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    The human body in health & disease / Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau.

    • Title:The human body in health & disease / Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau.
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    • Variant Title:Human body in health and disease
    • Author/Creator:Patton, Kevin T.
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Thibodeau, Gary A., 1938-
      Thibodeau, Gary A., 1938- Human body in health & disease.
    • Published/Created:Maryland Heights, MO : Elsevier/Mosby, ©2014.
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Human physiology.
      Human anatomy.
      Physiology, Pathological.
    • Medical Subjects: Physiological Phenomena.
      Anatomy.
      Pathology.
    • Edition:6th ed.
    • Description:xxviii, 770 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
    • Summary:This book covers the most important structures and functions of the human body. With detailed illustrations and the unique Clear View of the Human Body transparencies, anatomy and physiology does not get any clearer! This book includes full-color photos and illustrations to simplify explanations of difficult material. Clear view of the human body transparencies embedded within the textbook provide a graphically stunning atlas of the male and female body that can be peeled back layer by layer.
    • Notes:Rev. ed. of: The human body in health & disease / Gary A. Thibodeau, Kevin T. Patton. 5th ed. c2010.
      Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9780323101233 (hardcover : alk. paper)
      0323101232 (hardcover : alk. paper)
      9780323101240 (pbk. : alk. paper)
      0323101240 (pbk. : alk. paper)
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body
      Scientific Method
      Structural Levels of Organization
      Anatomical Position
      Anatomical Directions
      Planes or Body Sections
      Body Cavities
      Body Regions
      Balance of Body Functions
      2. Chemistry of Life
      Levels of Chemical Organization
      Atoms
      Elements, Molecules, and Compounds
      Chemical Bonding
      Ionic Bonds
      Covalent Bonds
      Hydrogen Bonds
      Inorganic Chemistry
      Water
      Acids, Bases, and Salts
      Organic Chemistry
      Carbohydrates
      Lipids
      Proteins
      Nucleic Acids
      3. Cells
      Cells
      Size and Shape
      Composition
      Parts of the Cell
      Relationship of Cell Structure and Function
      Movement of Substances Through Cell Membranes
      Passive Transport Processes
      Active Transport Processes
      Cell Transport and Disease
      Cell Reproduction and Heredity
      DNA Molecule and Genetic Information
      Cells, Genetics, and Disease
      Cell Division
      Changes in Cell Growth and Reproduction
      4. Tissues
      Introduction to Tissues
      Epithelial Tissue
      Connective Tissue
      Muscle Tissue
      Nervous Tissue
      Tissue Repair
      5. Organ Systems of the Body
      Organ Systems of the Body
      Integumentary System
      Skeletal System
      Muscular System
      Nervous System
      Endocrine System
      Cardiovascular System
      Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      Respiratory System
      Digestive System
      Urinary System
      Reproductive Systems
      Integration of Body Organ System Functions
      Organ Replacement
      Artificial Organs
      Organ Transplantation
      6. Mechanisms of Disease
      Studying Disease
      Disease Terminology
      Patterns of Disease
      Pathophysiology
      Mechanisms of Disease
      Risk Factors
      Pathogenic Organisms and Particles
      Viruses
      Prions
      Bacteria
      Fungi
      Protozoa
      Pathogenic Animals
      Prevention and Control
      Tumors and Cancer
      Neoplasms
      Causes of Cancer
      Pathogenesis of Cancer
      Inflammation
      Inflammatory Response
      Inflammatory Disease
      7. Integumentary System and Body Membranes
      Classification of Body Membranes
      Epithelial Membranes
      Connective Tissue Membranes
      Skin
      Structure of the Skin
      Accessory Structures of the Skin
      Skin Glands
      Functions of the Skin
      Disorders of the Skin
      Skin Lesions
      Burns
      Skin Infections
      Vascular and Inflammatory Skin Disorders
      Skin Cancer
      8. Skeletal System
      Functions of the Skeletal System
      Support
      Protection
      Movement
      Storage
      Hematopoiesis
      Types of Bones
      Structure of Long Bones
      Structure of Flat Bones
      Microscopic Structure of Bone and Cartilage
      Bone Formation and Growth
      Divisions of the Skeleton
      Axial Skeleton
      Appendicular Skeleton
      Differences Between a Man's and a Woman's Skeleton
      Joints (Articulations)
      Joint Types
      Skeletal Disorders
      Tumors of Bone and Cartilage
      Metabolic Bone Diseases
      Bone infection
      Bone Fractures
      Joint Disorders
      9. Muscular System
      Muscle Tissue
      Structure of Skeletal Muscle
      Muscle Organs
      Microscopic Structure and Function
      Function of Skeletal Muscle
      Movement
      Posture
      Heat Production
      Fatigue
      Role of Other Body Systems in Movement
      Motor Unit
      Muscle Stimulus
      Types of Skeletal Muscle Contraction
      Twitch and Tetanic Contractions
      Isotonic Contraction
      Isometric Contraction
      Effects of Exercise on Skeletal Muscles
      Movements Produced by Skeletal Muscle Contractions
      Skeletal Muscle Groups
      Muscles of the Head and Neck
      Muscles That Move the Upper Extremities
      Muscles of the Trunk
      Muscles of the Lower Extremities
      Major Muscular Disorders
      Muscle Injury
      Muscle Infections
      Muscular Dystrophy
      Myasthenia Gravis
      10. Nervous System
      Organs and Divisions of the Nervous System
      Cells of the Nervous System
      Neurons
      Glia
      Disorders of Nervous Tissue
      Nerves
      Reflex Arcs
      Nerve Impulses
      Synapse
      Central Nervous System
      Divisions of the Brain
      Brain Disorders
      Spinal Cord
      Coverings and Fluid Spaces of the Brain and Spinal Cord
      Peripheral Nervous System
      Cranial Nerves
      Spinal Nerves
      Peripheral Nerve Disorders
      Autonomic Nervous System
      Functional Anatomy
      Autonomic Conduction Paths
      Sympathetic Nervous System
      Parasympathetic Nervous System
      Autonomic Neurotransmitters
      Autonomic Nervous System as a Whole
      Disorders of the Autonomic Nervous System
      11. Senses
      Classification of Sense Organs
      Converting a Stimulus into a Sensation
      General Sense Organs
      Special Sense Organs
      Eye
      Visual Disorders
      Ear
      Hearing Disorders
      Taste Receptors
      Smell Receptors
      12. Endocrine System
      Mechanisms of Hormone Action
      Nonsteroid Hormones
      Steroid Hormones
      Regulation of Hormone Secretion
      Mechanisms of Endocrine Disease
      Prostaglandins
      Pituitary Gland
      Anterior Pituitary Gland Hormones
      Posterior Pituitary Gland Hormones
      Hypothalamus
      Thyroid Gland
      Parathyroid Glands
      Adrenal Glands
      Adrenal Cortex
      Adrenal Medulla
      Adrenal Abnormalities
      Pancreatic Islets
      Female Sex Glands
      Male Sex Glands
      Thymus
      Placenta
      Pineal Gland
      Other Endocrine Structures
      13. Blood
      Blood Composition
      Blood Tissue
      Blood Plasma
      Formed Elements
      Mechanisms of Blood Disease
      Red Blood Cells
      RBC Structure and Function
      RBC Count
      Hemoglobin
      RBC Abnormalities
      Blood Types
      ABO System
      Rh System
      Red Blood Cell Disorders
      Polycythemia
      Anemia
      White Blood Cells
      Introduction to WBCs
      WBC Count
      WBC Types
      White Blood Cell Disorders
      Multiple Myeloma
      Leukemia
      Infectious Mononucleosis
      Platelets and Blood Clotting
      Platelets
      Blood Clotting
      Clotting Disorders
      Abnormal Blood Clots
      Hemophilia
      Thrombocytopenia
      Vitamin K Deficiency
      14. Heart
      Location, Size, and Position of the Heart
      Anatomy of the Heart
      Heart Chambers
      Pericardium and Pericarditis
      Heart Action
      Heart Valves and Valve Disorders
      Heart Sounds
      Blood Flow Through the Heart
      Coronary Circulation and Coronary Heart Disease
      Cardiac Cycle
      Conduction System of the Heart
      Electrocardiography
      Cardiac Dysrhythmia
      Cardiac Output
      Heart Rate
      Stroke Volume
      Heart Failure
      15. Circulation of the Blood
      Blood Vessels
      Types
      Structure
      Functions
      Disorders of Blood Vessels
      Disorders of Arteries
      Disorders of Veins
      Circulation of Blood
      Systemic and Pulmonary Circulation
      Hepatic Portal Circulation
      Fetal Circulation
      Blood Pressure
      Defining Blood Pressure
      Factors That influence Blood Pressure
      Fluctuations in Blood Pressure
      Pulse
      Hypertension
      Circulatory Shock
      16. Lymphatic System and Immunity
      Lymphatic System
      Lymph and Lymphatic Vessels
      Lymphedema
      Lymph Nodes
      Lymphoma
      Thymus
      Tonsils
      Spleen
      Immune System
      Function of the Immune System
      Nonspecific Immunity
      Specific immunity
      Immune System Molecules
      Antibodies
      Complement Proteins
      Immune System Cells
      Phagocytes
      Lymphocytes
      Hypersensitivity of the Immune System
      Allergy
      Autoimmunity
      Isoimmunity
      Immune System Deficiency
      Congenital Immune Deficiency
      Acquired Immune Deficiency
      17. Respiratory System
      Structural Plan
      Respiratory Tract
      Respiratory Mucosa
      Nose
      Pharynx
      Larynx
      Disorders of the Upper Respiratory Tract
      Upper Respiratory Infection
      Anatomical Disorders
      Trachea
      Bronchi, Bronchioles, and Alveoli
      Respiratory Distress
      Lungs and Pleura
      Respiration
      Mechanics of Breathing
      Exchange of Gases in Lungs
      Exchange of Gases in Tissues
      Blood Transportation of Gases
      Transport of Oxygen
      Transport of Carbon Dioxide
      Volumes of Air Exchanged in Pulmonary Ventilation
      Regulation of Respiration
      Brainstem
      Cerebral Cortex
      Receptors Influencing Respiration
      Breathing Patterns
      Disorders of the Lower Respiratory Tract
      Lower Respiratory infection
      Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders
      Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders
      Lung Cancer
      18. Digestive System
      Mouth
      Teeth
      Types of Teeth
      Typical Tooth
      Disorders of the Mouth and Teeth
      Salivary Glands
      Pharynx
      Wall of the Digestive Tract
      Esophagus
      Stomach
      Disorders of the Stomach
      Small Intestine
      Disorders of the Small Intestine
      Liver and Gallbladder
      Disorders of the Liver and Gallbladder
      Pancreas
      Large Intestine
      Disorders of the Large Intestine
      Appendix and Appendicitis
      Peritoneum
      Extensions
      Peritonitis
      Ascites
      Digestion
      Enzymes and Chemical Digestion
      Carbohydrate Digestion
      Protein Digestion
      Fat Digestion
      Absorption
      Surface Area and Absorption
      19. Nutrition and Metabolism
      Metabolic Function of the Liver
      Nutrient Metabolism
      Carbohydrate Metabolism
      Fat Metabolism
      Protein Metabolism
      Vitamins and Minerals
      Metabolic Rates
      Metabolic and Eating Disorders
      Body Temperature
      Abnormal Body Temperature
      20. Urinary System
      Kidneys
      Location of the Kidneys
      Gross Structure of the Kidney
      Microscopic Structure of the Kidney
      Contents note continued: Kidney Function
      Ureters
      Urinary Bladder
      Urethra
      Micturition
      Renal Physiology
      Filtration
      Reabsorption
      Secretion
      Control of Urine Volume
      Urinalysis
      Renal and Urinary Disorders
      Obstructive Disorders
      Urinary Tract Infections
      Glomerular Disorders
      Kidney Failure
      21. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
      Body Fluid Volumes
      Body Fluid Compartments
      Mechanisms That Maintain Fluid Balance
      Regulation of Fluid Output
      Regulation of Fluid Intake
      Exchange of Fluids by Blood
      Fluid Imbalances
      Dehydration
      Overhydration
      Importance of Electrolytes in Body Fluids
      Electrolytes
      Ions
      Electrolyte Functions
      Electrolyte Imbalances
      Sodium Imbalance
      Potassium imbalance
      Calcium imbalance
      22. Acid-Base Balance
      pH of Body Fluids
      Using the pH Scale
      pH Unit
      Mechanisms That Control pH of Body Fluids
      Factors That Affect pH
      Buffers
      Respiratory Mechanism of pH Control
      Urinary Mechanism of pH Control
      pH Imbalances
      Metabolic and Respiratory Disturbances
      23. Reproductive Systems
      Sexual Reproduction
      Common Structural and Functional Characteristics Between the Sexes
      Male Reproductive System
      Structural Plan
      Testes
      Reproductive Ducts
      Accessory or Supportive Sex Glands
      External Genitals
      Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
      Disorders of the Testes
      Disorders of the Prostate
      Disorders of the Penis and Scrotum
      Female Reproductive System
      Structural Plan
      Ovaries
      Reproductive Ducts
      Accessory or Supportive Sex Glands
      External Genitals
      Menstrual Cycle
      Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
      Hormonal and Menstrual Disorders
      Infection and Inflammation
      Tumors and Related Conditions
      Infertility
      Summary of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      Sexually Transmitted Diseases
      24. Growth and Development
      Prenatal Period
      Fertilization to Implantation
      Periods of Development
      Formation of the Primary Germ Layers
      Histogenesis and Organogenesis
      Birth or Parturition
      Stages of Labor
      Multiple Births
      Disorders of Pregnancy
      Implantation Disorders
      Preeclampsia
      Fetal Death
      Birth Defects
      Postpartum Disorders
      Postnatal Period
      Infancy
      Childhood
      Adolescence
      Adulthood
      Older Adulthood
      Effects of Aging
      Aging
      Integumentary System (Skin)
      Skeletal System
      Central Nervous System
      Special Senses
      Cardiovascular System
      Respiratory System
      Urinary System
      Reproductive Systems
      25. Genetics and Genetic Diseases
      Genetics and Human Disease
      Chromosomes and Genes
      Mechanisms of Gene Function
      Human Genome
      Distribution of Chromosomes to Offspring
      Gene Expression
      Hereditary Traits
      Sex-Linked Traits
      Genetic Mutations
      Genetic Diseases
      Mechanisms of Genetic Disease
      Single-Gene Diseases
      Chromosomal Diseases
      Prevention and Treatment of Genetic Diseases
      Genetic Counseling
      Pedigree
      Treating Genetic Diseases
      Appendix A
      Examples of Pathological Conditions
      Appendix B
      Medical Terminology
      Hints for Learning and Using Medical Terms
      Appendix C
      Clinical and Laboratory Values
      Conversion Factors to International System of Units (SI Units).
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