The human body in health & disease

Patton, Kevin T. (Author). Thibodeau, Gary A., author. 1938- (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780323402118 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: 745 p. : col., ill. ; 20 cm.
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Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, 2018.
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

1. Introduction to the body - 2. Chemistry of life - 3. Cells - 4. Tissues - 5. Organ systems - 6. Mechanisms of disease - 7. Skin and membranes - 8. Skeletal system - 9. Muscular system - 10. Nervous system - 11. Senses - 12. Endocrine system - 13. Blood - 14. Heart - 15. Circulation of blood - 16. Lymphatic system and immunity - 17. Respiratory system - 18. Digestive system - 19. Nutrition and metabolism - 20. Urinary system - 21. Fluid and electrolyte balance - 22. Acid-base balance - 23. Reproductive systems - 24. Growth, development, and aging - 25. Genetics and genetic diseases -- Appendixes - A. Examples of pathological conditions - B. Medical terminology; hints for learning and using medical terms - C. Clinical and laboratory values; conversion factors to international system of units -- Glossary.