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Concepts of Human Physiology Richard Malvin

Concepts of Human Physiology By Richard Malvin

Concepts of Human Physiology by Richard Malvin


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With a level of detail appropriate for non-majors, Concepts of Human Physiology assumes no background in science or math and engages students with real-life situations.

Concepts of Human Physiology Summary

Concepts of Human Physiology by Richard Malvin

Because students often struggle with a technical approach to human physiology, this exciting new text focuses on presenting key physiological concepts in an accessible manner. Concepts of Human Physiology assumes no background in science or mathematics and engages students with real-life situations. *A conceptual approach presents major physiological principles in a simplified and relevant way. *The length and level of detail make this the most accessible text for non-majors in the one semester physiology course. *Unique historical perspectives introduce students to the discovery of physiological knowledge. *Milestone boxes throughout the text further highlight historical information that serves as the foundation on what is currently known about human physiology. These engaging boxes help students put material into perspective. *Highlights boxes present compelling information on relevant issues, discoveries, or points of interest in human physiology today.

Table of Contents



Preface.


To the Student.


About the Authors.

I. ORGANIZATION OF THE HUMAN BODY.

1. An Introduction to the Human Body.
2. The Chemical Level of Organization.
3. The Cellular Level of Organization.
4. The Tissue Level of Organization.
5. The Integumentary System.

II. PRINCIPLES OF SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT.

6. Bone Tissue.
7. The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton.
8. The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton.
9. Articulations.
10. Muscle Tissue.
11. The Muscular System.

III. CONTROL SYSTEMS OF THE HUMAN BODY.

12. Nervous Tissue.
13. The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves.
14. The Brain and Cranial Nerves.
15. Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems.
16. The Special Senses.
17. The Automatic Nervous System.
18. The Endocrine System.

IV. MAINTENANCE OF THE HUMAN BODY.

19. The Cardiovascular System: The Blood.
20. The Cardiovascular System: The Heart.
21. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics.
22. The Lymphatic System, Nonspecific Resistance to Disease, and Immunity.
23. The Respiratory System.
24. The Digestive System.
25. Metabolism.
26. The Urinary System.
27. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis.

V. CONTINUITY.

28. The Reproductive System.
29. Development and Inheritance.

Additional information

GOR003577378
9780673985620
0673985628
Concepts of Human Physiology by Richard Malvin
Used - Good
Hardback
Pearson Education (US)
19970304
450
N/A
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