The Human Body in Health & Disease - Softcover

Previous edition: published by Kevin T. Patton and Gary A. Thibodeau. 2018.

List of contents

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 and Vascular Disease
15 Circulation of the 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 and Development
25 Genetics and Genetic Diseases
Appendix A: Examples of Pathological Conditions
Appendix C: Medical Terminology; Hints for Learning and Using Medical Terms
Appendix D: Clinical and Laboratory Values; Conversion Factors to International System of Units (SI Units)
Glossary
Illustration/Photo Credits
Index

About the author

Professor Emeritus Kevin T. Patton works at Life Sciences,St. Charles Community College Cottleville, MO Professor of Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI adjunct) Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY

Product details

• Authors: Frank Bell, Frank B. Bell, Frank B. Bell, Kevin T. Patton, Kevin T. Patton, Peggie L. Williamson, Terry Thompson, Terry (Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences Wor-Wic Community College President Emeritus - HAPS Salisbury Thompson, Thompson Terry, Peggie (University of Mary Hardin DPT Program Baylor in Belton Williamson, Peggie L. Williamson
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.03.2023
• EAN: 9780323734165
• ISBN: 978-0-323-73416-5
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 276 mm x 34 mm
• Weight: 1680 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; Anatomy, MEDICAL / Anatomy