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• Title:Visualizing anatomy and physiology / Craig C. Freudenrich, Gerard J. Tortora.
  
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• Author/Creator:Freudenrich, Craig C.
  
• Other Contributors/Collections:Tortora, Gerard J.
  
• Published/Created:Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley ; Chichester : John Wiley [distributor], 2011.
  

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  • Call Number: QS18.2 .F738 2011
    
  • Number of Items:1
    
  • Status:Available
    

   
• Library of Congress Subjects:Anatomy.
  Physiology.
  
• Medical Subjects: Anatomy.
  Physiology.
  
• Description:xxxii, 569 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
  
• Summary:Organized into 16 chapters, the material is designed to fit more easily into the shorter one-semester course. Chapters 1-16 provide motivating and engaging content as well as clinical and everyday relevance of the science of the discipline. This edition includes numerous assessment opportunities and tested visuals that are used to teach and explain, not just illustrate.
  
• Notes:Includes index.
  
• ISBN:9780470491249 (pbk.)
  
• Contents:Machine generated contents note: 1. Organization of the Human Body
  Body Structure Is Closely Linked to Function at All Levels of Organization
  Levels of Organization Extend from Atoms to the Human Organism
  Every Body System Performs Vital Functions
  All Living Things Carry Out Common Life Processes
  Life Processes Include Every Function Necessary to Sustain Life
  Homeostatic Balance Maintains Relatively Stable Conditions Inside the Body
  Aging and Disease Upset Homeostasis
  Anatomical Road Maps Guide Navigation Through the Body
  Body Can Be Divided Into Specific Anatomical Regions
  Directional Terms Describe the Location of Body Parts Relative to Each Other
  Body Cavities Contain Organs and Other Anatomical Structures
  What a Health Provider Sees: Medical Imaging
  2. Introductory Chemistry
  Matter Is Made of Elements and Atoms
  Matter Is Different from Energy
  Matter Is Made of Chemical Elements
  Elements Are Made of Atoms
  Building Blocks of Matter Fit Together to Make Ions and Compounds
  Atoms Combine to Form Compounds: Ionic and Covalent
  There Are Different Types of Chemical Reactions
  Life Uses Important Chemicals
  Water, Acids, and Bases Make Up a Major Part of Body Fluids
  What a Health Provider Sees: Dehydration and Sports Drinks
  Carbohydrates Are Major Energy Sources for the Body
  Lipids Store Energy and Comprise Cell Membranes and Hormones
  Proteins Have Many Functions
  Enzymes Speed Up Chemical Reactions
  Nucleic Acids Carry Genetic Instructions
  3. Cells and Tissues
  Cells Have Distinct Parts
  Plasma Membrane Is the Cell's Gatekeeper
  Cytoplasm Contains Many Organelles
  Nucleus Controls the Cell's Activities
  Cells Carry Out Many Processes
  Membranes Transport Substances
  Proteins Are Made in a Complex Process
  Cells Divide by Mitosis or by Meiosis
  Cells Specialize into Various Tissues
  Epithelial Tissue Covers Body Surfaces
  Connective Tissue Protects and Supports the Body and Its Organs
  Muscle Tissue Generates Force for Movement
  Nervous Tissue Transmits Impulses to Coordinate Activities
  Membranes Cover or Line Parts of the Body
  Aging Affects Cells and Tissues
  4. Integumentary System
  Integumentary System Is Composed of Skin, Glands, Hair, Nails, and Nerve Endings
  There Are Many Components of the Integumentary System
  Skin Is a Multilayered Organ
  Skin Color Is Caused by Pigments
  Accessory Structures Provide Protection and Help Regulate Body Temperature
  Hair Protects the Skin and Other Structures of the Body
  Glands Produce Secretions That Perform a Variety of Functions
  Nails Are Composed of Keratinized Dead Cells
  Skin Plays a Number of Roles in the Body
  What a Health Provider Sees: Skin Grafts and Artificial Skin
  Skin Cancer and Aging
  Aging Changes the Appearance and Quality of Skin and Its Associated Structures
  Skin Cancers Can Develop from Repeated Exposure to UV Radiation
  5. Skeletal System
  Structure of Bone Controls Function and Growth
  Skeleton Is More Than Just a Supportive Framework for the Body
  Bone's Structure Determines Its Function
  Bone Is Formed During Ossification and Maintained by Remodeling
  Bones Repair After Fracture by a Four-Stage Process
  Axial Skeleton Is Composed of 80 Bones
  Head Is Formed by the Skull and Hyoid Bones
  Skull Has Many Unique Features
  Vertebral Column Contains 26 Vertebrae
  Bones of the Upper Body Form the Thorax and Arms
  Ribs and Sternum Form the Framework for the Thorax
  Scapula and Clavicle Form the Pectoral Girdle
  Each Arm Contains 22 Bones
  Bones of the Lower Body Form the Pelvic Girdle and Legs
  Coxal Bones and Sacrum Form the Walls of the Pelvis
  Design of the Lower Limb Is Similar to That of the Upper Limb
  Foot Structure Helps Disperse Body Weight and Absorb Shock
  Articulations Form Where Bones Join Together
  Articulations are Classified by Structure or Function
  Synovial Joints Have Complex Structures
  Freely Movable Joints Are Capable of a Variety of Motions
  Synovial Joints Are Classified by Type of Movement
  What a Health Provider Sees: Knee Injuries
  Skeletal Structure Changes with Aging
  Bone Mass Decreases as You Get Older
  Arthritis Develops in Joints Due to Wear and Tear
  6. Muscular System
  Body Contains Three Types of Muscular Tissues
  Skeletal Muscle Tissue Is Attached to the Bones
  Cardiac Muscle Tissue Is Found Only in the Heart
  Smooth Muscle Tissue Is Found in Most Body Organs
  Muscles Are Built to Move
  Muscles Are Composed of Bundles of Muscle Fibers
  Sliding Filament Theory Explains Muscle Contraction
  Nerve Signals Initiate the Contraction of Skeletal Muscle
  Muscle Contraction Comes in Many Forms: Twitch, Tetanus, Isotonic, and Isometric
  Smooth Muscle Tissue Is in the Walls of Most Organs
  Smooth Muscle Tissue Looks Very Different from Skeletal Muscle
  Smooth Muscle Tissue Comes in Two Varieties: Visceral and Multi-Unit
  Cardiac Muscle Tissue Forms the Muscular Wall of the Heart
  Skeletal Muscles Are Grouped Based on Location and Action
  Skeletal Muscles Work in Groups
  What a Health Provider Sees: Exercise Maintains Healthy Muscles
  Muscles of the Head and Neck Control Facial Expressions, Allow You to Speak and Chew, and Enable Your Eyes to Open, Close, and Move
  Muscles of the Thorax, Abdomen, Neck, and Back Perform Many Functions
  Muscles of the Shoulder and Upper Limb Are Concerned with Movement
  Muscles of the Lower Body Move the Thigh and Legs
  7. Nervous System
  Nerve Cells "Talk" to Each Other
  Nervous System Has Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Functions
  Neurons Are Electrically Excitable Cells Designed for Transmitting Information
  Neuroglia Protect Neurons and Help Them Do Their Jobs
  Action Potentials Help Propagate Nerve Impulses Along the Nerve Fiber
  Synapses Help Neurons Communicate with Other Cells
  Central Nervous System Coordinates All Nervous Activity
  Central Nervous System Requires Protection
  Brain Is Composed of Many Different Parts
  What a Health Provider Sees: Alzheimer Disease
  Spinal Cord Helps the Brain Communicate with the Environment
  Autonomic Nervous System Controls the Activities of Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle, and Glands
  ANS Uses a Two-Neuron Pathway to Communicate with the Effectors
  Sympathetic D ivision of the ANS: Fight-or-Flight Responses
  Parasympathetic Division of the ANS: A Rest-and-Digest Response
  Peripheral Nervous System Communicates with the Outside World
  Cranial Nerves Originate from Brain Tissue
  Spinal Nerves Contain Both Sensory and Motor Fibers That Supply a Specific Area of the Body
  Reflex Arcs Allow Automatic Responses to a Stimulus
  8. Somatic Senses and Special Senses
  Somatic Senses Are Related to Detection of Pressure, Chemicals, Proprioception, and Touch
  Receptors Help Monitor the Internal and External Environments
  What a Health Provider Sees: Pain Management
  Sensations Are Evaluated in Various Places in the CNS
  Some Special Senses Use Receptors That Detect Chemicals
  Receptors for Olfaction Lie Within the Nasal Cavity
  Gustation Involves Receptors from Both the Oral and Nasal Cavities
  Vision Involves Photoreceptors in the Eyes
  Accessory Structures Protect the Eyeball and Muscles Allow It to Move
  Eyeball Is Composed of Three Structural Layers
  Light Is Focused Using Refraction and Accommodation
  Signals Travel from the Eye to the Brain
  Ear Is Involved in Hearing and Equilibrium
  Ear Is Composed of Three Distinct Regions
  Receptors for Hearing Are Found in the Cochlea
  Equilibrium Comes in Two Varieties: Static and Dynamic
  9. Endocrine System
  Hormones Act on Target Cells
  Endocrine System Has Many Components
  Steroid Hormones Go Directly into the Target Cell
  Nonsteroid Hormones Bind to Receptors on the Target Cell Membrane
  Endocrine Glands Regulate Key Body Functions
  Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus Control Many Endocrine Glands
  Thyroid Gland Regulates Metabolism
  Parathyroid Glands Regulate Calcium Levels
  Pancreatic Endocrine Cells Regulate Blood Sugar Levels
  What a Health Provider Sees: Gestational Diabetes
  Endocrine Glands Regulate Other Key Body Functions
  Adrenal Glands Regulate Many Functions
  Hypothalamus, Pituitary Gland, and Gonads Regulate Reproduction
  Pineal Gland Sets Daily Cycles
  Endocrine System Coordinates the Stress Response
  Stress Response Has Three Stages
  Several Organs and Hormones are Involved in the Stress Response
  Aging Alters the Endocrine System
  10. Cardiovascular System: Blood
  Blood Functionally Connects the Body Organ Systems
  Plasma Is the Liquid Portion of Blood
  Formed Elements Consist of the Many Types of Blood Cells
  Blood Cells Are Created in the Bone Marrow
  All the Formed Elements Develop from Red Bone Marrow Stem Cells
  When Blood Cells Are Destroyed, Many of Their Components Are Recycled
  Blood Clotting Controls Bleeding
  Hemostasis Helps Minimize Blood Loss
  Fibrinolysis Creates Space for the Final Repair of a Damaged Vessel
  Matching the ABO Group Allows Safe Transfusions
  ABO and Rh Blood Groups Are Important in Determining Blood Compatibility
  What a Health Provider Sees: Artificial Blood
  Hemolytic Disease of a Newborn Is Due to an Rh Incompatibility
  Analysis of Blood Components Can Tell Much About an Individual's Health
  Blood for Testing Can Be Obtained in Several Ways
  Blood Chemical Composition Testing Uses Either Plasma or Serum
  Contents note continued: Blood Tests Are Often Used to Diagnose Disease
  11. Cardiovascular System: Heart, Blood Vessels, and Circulation
  Heart Pumps Blood through Blood Vessels to all Tissues
  Heart Is Located in the Thoracic Cavity
  Valves Keep the Blood Flowing the Right Direction through the Heart
  Blood Flows through the Heart Because of Pressure Gradients
  Electrical Signals Control Heart Rate
  Cardiac Cycle Alternates Between Systole and Diastole
  Many Factors Affect Cardiac Output
  What Can Go Wrong with Blood Flow Through the Heart?
  Blood Vessels Are the Body's Plumbing
  Arteries and Arterioles Are Thick-Walled Vessels
  Capillaries Are Thin Exchangers Between Blood and Tissues
  Veins and Venules Are Thin-Walled Blood Collectors
  Pulmonary and Hepatic Portal Circulations Are Somewhat Different
  Maintaining Blood Pressure Is Critical for Survival
  Pressure Drives the Flow of Blood
  Many Factors Influence Blood Pressure
  Blood Pressure Is Closely Regulated
  What a Health Provider Sees: Shock
  12. Lymphatic System and Immunity
  Components of the Lymphatic System Are Found Throughout the Body
  Lymphatic System Has Three Functions: Drainage, Transport, and Immunity
  Lymphatic System Consists of Lymph, Lymphatic Vessels, and Several Structures and Organs
  Immune Reactions Occur in the Lymph Nodes, Spleen, and Lymphatic Nodules
  Immune Responses Help Protect the Body Against Disease
  Innate Immunity Includes Two Levels of Nonspecific Defense
  Adaptive Immunity Allows You to Respond to a Variety of Invaders
  Immune Response Time Speeds Up After the Initial Exposure
  Allergies Are Caused by an Overreaction to an Antigen
  There Are Many Ways to Develop Immunity
  What a Health Provider Sees: When Your Own Immune System Attacks You
  HIV Causes a Breakdown of the Immune Response
  It Is Not Easy to Get Infected with HIV
  Symptoms of HIV Infection Progress in Severity
  13. Respiratory System
  Respiratory Organs Move Air and Exchange Gases
  Respiratory Organs Are Functionally Divided into Upper and Lower Respiratory Tracts
  Respiratory System Performs Two Important Processes: Breathing and Respiration
  Breathing Involves Changes in Pressures and Volumes
  Muscles Contract and Relax to Move Air into and out of the Lungs During Ventilation
  Respiratory Health Is Sometimes Tested Using a Spirometer
  Special Terms Are Used to Describe Breathing Patterns
  What a Health Provider Sees: Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
  Gases Are Exchanged at the Blood Capillaries
  Diffusion Moves the Gases Across the Capillary Membranes
  Oxygen Is Transported Through the Blood Attached to Hemoglobin
  Most Carbon Dioxide Must Be Converted to Bicarbonate to Be Moved to the Lungs
  Brain Controls Breathing
  Structures of the Brainstem Regulate Breathing
  Breathing Control Centers Are Influenced by Many Factors
  Good Respiratory Health Is Essential
  Respiratory Actions Change with Physical Activity
  Diseases and Behavioral Activities Can Also Affect the Breathing Process
  Smoking Can Damage Lung Tissue
  14. Digestive System, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  Let's Journey through the Digestive System
  Gl Tract Is Supported by the Peritoneum, and Each of Its Sections Has Four Layers
  Digestion Begins in the Mouth
  Swallowing Involves Voluntary and Involuntary Stages
  Stomach Begins Digestion in Earnest
  Small Intestine Is the Site of Most Digestion and Absorption
  Large Intestine Absorbs Water and Eliminates Wastes
  Three Phases of Digestion Are Controlled by the Enteric Nervous System
  Your Diet Contains Many Nutrients
  Nutrients Are Metabolized in a Number of Ways
  Carbohydrates Are Converted to Glucose
  Cellular Respiration Creates ATP
  Lipids Are Broken Down into Intermediates of Cellular Respiration
  Proteins Can Also Be Metabolized to Create ATP
  Hormones and Chemical Levels Regulate Metabolic Activities
  Diabetes and Obesity Are Metabolic Disorders
  Diabetes Is Like Prolonged Starvation
  Obesity Is an Imbalance Between Energy Intake and Energy Expenditure
  What a Health Provider Sees: Dieting and Weight Loss
  Heat from Metabolism Must Be Regulated
  15. Urinary System and Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
  Urinary System Plays a Vital Role in Maintaining Homeostasis
  Kidneys Do the Major Work of the Urinary System
  Kidney Is a Complex Filter
  Urine Formation Involves Three Processes and Helps Maintain the Blood's Volume and Composition
  Glomerular Filtration Moves a Large Amount of Fluid into the Glomerular Capsule
  Reabsorption and Secretion Occur Along the Length of the Renal Tubule
  Nephron Loop Contributes to Water Conservation in the Body
  Urinary Bladder Stores Urine and Expels It from the Body
  Urinary Bladder is a Temporary Storage Area
  Urethral Structure Varies Between the Sexes
  Urination Is a Spinal Reflex
  Kidneys Regulate the Composition of Body Fluids
  Fluid Balance Depends Primarily on Electrolyte Balance
  Water Regulation Involves a Balance of Intake and Loss
  Water Levels Also Depend on Changes in NaCI Levels
  How Do Kidney Stones Form?
  Kidneys Help Maintain the Acid-Base Balance of Body Fluids
  Buffers Help to Maintain pH Levels Within a Narrow Range
  Lungs and Kidneys Can Help Compensate for Changes in pH
  Large Changes in pH May Result in Acidosis or Alkalosis
  What a Health Provider Sees: Renal Failure and Dialysis
  16. Reproductive Systems
  Reproductive Organs Make, Deliver, and Receive the Sex Cells
  Male Reproductive Organs Make and Deliver Sperm
  Sperm Production Begins During Puberty and Continues Throughout Life
  Female Reproductive Organs Provide the Site of Fertilization and Nurture the Developing Embryo
  Female Reproductive Cycle Shows That Timing Is Everything
  Oogenesis Begins Before Birth
  Female Reproductive Cycle Has Several Phases
  Fertilization Requires the Egg and Sperm to Get Very Close to One Another
  Fertilization Must Occur While Both the Egg and Sperm Are Still Viable
  Contraceptive Methods Interrupt Different Stages of the Fertilization Process
  What a Health Provider Sees: The Male Birth Control Pill
  Pregnancy Lasts from Fertilization to Delivery
  During the Embryonic Phase, the Embryo Changes from a Single Cell to a Differentiated Organism
  Embryonic Germ Layers Differentiate to Form the Various Body Components
  Fetal Period Is Devoted to Growth and Refinement of Body Structures
  Pregnancy Changes the Mother's Physiology
  Hormones Are Important for Maintaining the Pregnancy
  Giving Birth Requires a Complex Series of Hormonal Changes
  Labor Has Several Stages
  Lactation Provides Food for the Newborn
  Aging Alters Reproductive Capacity.