Understanding anatomy & physiology : a visual, auditory, interactive approach

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Preface
Acknowledgments
Dedication
Consultant/Reviewers
Contents
Part I: 
Organization of the Body
	Chapter 1: 
ORIENTATION TO THE HUMAN BODY
		Organization of the Body
		Organ Systems
		Anatomical Terms
			Directional Terms
			Body Planes
			Body Regions
			Body Cavities
			Abdominal Regions and Quadrants
		Homeostasis
			Homeostatic Regulation
		Review of Key Terms
		Own the Information
		Test Your Knowledge
	Chapter 2: 
CHEMISTRY OF LIFE
		Basic Structures of Life
			Elements
			Atoms
			Isotopes
			Chemical Bonds
		Basic Processes of Life
			Energy
			Metabolism
			Chemical Reactions
		Compounds of Life
			Inorganic Molecules
			Organic Compounds
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 3: 
CELLS
		Cell Variations
		Cell Structure
			Plasma Membrane
			Nucleus
			Cytoplasm and Organelles
			Cytoskeleton
		Movement Through Cell Membranes
			Passive Transport
			Active Transport
		Cellular Growth and Reproduction
			DNA Structure
			RNA Structure
		Protein Synthesis
			Transcription
			Translation
		Cell Growth and Reproduction
			The Cell Cycle
			Mitosis
		Review of Key Terms
		Own the Information
		Test Your Knowledge
Part II: 
Covering, support, and movement of the body
	Chapter 4: 
TISSUES
		Tissue Development
		Epithelial Tissue
			Classification of Epithelial Tissue
		Connective Tissue
			Components of Connective Tissue
			Types of Connective Tissue
		Nervous Tissue
		Muscle Tissue
			Skeletal Muscle
			Cardiac Muscle
			Smooth Muscle
		Tissue Repair
			Steps in Tissue Repair
		Membranes
			Epithelial Membranes
			Connective Tissue Membranes
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 5: 
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
		Structure of the Skin
			Layers of the Epidermis
		Skin Color
		Functions of the Skin
		Appendages of the Skin
			Hair
			Nails
			Glands
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 6: 
BONES & BONE TISSUE
		Bone Functions
		Classification of Bones
			Parts of a Long Bone
		Bone Tissue
			Types of Bone Tissue
		Bone Development Bone Marrow
			Intramembranous Ossification
			Endochondral Ossification
		Bone Remodeling
		Bone Fractures
			Fracture Repair
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 7: 
SKELETAL SYSTEM
		Overview of the Skeletal System
			Bone Surface Markings
			The Adult Skeleton
			Bones of the Skeletal System
		The Skull
			Cranium
			Suture Lines
			Foramen Magnum
			Facial Bones
			Bones Associated with the Skull
			Sinuses
			The Infant Skull
		The Vertebral Column
			Five Sections of the Vertebral Column
			Normal Curvatures of the Spine
			Vertebrae Characteristics
			Intervertebral Disc
			Specialty Vertebrae
		The Thoracic Cage
			Sternum
			Ribs
		Pectoral Girdle
		Upper Limb
			Hand
		Pelvic Girdle
			Pelvis
		Lower Limb
			Femur
			Patella
			Fibula
			Tibia
			Foot and Ankle
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 8: 
JOINTS
		Classifications of Joints
			Fibrous Joints
			Cartilaginous Joints
			Synovial Joints
			Types of Synovial Joints
			Movements of Synovial Joints
			Key Synovial Joints
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 9: 
MUSCULAR SYSTEM
		Types of Muscle
			Cardiac Muscle
			Smooth Muscle
			Skeletal Muscle
		Skeletal Muscle Structure
			Structure of Muscle Fibers
		Muscle Contraction and Relaxation
			How Muscle Fibers Contract
			How Muscle Fibers Relax
			Muscle Tone
			Contraction of an Entire Muscle
			Controlling the Strength of a Contraction
			Isotonic and Isometric Contraction
			Energy Source for Contraction
		Muscle Function
		Superficial Muscles
		How Muscles Are Named
			Muscles of the Head and Neck
			Muscles of the Trunk
			Muscles of the Shoulder and Upper Arm
			Muscles That Move the Forearm
			Muscles of the Wrist and Hand
			Muscles Acting on the Hip and Thigh
			Muscles Acting on the Foot
		Major Muscles of the Body
		Review of Key Terms
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Part III: 
Regulation and Integration of the body
	Chapter 10: 
NERVOUS SYSTEM
		Overview of the Nervous System
		Divisions of the Nervous System
		Nervous System Cells
			Neuroglia
			Neurons
			Neuron Structure
		Repair of Nerve Fibers
		Impulse Conduction
			Impulse Conduction in Myelinated Fibers
		Synapses
		Spinal Cord and Somatic Reflexes
			Structure of the Spinal Cord
				Attachment of Spinal Nerves
				Meninges of the Spinal Cord
				Spinal Tracts
			Spinal Nerves
				Categories of Spinal Nerves
				Dermatomes
			Somatic Reflexes
			The Brain and Cranial Nerves
			General Structures of the Brain
				Gray and White Matter
				Meninges of the Brain
				Ventricles
				Cerebrospinal Fluid
				Blood-Brain Barrier
			Divisions of the Brain
				Brainstem
				Cerebellum
				Diencephalon
				Cerebrum
				The Limbic System
			Functions of the Cerebral Cortex
				Motor Functions of the Cerebral Cortex
				Sensory Functions of the Cerebral Cortex
				Language
				Special Senses
				Sleep
				Memory
				Cerebral Lateralization
			Cranial Nerves
		Autonomic Nervous System
			Visceral Reflexes
			Structure of the Autonomic Nervous System
			Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
				The Sympathetic Division
				The Parasympathetic Division
			Effects of the ANS on Target Organs
				Neurotransmitters
				Receptors
				Neurotransmitters and Receptors
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 11: 
SENSE ORGANS
		Sensory Receptors
			Classification of Receptors
		The General Senses
			Pain
			Temperature
			Touch
		The Special Senses
			Taste
			Smell
			Hearing
			Balance
			Vision
			Eye Anatomy
			The Process of Vision
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 12: 
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
		Overview of the Endocrine System
			Comparison of Endocrine and Nervous Systems
		Hormones
		The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
			Anterior Pituitary
			Posterior Pituitary
			Control of Pituitary Secretions
		Pineal Gland
		Thymus
		Thyroid Gland
		Parathyroid Glands
			Calcium Homeostasis
		Adrenal Glands
		Pancreas
			Regulation of Blood Glucose
		Gonads
		Other Endocrine Cells and Chemicals
			Prostaglandins
		Review of Key Terms
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Part IV: 
Maintenance of the body
	Chapter 13: 
BLOOD
		Components of Blood
		Blood Cell Formation
		Red Blood Cells
			Hemoglobin
			Life Cycle of Red Blood Cells
			Breakdown of Red Blood Cells
		White Blood Cells
			Granulocytes
			Agranulocytes
		Platelets and the Control of Bleeding
			Hemostasis
		Blood Types
			The Rh Group
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 14: 
HEART
		Structures of the Heart
			The Pericardium
			The Heart Wall
			The Heart Chambers and Great Vessels
			The Heart Valves
			The Heart Skeleton
		Heart Sounds
		Blood Flow Through the Heart
		Coronary Circulation
		Cardiac Conduction
			Electrocardiogram
		Cardiac Cycle
		Cardiac Output
			Heart Rate
			Stroke Volume
			Left Ventricular Failure
			Right Ventricular Failure
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 15: 
VASCULAR SYSTEM
		Vessel Structure
		Arteries
			Conducting Arteries
			Distributing Arteries
			Arterioles
		Veins
			Venules
			Medium-Sized Veins
			Large Veins
		Capillaries
			Capillary Organization
			Capillary Exchange
		Circulatory Routes
			Pulmonary Circulation
			Systemic Circulation
		Principles of Circulation
			Blood Pressure
			Peripheral Resistance
			Venous Return
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 16: 
LYMPHATIC & IMMUNE SYSTEMS
		Lymphatic System
			Lymph
			Lymphatic Vessels
			Lymphatic Tissues and Organs
		Overview of the Immune System
		Nonspecific Immunity
			External Barriers
			Phagocytosis
			Antimicrobial Proteins
			Natural Killer Cells
			Inflammation
			Fever
		Specific Immunity
			Lymphocytes
			Antibodies
			Cellular Immunity
			Humoral Immunity
		Immune System Disorders
			Hypersensitivity
			Autoimmune Diseases
			Immunodeficiency Diseases
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 17: 
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
		Upper Respiratory Tract
			Nose and Nasal Cavities
			Pharynx
			Larynx
		Lower Respiratory Tract
			Trachea
			Bronchial Tree
			Alveoli
			Lungs
		Pulmonary Ventilation
			Respiratory Muscles
			Pressure and Airflow
			Measurements of Ventilation
			Variations in Respiratory Rhythm
			Gas Exchange
			How the Blood Transports Gases
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 18: 
URINARY SYSTEM
		Overview of the Urinary System
		The Kidneys
			Renal Circulation
			Renal Innervation
			Nephron
		Urine Formation
			Glomerular Filtration
			Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion
		Composition of Urine
		Storage and Elimination of Urine
			Ureters
			Urinary Bladder
			Urethra
			Urination
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 19:  FLUID, ELECTROLYTE, ACID-BASE BALANCE
		Water Balance
			Fluid Compartments
			Balancing Water Gain and Loss
			Regulation of Intake and Output
			Disorders of Water Balance
		Electrolyte Balance
			Sodium
			Potassium
			Calcium
			Chloride and Phosphate
		Acid-Base Balance
			Acids and Bases
			Buffers
		Acid-Base Imbalances
			Compensation for Acid-Base Imbalances
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 20: 
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
		Overview of the Digestive System
			Tissue Layers of the Digestive Tract
			Peritoneum
		Mouth
			Salivary Glands
			Teeth
		Pharynx
		Esophagus
		Stomach
		Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
			Liver
			Gallbladder
			Pancreas
		Small Intestine
		Chemical Digestion and Absorption
			Carbohydrates
			Proteins
			Fats
		Large Intestine
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 21: 
NUTRTION & METABOLISM
		Units of Energy
		Hunger and Satiety
		Nutrients
			Carbohydrates
			Lipids
			Protein
			Vitamins
			Minerals
		Metabolism
			Carbohydrate Metabolism
			Lipid Metabolism
			Protein Metabolism
		Thermoregulation
			Heat Production and Loss
			Regulation of Body Temperature
		Review of Key Terms
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Part V: 
Continuity
	Chapter 22: 
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS
		Overview of the Reproductive System
		Male Reproductive System
			Testes
			Accessory Glands
			Penis
			Sperm
			Spermatogenesis
			Spermatozoa
			Semen
			Male Sexual Response
		Female Reproductive System
			Ovaries
			Internal Genitalia
			External Genitalia
			Breasts
			Female Reproductive Cycle
			Female Sexual Response
		Methods of Birth Control
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 23: 
PREGNANCY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
		Fertilization
		Stages of Prenatal Development
			Preembryonic Stage
			Embryonic Stage
			Fetal Stage
		Physical Changes During Pregnancy
		Childbirth
			Stages of Labor
		Lactation
		The Neonate
		Review of Key Terms
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	Chapter 24: 
HEREDITY
		Chromosomes
		Genes
		Sex-Linked Inheritance
		Genetic Disorders
			Single-Gene Disorders
			Chromosome Abnormalities
			Multifactorial Disorders
		Review of Key Terms
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Index