Presents a body systems approach with emphasis on vocabulary and basic anatomy and physiology concepts, as well as the basic mechanisms of disease and pathologic conditions associated with each body system. This text features two unifying themes: the complementarity of structure and function, and homeostasis.

Offering a student-friendly writing style, this text presents a body systems approach with a strong emphasis on vocabulary and basic anatomy and physiology concepts, as well as the basic mechanisms of disease and pathologic conditions associated with each body system. This comprehensive text is dominated by two unifying themes: the complementarity of structure and function and homeostasis. The integrating principle of homeostasis is used to show how normal structure and function is achieved and maintained. Failures of homeostasis are shown as basic mechanisms of disease. The reader is drawn into the subject by superior illustrations, including cadaver dissections, and other student-friendly features.

1 An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body 2 Chemistry of Life 3 Cells and Tissues 4 Organ Systems of the Body 5 Mechanisms of Disease 6 The Integumentary System and Body Membranes 7 The Skeletal System 8 The Muscular System 9 The Nervous System 10 The Senses 11 The Endocrine System 12 Blood 13 The Heart and Heart Disease 14 The Circulation of the Blood 15 The Lymphatic System and Immunity 16 The Respiratory System 17 The Digestive System 18 Nutrition and Metabolism 19 The Urinary System 20 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 21 Acid-Base Balance 22 The Reproductive Systems 23 Growth and Development 24 Genetics and Genetic Diseases

Appendix A Mini-Atlas Appendix B Examples of Pathological Conditions Appendix C Medical Terminology Appendix D Clinical and Laboratory Values Appendix E Common Abbreviations and Symbols
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