The human body in health & disease /
Human body in health and disease
Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau.
- 6th ed.
- St. Louis, MO : Elsevier/Mosby, c2014.
- xxviii, 770 pages : illustrations (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Rev. ed. of: The human body in health & disease / Gary A. Thibodeau, Kevin T. Patton. 5th ed. c2010.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An introduction to the structure and function of the body -- Chemistry of life -- Cells -- Tissue -- Organ systems of the body -- Mechanisms of disease -- The integumentary system and body membranes -- The skeletal system -- The muscular system -- The nervous system -- The senses -- The endocrine system -- Blood -- The heart -- The circulation of the blood -- The lymphatic system and immunity -- The respiratory system -- The digestive system -- Nutrition and metabolism -- The urinary system -- Fluid and electrolyte balance -- Acid-base balance -- The reproductive systems -- Growth and development -- Genetics and genetic diseases.