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• Title:Introduction to the human body : the essentials of anatomy and physiology / Gerard J. Tortora, Bryan Derrickson.
  
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• Author/Creator:Tortora, Gerard J.
  
• Other Contributors/Collections:Derrickson, Bryan.
  
• Published/Created:Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, ©2012.
  

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• Library of Congress Subjects:Human anatomy.
  Human physiology.
  Human body.
  
• Medical Subjects: Anatomy.
  Physiology.
  
• Edition:9th ed.
  
• Description:xxvi, 658, A-5, G-31, C-2, I-22 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
  
• Summary:The 9th edition of Tortora's Introduction to the Human Body 8e provides basic content, focused design, and relevant connections about the essentials of anatomy and physiology. All chapters are focused on the essential structure and functions of the human body needed for a basic understanding of homeostasis. The concise narrative is paired with outstanding illustrations, many newly revised for this edition, that help keep readers fully engaged with the topic at hand. Dynamic animations of key physiological processes as well as interactive anatomy reviews are fully integrated when the content is introduced in WileyPLUS.
  
• Notes:Includes index.
  Includes index.
  
• ISBN:9780470598924
  0470598921
  
• Contents:Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Organization of the Human Body
  1.1. Anatomy and Physiology Defined
  1.2. Levels of Organization and Body Systems
  1.3. Life Processes
  1.4. Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits
  Control of Homeostasis: Feedback Systems
  Negative Feedback Systems
  Positive Feedback Systems
  Homeostasis and Disease
  1.5. Aging and Homeostasis
  1.6. Anatomical Terms
  Names of Body Regions
  Directional Terms
  Planes and Sections
  Focus on Wellness: Health and Wellness
  -Homeostasis Is the Basis
  1.7. Body Cavities
  Abdominopelvic Regions and Quadrants
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 2 Introductory Chemistry
  2.1. Introduction to Chemistry
  Chemical Elements and Atoms
  Ions, Molecules, and Compounds
  Chemical Bonds
  Ionic Bonds
  Covalent Bonds
  Hydrogen Bonds
  Chemical Reactions
  Forms of Energy and Chemical Reactions
  Synthesis Reactions
  Decomposition Reactions
  Exchange Reactions
  Reversible Reactions
  2.2. Chemical Compounds and Life Processes
  Inorganic Compounds
  Water
  Inorganic Acids, Bases, and Salts
  Acid
  Base Balance: The Concept of pH
  Maintaining pH: Buffer Systems
  Organic Compounds
  Carbohydrates
  Lipids
  Proteins
  Enzymes
  Nucleic Acids: Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) and Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)
  Adenosine Triphosphate
  Focus on Wellness: Dietary Supplements
  -Handle with Care
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 3 Cells
  3.1. Generalized View of the Cell
  3.2. Plasma Membrane
  3.3. Transport Across the Plasma Membrane
  Passive Processes
  Diffusion: The Principle
  Osmosis
  Active Processes
  Active Transport
  Transport in Vesicles
  3.4. Cytoplasm
  Cytosol
  Organelles
  Centrosome
  Cilia and Flagella
  Ribosomes
  Endoplasmic Reticulum
  Golgi Complex
  Lysosomes
  Peroxisomes
  Proteasomes
  Mitochondria
  3.5. Nucleus
  3.6. Gene Action: Protein Synthesis
  Transcription
  Translation
  3.7. Somatic Cell Division
  Interphase
  Mitotic Phase
  Nuclear Division: Mitosis
  Cytoplasmic Division: Cytokinesis
  3.8. Cellular Diversity
  3.9. Aging and Cells
  Focus on Wellness: Phytochemicals
  -Protecting Cellular Function
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 4 Tissues
  4.1. Types of Tissues
  4.2. Epithelial Tissue
  General Features of Epithelial Tissue
  Classification of Epithelial Tissues
  Glandular Epithelium
  4.3. Connective Tissue
  General Features of Connective Tissue
  Connective Tissue Cells
  Connective Tissue Extracellular Matrix
  Ground Substance
  Fibers
  Classification of Connective Tissues
  Loose Connective Tissue
  Dense Connective Tissue
  Cartilage
  Bone Tissue
  Liquid Connective Tissue
  4.4. Membranes
  Mucous Membranes
  Serous Membranes
  Synovial Membranes
  4.5. Muscular Tissue
  4.6. Nervous Tissue
  4.7. Tissue Repair: Restoring Homeostasis
  Focus on Wellness: Fat Talk
  4.8. Aging and Tissues
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 5 Integumentary System
  5.1. Skin
  Structure of Skin
  Epidermis
  Dermis
  Skin Color
  Tattooing and Body Piercing
  5.2. Accessory Structures of the Skin
  Hair
  Glands
  Sebaceous Glands
  Sudoriferous Glands
  Ceruminous Glands
  Nails
  5.3. Functions of the Skin
  5.4. Aging and the Integumentary System
  Focus on Wellness: Skin Care for Outdoor Exercisers
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 6 Skeletal System
  6.1. Functions of Bone and the Skeletal System
  6.2. Types of Bones
  6.3. Structure of Bone
  Macroscopic Structure of Bone
  Microscopic Structure of Bone
  Compact Bone Tissue
  Spongy Bone Tissue
  6.4. Bone Formation
  Initial Bone Formation in an Embryo and Fetus
  Intramembranous Ossification
  Endochondral Ossification
  Bone Growth in Length and Thickness
  Growth in Length
  Growth in Thickness
  Bone Remodeling
  Fractures
  Factors Affecting Bone Growth and Remodeling
  Bone's Role in Calcium Homeostasis
  6.5. Exercise and Bone Tissue
  6.6. Divisions of the Skeletal System
  6.7. Skull and Hyoid Bone
  Unique Features of the Skull
  Sutures
  Paranasal Sinuses
  Fontanels
  Hyoid Bone
  6.8. Vertebral Column
  Regions of the Vertebral Column
  Normal Curves of the Vertebral Column
  Vertebrae
  6.9. Thorax
  Sternum
  Ribs
  6.10. Pectoral (Shoulder) Girdle
  Clavicle
  Scapula
  6.11. Upper Limb
  6.12. Pelvic (Hip) Girdle
  6.13. Lower Limb
  6.14. Comparison of Female and Male Skeletons
  6.15. Aging and the Skeletal System
  Focus on Wellness: Making an Impact on Bone Strength
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 7 Joints
  7.1. Classification of Joints
  7.2. Fibrous Joints
  7.3. Cartilaginous Joints
  7.4. Synovial Joints
  Structure of Synovial Joints
  7.5. Types of Movements at Synovial Joints
  Gliding
  Angular Movements
  Rotation
  Special Movements
  7.6. Types of Synovial Joints
  7.7. Aging and Joints
  Focus on Wellness: Gender Differences in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 8 Muscular System
  8.1. Overview of Muscular Tissue
  Types of Muscular Tissue
  Functions of Muscular Tissue
  8.2. Skeletal Muscle Tissue
  Connective Tissue Components
  Nerve and Blood Supply
  Histology
  8.3. Contraction and Relaxation of Skeletal Muscle
  Neuromuscular Junction
  Sliding-filament Mechanism
  Physiology of Contraction
  Relaxation
  Muscle Tone
  8.4. Metabolism of Skeletal Muscle Tissue
  Energy for Contraction
  Muscle Fatigue
  Oxygen Consumption After Exercise
  8.5. Control of Muscle Tension
  Twitch Contraction
  Frequency of Stimulation
  Motor Unit Recruitment
  Types of Skeletal Muscle Fibers
  8.6. Exercise and Skeletal Muscle Tissue
  8.7. Cardiac Muscle Tissue
  8.8. Smooth Muscle Tissue
  8.9. Aging and Muscular Tissue
  8.10. How Skeletal Muscles Produce Movement
  Origin and Insertion
  Group Actions
  8.11. Principal Skeletal Muscles
  Focus on Wellness: Superhero Dreams
  -Muscle Dysmorphia
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 9 Nervous Tissue
  9.1. Overview of the Nervous System
  Organization of the Nervous System
  Central Nervous System
  Peripheral Nervous System
  Functions of the Nervous System
  9.2. Histology of Nervous Tissue
  Neurons
  Parts of a Neuron
  Classification of Neurons
  Neuroglia
  Myelination
  Collections of Nervous Tissue
  Clusters of Neuronal Cell Bodies
  Bundles of Axons
  Gray and White Matter
  9.3. Action Potentials
  Ion Channels
  Resting Membrane Potential
  Generation of Action Potentials
  Conduction of Nerve Impulses
  9.4. Synaptic Transmission
  Events at a Chemical Synapse
  Focus on Wellness: Neurotransmitters
  -Why Food Affects Mood
  Neurotransmitters
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 10 Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves
  10.1. Spinal Cord Structure
  Protection and Coverings: Vertebral Canal and Meninges
  Gross Anatomy of the Spinal Cord
  Internal Structure of the Spinal Cord
  10.2. Spinal Nerves
  Spinal Nerve Coverings
  Distribution of Spinal Nerves
  Plexuses
  Intercostal Nerves
  10.3. Spinal Cord Functions
  10.4. Brain
  Major Parts and Protective Coverings
  Brain Blood Supply and the Blood
  Brain Barrier
  Cerebrospinal Fluid
  Brain Stem
  Medulla Oblongata
  Pons
  Midbrain
  Reticular Formation
  Diencephalon
  Thalamus
  Hypothalamus
  Pineal Gland
  Cerebellum
  Cerebrum
  Limbic System
  Functional Areas of the Cerebral Cortex
  Focus on Wellness: The Many Faces of Caffeine
  Somatic Sensory and Somatic Motor Pathways
  Hemispheric Lateralization
  Memory
  Electroencephalogram (EEG)
  10.5. Cranial Nerves
  10.6. Aging and the Nervous System
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 11 Autonomic Nervous System
  Contents note continued: 11.1. Comparison of Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems
  11.2. Structure of the Autonomic Nervous System
  Anatomical Components
  Organization of the Sympathetic Division
  Organization of the Parasympathetic Division
  11.3. Functions of the Autonomic Nervous System
  ANS Neurotransmitters
  Activities of the ANS
  Sympathetic Activities
  Parasympathetic Activities
  Focus on Wellness: Mind
  Body Exercise
  -An Antidote to Stress
  Common Disorders
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 12 Somatic Senses and Special Senses
  12.1. Overview of Sensations
  Definition of Sensation
  Characteristics of Sensations
  Types of Sensory Receptors
  12.2. Somatic Senses
  Tactile Sensations
  Touch
  Pressure
  Vibration
  Itch and Tickle
  Thermal Sensations
  Pain Sensations
  Proprioceptive Sensations
  Focus on Wellness: Coping with Chronic Pain
  -Sensation Modulation
  12.3. Special Senses
  12.4. Olfaction: Sense of Smell
  Structure of the Olfactory Epithelium
  Stimulation of Olfactory Receptors
  Olfactory Pathway
  12.5. Gustation: Sense of Taste
  Structure of Taste Buds
  Stimulation of Gustatory Receptors
  Gustatory Pathway
  12.6. Vision
  Accessory Structures of the Eye
  Layers of the Eyeball
  Fibrous Tunic
  Vascular Tunic
  Retina
  Interior of the Eyeball
  Image Formation and Binocular Vision
  Refraction of Light Rays
  Accommodation
  Constriction of the Pupil
  Convergence
  Stimulation of Photoreceptors
  Visual Pathway
  12.7. Hearing and Equilibrium
  Structure of the Ear
  External (Outer) Ear
  Middle Ear
  Internal (Inner) Ear
  Physiology of Hearing
  Auditory Pathway
  Physiology of Equilibrium
  Static Equilibrium
  Dynamic Equilibrium
  Equilibrium Pathways
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 13 Endocrine System
  13.1. Introduction
  13.2. Hormone Action
  Target Cells and Hormone Receptors
  Chemistry of Hormones
  Mechanisms of Hormone Action
  Action of Lipid-soluble Hormones
  Action of Water-soluble Hormones
  Control of Hormone Secretions
  13.3. Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
  Anterior Pituitary Hormones
  Human Growth Hormone and Insulinlike Growth Factors
  Thyroid-stimulating Hormone
  Follicle-stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone
  Prolactin
  Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
  Melanocyte-stimulating Hormone
  Posterior Pituitary Hormones
  Oxytocin
  Antidiuretic Hormone
  13.4. Thyroid Gland
  Actions of Thyroid Hormones
  Control of Thyroid Hormone Secretion
  Calcitonin
  13.5. Parathyroid Glands
  13.6. Pancreatic Islets
  Actions of Glucagon and Insulin
  13.7. Adrenal Glands
  Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  Mineralocorticoids
  Glucocorticoids
  Androgens
  Adrenal Medulla Hormones
  13.8. Ovaries and Testes
  Focus on Wellness: Shedding Light on Shift Work Cancer Risk
  13.9. Pineal Gland
  13.10. Other Hormones
  Hormones from Other Endocrine Tissues and Organs
  Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes
  13.11. Stress Response
  13.12. Aging and the Endocrine System
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 14 Cardiovascular System: Blood
  14.1. Functions of Blood
  14.2. Components of Whole Blood
  Blood Plasma
  Formed Elements
  Formation of Blood Cells
  Red Blood Cells
  RBC Life Cycle
  White Blood Cells
  Platelets
  14.3. Hemostasis
  Vascular Spasm
  Platelet Plug Formation
  Blood Clotting
  Clot Retraction and Blood Vessel Repair
  Hemostatic Control Mechanisms
  Clotting in Blood Vessels
  14.4. Blood Groups and Blood Types
  ABO Blood Group
  Rh Blood Group
  Transfusions
  Typing and Cross-Matching Blood for Transfusion
  Focus on Wellness: Athletes and Iron-deficiency Anemia
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 15 Cardiovascular System: Heart
  15.1. Structure and Organization of the Heart
  Location and Coverings of the Heart
  Heart Wall
  Chambers of the Heart
  Great Vessels of the Heart
  Valves of the Heart
  15.2. Blood Flow and Blood Supply of the Heart
  Blood Flow Through the Heart
  Blood Supply of the Heart
  15.3. Conduction System of the Heart
  15.4. Electrocardiogram
  15.5. Cardiac Cycle
  Heart Sounds
  15.6. Cardiac Output
  Regulation of Stroke Volume
  Regulation of Heart Rate
  Autonomic Regulation of Heart Rate
  Focus on Wellness: Hypertension Prevention
  Chemical Regulation of Heart Rate
  Other Factors in Heart Rate Regulation
  15.7. Exercise and the Heart
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 16 Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
  16.1. Blood Vessel Structure and Function
  Arteries and Arterioles
  Capillaries
  Structure of Capillaries
  Capillary Exchange
  Venules and Veins
  Structure of Venules and Veins
  Venous Return
  16.2. Blood Flow Through Blood Vessels
  Blood Pressure
  Resistance
  Regulation of Blood Pressure and Blood Flow
  Role of the Cardiovascular Center
  Hormonal Regulation of Blood Pressure and Blood Flow
  16.3. Circulatory Routes
  Systemic Circulation
  Pulmonary Circulation
  Hepatic Portal Circulation
  Focus on Wellness: Reversing Artery Disease
  Fetal Circulation
  16.4. Checking Circulation
  Pulse
  Measurement of Blood Pressure
  16.5. Aging and the Cardiovascular System
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 17 Lymphatic System and Immunity
  17.1. Lymphatic System
  Lymphatic Vessels and Lymph Circulation
  Lymphatic Organs and Tissues
  Thymus
  Lymph Nodes
  Spleen
  Lymphatic Nodules
  17.2. Innate Immunity
  First Line of Defense: Skin and Mucous Membranes
  Second Line of Defense: Internal Defenses
  Antimicrobial Substances
  Phagocytes and Natural Killer Cells
  Inflammation
  Fever
  17.3. Adaptive Immunity
  Maturation of T Cells and B Cells
  Types of Adaptive Immunity
  Clonal Selection: The Principle
  Antigens and Antibodies
  Processing and Presenting Antigens
  T Cells and Cell-mediated Immunity
  Elimination of Invaders
  Focus on Wellness: Inflammatory Messages
  -Fatness versus Fitness
  B Cells and Antibody-mediated Immunity
  Immunological Memory
  Primary and Secondary Responses
  Naturally Acquired Immunity and Artificially Acquired Immunity
  17.4. Aging and the Immune System
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 18 Respiratory System
  18.1. Organs of the Respiratory System
  Nose
  Pharynx
  Larynx
  Structures of Voice Production
  Trachea
  Bronchi and Bronchioles
  Lungs
  Alveoli
  18.2. Pulmonary Ventilation
  Muscles of Inhalation and Exhalation
  Pressure Changes During Ventilation
  Lung Volumes and Capacities
  Breathing Patterns and Modified Respiratory Movements
  18.3. Exchange of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
  External Respiration: Pulmonary Gas Exchange
  Internal Respiration: Systemic Gas Exchange
  18.4. Transport of Respiratory Gases
  Oxygen Transport
  Carbon Dioxide Transport
  18.5. Control of Respiration
  Respiratory Center
  Regulation of the Respiratory Center
  Cortical Influences on Respiration
  Focus on Wellness: Smoking
  -A Breathtaking Experience
  Chemoreceptor Regulation of Respiration
  Other Influences on Respiration
  18.6. Exercise and the Respiratory System
  18.7. Aging and the Respiratory System
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 19 Digestive System
  19.1. Overview of the Digestive System
  19.2. Layers of the GI Tract and the Omentum
  19.3. Mouth
  Tongue
  Salivary Glands
  Teeth
  Digestion in the Mouth
  19.4. Pharynx and Esophagus
  19.5. Stomach
  Structure of the Stomach
  Digestion and Absorption in the Stomach
  19.6. Pancreas
  Structure of the Pancreas
  Pancreatic Juice
  19.7. Liver and Gallbladder
  Structure of the Liver and Gallbladder
  Bile
  Functions of the Liver
  19.8. Small Intestine
  Structure of the Small Intestine
  Intestinal Juice
  Mechanical Digestion in the Small Intestine
  Chemical Digestion in the Small Intestine
  Absorption in the Small Intestine
  Absorption of Monosaccharides
  Absorption of Amino Acids
  Absorption of Ions and Water
  Absorption of Lipids and Bile Salts
  Absorption of Vitamins
  19.9. Large Intestine
  Contents note continued: Structure of the Large Intestine
  Digestion and Absorption in the Large Intestine
  Defecation Reflex
  19.10. Phases of Digestion
  Cephalic Phase
  Gastric Phase
  Intestinal Phase
  Focus on Wellness: Emotional Eating
  -Consumed by Food
  19.11. Aging and the Digestive System
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 20 Nutrition and Metabolism
  20.1. Nutrients
  Guidelines for Healthy Living
  Minerals
  Vitamins
  20.2. Metabolism
  Carbohydrate Metabolism
  Glucose Catabolism
  Glucose Anabolism
  Lipid Metabolism
  Lipid Catabolism
  Lipid Anabolism
  Lipid Transport in Blood
  Protein Metabolism
  Protein Catabolism
  Protein Anabolism
  20.3. Metabolism and Body Heat
  Measuring Heat
  Body Temperature Homeostasis
  Body Heat Production
  Body Heat Loss
  Regulation of Body Temperature
  Focus on Wellness: Can You "Rev" Your Metabolic Rate?
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 21 Urinary System
  21.1. Overview of the Urinary System
  21.2. Structure of the Kidneys
  External Anatomy of the Kidneys
  Internal Anatomy of the Kidneys
  Renal Blood Supply
  Nephrons
  21.3. Functions of the Nephron
  Glomerular Filtration
  Net Filtration Pressure
  Glomerular Filtration Rate
  Tubular Reabsorption
  Tubular Secretion
  Hormonal Regulation of Nephron Functions
  Components of Urine
  21.4. Transportation, Storage, and Elimination of Urine
  Ureters
  Urinary Bladder
  Urethra
  Micturition
  Focus on Wellness: Infection Prevention for Recurrent UTIs
  21.5. Aging and the Urinary System
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 22 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid
  Base Balance
  22.1. Fluid Compartments and Fluid Balance
  Sources of Body Water Gain and Loss
  Regulation of Body Water Gain
  Regulation of Water and Solute Loss
  Movement of Water Between Fluid Compartments
  22.2. Electrolytes in Body Fluids
  22.3. Acid
  Base Balance
  Actions of Buffer Systems
  Protein Buffer System
  Carbonic Acid
  Bicarbonate Buffer System
  Phosphate Buffer System
  Exhalation of Carbon Dioxide
  Focus on Wellness: Diet, Acid
  Base Balance, and Osteoporosis
  Kidney Excretion of H+
  Acid
  Base Imbalances
  22.4. Aging and Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid
  Base Balance
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 23 Reproductive Systems
  23.1. Male Reproductive System
  Scrotum
  Testes
  Spermatogenesis
  Sperm
  Hormonal Control of the Testes
  Ducts
  Epididymis
  Ductus Deferens
  Ejaculatory Ducts
  Urethra
  Accessory Sex Glands
  Semen
  Penis
  23.2. Female Reproductive System
  Ovaries
  Oogenesis
  Uterine Tubes
  Uterus
  Vagina
  Perineum and Vulva
  Mammary Glands
  23.3. Female Reproductive Cycle
  Hormonal Regulation of the Female Reproductive Cycle
  Phases of the Female Reproductive Cycle
  Menstrual Phase
  Preovulatory Phase
  Ovulation
  Postovulatory Phase
  23.4. Birth Control Methods and Abortion
  Birth Control Methods
  Surgical Sterilization
  Non-incisional Sterilization
  Hormonal Methods
  Intrauterine Devices
  Spermicides
  Barrier Methods
  Periodic Abstinence
  Abortion
  23.5. Aging and the Reproductive Systems
  Focus on Wellness: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  -Why Are Females More Vulnerable?
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions
  ch. 24 Development and Inheritance
  24.1. Embryonic Period
  First Week of Development
  Fertilization
  Early Embryonic Development
  Second Week of Development
  Third Week of Development
  Gastrulation
  Development of the Allantois, Chorionic Villi, and Placenta
  Fourth Through Eighth Weeks of Development
  24.2. Fetal Period
  24.3. Maternal Changes During Pregnancy
  Hormones of Pregnancy
  Changes During Pregnancy
  24.4. Exercise and Pregnancy
  24.5. Labor and Delivery
  24.6. Lactation
  Focus on Wellness: Breast Milk
  -Mother Nature's Approach to Infection Prevention
  24.7. Inheritance
  Genotype and Phenotype
  Autosomes and Sex Chromosomes
  Common Disorders
  Medical Terminology and Conditions
  Chapter Review and Resource Summary
  Self-Quiz
  Critical Thinking Applications
  Answers to Figure Questions.