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• Cover
• HalfTitle
• Title
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contributors
• Series Foreword
• Contents
• 1 The human body
• Anatomic terms
• Directional terms
• Reference planes
• Body cavities
• Body regions
• A look at the cell
• The greatest regeneration
• Cell structure
• DNA and RNA
• Cell reproduction
• DNA does its thing
• Mitosis
• Meiosis
• Cellular energy generation
• Cellular power
• Movement within cells
• A look at human tissue
• Epithelial tissue
• Connective tissue
• Muscle tissue
• Nervous tissue
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Select References
• 2 Genetics
• A look at genetics
• Family inheritance
• Chromosomes
• Genes
• Trait predominance
• Sex-linked inheritance
• Genetic defects
• Permanent change in plans
• Autosomal disorders
• Sex-linked disorders
• Multifactorial disorders
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Select References
• 3 Chemical organization
• A look at body chemistry
• Comes down to chemistry
• Principles of chemistry
• What’s the matter?
• Energetic types
• Chemical composition
• Atomic structure
• Subatomic particles
• Chemical bonds
• Chemical reactions
• Inorganic and organic compounds
• Inorganic compounds
• Organic compounds
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Select References
• 4 Integumentary system
• A look at the integumentary system
• Not just another pretty face
• Protection
• Sensory perception
• Body temperature regulation
• Excretion
• Vitamin D synthesis
• Skin layers
• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Subcutaneous tissue
• Epidermal appendages
• Hair
• Nails
• Sebaceous glands
• Sweat glands
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Select References
• 5 Musculoskeletal system
• A look at the musculoskeletal system
• How the body moves
• Using the force
• Muscles
• The attached type
• Muscle functions
• Muscle structure
• Muscle attachment
• Muscle growth
• Muscle movements
• Muscles of the axial skeleton
• Muscles of the appendicular skeleton
• Tendons and ligaments
• Bones
• Access the axis
• Appendages to the axis
• Bone functions
• Blood supply
• Bone formation
• Bone remodeling
• Cartilage
• Common connector
• The strong, rigid type
• Staying flexible
• Joints
• Joint classification
• Joint subdivisions
• Bursae
• Stress reducers
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Select References
• 6 Neurosensory system
• A look at the neurosensory system
• Neuron: The basic unit
• Neuroglia
• Central nervous system
• Brain
• Oxygenating the brain
• Spinal cord
• Sensory pathways
• Motor pathways
• Reflex responses
• Protective structures
• Peripheral nervous system
• Cranial nerves
• Spinal nerves
• Autonomic nervous system
• Special sense organs
• Eye
• Ear
• Nose and mouth
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Select References
• 7 Endocrine system
• A look at the endocrine system
• Glands
• The pituitary gland
• Thyroid gland
• Parathyroid glands
• Adrenal glands
• Pancreas
• Thymus
• Pineal gland
• Gonads
• Hormones
• Polypeptides
• Steroids
• Amines
• Hormone release and transport
• Hormonal action
• Hormonal regulation
• Signaling secretory cells
• Mechanisms that control hormone release
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Vision quest
• Select References
• 8 Cardiovascular system
• A look at the cardiovascular system
• Doing double duty
• Where the heart lies
• Heart structure
• Pericardium
• The wall
• The chambers
• The valves
• Conduction system
• Setting the pace
• Feeling impulsive
• Cardiac cycle
• Cardiac output
• Blood flow
• Blood vessels
• Circulation
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Select References
• 9 Hematologic system
• A look at the hematologic system
• Living up to their potential
• Blood components
• Red blood cells
• White blood cells
• Platelets
• Blood clotting
• Stop the bleeding!
• A more long-term solution
• Come together
• Coagulation factors
• Blood groups
• ABO groups
• Rh typing
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Select References
• 10 Immune system
• A look at the immune system
• Lymphoid rules
• Blood relatives
• Central lymphoid organs and tissues
• Peripheral lymphoid organs and tissues
• Accessory lymphoid organs and tissues
• Immune system function
• Strategic moves
• Protective surface phenomena
• General host defenses
• Specific immune responses
• Immune system malfunction
• Hypersensitivity disorders
• Autoimmune disorders
• Immunodeficiency
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Select References
• 11 Respiratory system
• A look at the respiratory system
• Upper respiratory tract
• Nostrils and nasal passages
• Sinuses and nasopharynx
• Oropharynx and laryngopharynx
• Larynx
• Lower respiratory tract
• Trachea
• Bronchi
• Lungs
• Thoracic cavity
• Mediastinum
• Thoracic cage
• Inspiration and expiration
• It’s perfectly normal!
• Forced inspiration and active expiration
• Internal and external respiration
• Acid–base balance
• Respiratory responses
• Imbalance woes
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Select References
• 12 Gastrointestinal system
• A look at the GI system
• Alimentary canal
• Mouth
• Pharynx
• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Small intestine
• Large intestine
• GI tract wall structures
• GI tract innervation
• Accessory GI organs
• Liver
• Gallbladder
• Pancreas
• Digestion and elimination
• Long day’s journey into the stomach
• Cephalic phase of digestion
• Gastric phase of digestion
• Intestinal phase of digestion
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Matchmaker
• Select References
• 13 Nutrition and metabolism
• Nutrition
• Needed for nutrition
• Needed for metabolism
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Lipids
• Vitamins and minerals
• Digestion and absorption
• Carbohydrate digestion and absorption
• Protein digestion and absorption
• Lipid digestion and absorption
• Carbohydrate metabolism
• Glucose to energy
• Regulation of blood glucose levels
• Protein metabolism
• Amino acid conversion
• Amino acid synthesis
• Lipid metabolism
• Ketone body formation
• Lipid formation
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Select References
• 14 Urinary system
• Structures of the urinary system
• Kidneys
• Ureters
• Urinary bladder
• Urethra
• Urine formation
• Kidneys in charge
• Controlling the flow
• Hormones and the urinary system
• Antidiuretic hormone
• Renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system
• Erythropoietin
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Select References
• 15 Fluids, electrolytes, acids, and bases
• Fluid balance
• The four fluids
• Fluid forms and movement
• Fluid movement within the cells
• Electrolyte balance
• All charged up
• Acid–base balance
• An acid remark
• A base reply
• Keep those ions coming
• Balancing buffers
• Buffer systems
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Select References
• 16 Reproductive system
• A look at the reproductive systems
• Male reproductive system
• Extra work
• Penis
• Scrotum
• Testes
• Duct system
• Accessory reproductive glands
• Spermatogenesis
• Male hormonal control and sexual development
• The captain of the team
• Other key players
• Time to grow
• Reaching the plateau
• Female reproductive system
• External genitalia
• Internal genitalia
• Hormones, menses, and oogenesis
• Big changes
• Supply exhausted
• Menopause
• Mammary glands
• Lobes, ducts, and drainage
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Select References
• 17 Reproduction and lactation
• Fertilization
• One in a million
• Timing is everything
• Help along the way
• A zygote is “born”
• Pregnancy
• Making predictions
• Stages of fetal development
• Structural changes in the ovaries and uterus
• Labor and the postpartum period
• Onset of labor
• Stages of labor
• Postpartum period
• Lactation
• Hormonal initiation of lactation
• Breastfeeding and the menstrual cycle
• Quick quiz
• Scoring
• Vision quest
• Select References
• Appendices
• Practice makes perfect
• Glossary
• Study cards
• Index