiology. 1.3 The Language of Anatomy and PhysiologyThe Anatomical Position and Directional Terms
 Regional Terms
 Planes of Section
 1.4 The Organization of the Human Body
 The Dorsal Body Cavity
 The Ventral Body Cavity
 1.5 Core Principles in Anatomy and Physiology
 Overall Theme: Physiological Processes Operate to Maintain the Body\'s Homeostasis
 Core Principle One: Feedback Loops Are a Key Mechanism Used to Maintain Homeostasis
 Core Principle Two: Structure and Function Are Related at All Levels of Organization
 Core Principle Three: Gradients Drive Many Physiological Processes. Core Principle Four: Cell-Cell Communication Is Required to Coordinate Body FunctionsConcept Boost Putting Anatomical Terms Together
 Concept Boost Debunking Some Common Misconceptions about Homeostasis
 A & P in the Real World Abdominal Pain
 A & P in the Real World Medical Imaging
 A & P in the Real World Childbirth, Pitocin, and Positive Feedback Loops
 2 The Chemistry of Life
 2.1 Atoms and Elements
 Atoms and Atomic Structure
 Elements in the Periodic Table and the Human Body
 Isotopes and Radioactivity
 2.2 Matter Combined: Mixtures and Chemical Bonds
 Mixtures
 Chemical Bonds. Ions and Ionic BondsCovalent Bonds
 2.3 Chemical Reactions
 Chemical Notation
 Energy and Chemical Reactions
 Homeostasis and Types of Chemical Reactions
 Reaction Rates and Enzymes
 2.4 Inorganic Compounds: Water, Acids, Bases, and Salts
 Water
 Acids and Bases
 Salts and Electrolytes
 2.5 Organic Compounds: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleotides
 Monomers and Polymers
 Carbohydrates
 Lipids
 Proteins
 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids
 Concept Boost Determining the type of Bonds in a Molecule
 Concept Boost Making Sense of the pH Scale
 A & P in the Real World Nuclear Medicine. A & P in the Real World Enzyme DeficienciesA & P in the Real World the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Fatty Acids
 3 The Cell
 3.1 Introduction to Cells
 Basic Processes of Cells
 Overview of Cell Structure
 Cell Size and Diversity
 3.2 Structure of the Plasma Membrane
 The Phospholipid Bilayer
 The Fluid Mosaic Model of the Plasma Membrane
 3.3 Transport across the Plasma Membrane
 Passive Transport Processes
 Active Transport via Membrane Proteins
 Consequences of Ion Transport across the Plasma Membrane: Introduction to Electrophysiology
 Active Transport via Vesicles.