Shier, David creator Butler, Jackie; Lewis, Ricki text xx New York McGraw-Hill 2003 8th monographic und

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xvi, 592p.: col. ill. 29cm. 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. 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. David Shier. Includes appendiz, glossary and index English Human anatomy Human physiology 612 Sh61h 2003 0-07-235118-7 251212 20260803094117.0