Shier, David <br/><br/>
Hole's essentials of human anatomy and physiology / 
David Shier. 
 - 8th 
 - New York :  McGraw-Hill,  2003. 
 - xvi, 592p.:   col. ill. 29cm. 
<br/><br/> Includes appendiz, glossary and index 
<br/><br/>Unit 1 : Levels of organization -- 1. Introduction to human anatomy and physiology -- 2. Chemical basis of life -- 3. Cells -- 4. Cellular metabolism -- 5. Tissues -- Unit 2 : Support and movement -- 6. Skin and the integumentary system -- 7. Skeletal system -- 8. Muscular system -- Unit 3 : Integration and coordination -- 9. Nervous system -- 10. Somatic and special senses -- 11. Endocrine system -- Unit 4 : Transport -- 12. Blood -- 13. Cardiovascular system -- 14. Lymphatic system and immunity -- Unit 5 : Absorption and excretion -- 15. Digestion and nutrition -- 16. Respiratory system -- 17. Urinary system -- 18. Water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance -- Unit 6 : The human life cycle -- 19. Reproductive systems -- 20. Pregnancy, growth, and development. 
<br/><br/> Designed for the one-semester anatomy and physiology course, This volume assumes no prior science knowledge and supports core topics with clinical applications, making difficult concepts relevant to students. 
<br/><br/><br/>English 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0-07-235118-7 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Human anatomy<br/>Human physiology
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>612 Sh61h 2003