Part 1
Chapter 1 The Study of Anatomy and Physiology
1.1 Anatomyâ"The Structural Basis of Human Function
1.2 Physiologyâ"The Functional Relevance of Human Structure
1.3 The Human Body Plan
1.4 The Language of Medicine
Perspective on Health
Career Spotlight: Radiologic Technologist
Study Guide
Chapter 2 Life, Matter, and Energy
2.1 Atoms, Ions, and Molecules
2.2 Water, Mixtures, and pH
2.3 Organic Compounds
2.4 Energy and Chemical Reactions
Perspectives on Health
Career Spotlight: Medical Technologist
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Chapter 3 Cytologyâ"The Cellular Level of Organization
3.1 The General Structure of Cells
3.2 The Cell Surface
3.3 The Cell Interior
3.4 The Life Cycle of Cells
Perspectives on Health
Career Spotlight: Cytotechnologist
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Chapter 4 Histologyâ"The Tissue Level of Organization
4.1 The Study of Tissues
4.2 Epithelial Tissue
4.3 Connective Tissue
4.4 Nervous and Muscular Tissuesâ"The Excitable Tissues
4.5 Glands and Membranes
4.6 Tissue Growth, Development, Repair, and Death
Perspectives on Health
Career Spotlight: Histotechnician
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Part 2
Chapter 5 The Integumentary System
5.1 The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
5.2 Accessory Organs
Perspectives in Health
Aging of the Integumentary System
Career Spotlight: Dematology Nurse
Connective Issues
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Chapter 6 The Skeletal System
6.1 Skeletal Structure and Function
6.2 Bone Development and Metabolism
6.3 The Axial Skeleton
6.4 The Appendicular Skeleton
6.5 Joints
Perspectives on Health
Aging of the Skeletal System
Career Spotlight: Orthopedic Nurse
Connective Issues
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Chapter 7 The Muscular System
7.1 Muscular Tissues and Cells
7.2 Physiology of Skeletal Muscle
7.3 Cardiac and Smooth Muscle
7.4 Anatomy of the Muscular System
Perspectives on Health
Aging of the Muscular System
Career Spotlight: Massage Therapist
Connective Tissue
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Part 3
Chapter 8 The Nervous System Iâ"Nerve Cells, the Spinal Cord, and Reflexes
8.1 Cells and Tissues of the Nervous System
8.2 The Physiology of Neurons
8.3 The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Reflexes
Perspectives on Health
Career Spotlight: Occupational Therapist
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Chapter 9 The Nervous System IIâ"The Brain, Cranial Nerves, and Autonomic Nervous System
9.1Overview of the Brain
9.2Principal Divisions of the Brain
9.3Multiregional Brain Functions
9.4The Cranial Nerves
9.5The Autonomic Nervous System
Perspectives on Health
Aging of the Nervous System
Career Spotlight: Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
Connective Issues
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Chapter 10 The Sense Organs
10.1Receptors and Sensations
10.2The General Senses
10.3The Chemical Sensesâ"Taste and Smell
10.4The Earâ"Hearing and Equilibrium
10.5The Eye and Vision
Perspectives on Health
Aging of the Sense Organs
Career Spotlight: Optician
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Chapter 11 The Endocrine System
11.1Overview of the Endocrine System
11.2Endocrine Physiology
11.3The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
11.4Other Endocrine Glands and Tissues
11.5Stress Physiology
Perspectives on Health
Aging of the Endocrine System
Career Spotlight: Diabetes Educator
Connective Issues
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Part 4
Chapter 12 The Circulatory System Iâ"Blood
12.1Introduction
12.2Erythrocytes
12.3Leukocytes
12.4Platelets
Perspectives on Health
Career Spotlight: Phlebotomist
Connective Issues
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Chapter 13 The Circulatory System IIâ"Heart and Blood Vessels
13.1Overview of the Cardiovascular System
13.2Gross Anatomy of the Heart
13.3Physiology of the Heart
13.4General Anatomy of Blood Vessels
13.5Physiology of Circulation
13.6Circulatory Routes and Blood Vessels
Perspectives on Health
Aging of the Circulatory System
Career Spotlight: Electrocardiographic Technician
Connective Issues
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Chapter 14 The Lymphatic System and Immunity
14.1Th
e Lymphatic System
14.2Nonspecific Resistance
14.3Features of Adaptive Immunity
14.4Cellular and Humoral Immunity
Perspectives on Health
Aging of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Career Spotlight: Public Health Nurse
Connective Issues
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Part 5: Intake and Output
Chapter 15 The Respiratory System
15.1Functions and Anatomy of the Respiratory System
15.2Pulmonary Ventilation
15.3Gas Exchange and Transport
Perspectives on Health
Aging of the Respiratory System
Career Spotlight: Respiratory Therapist
Connective Issues
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Chapter 16 The Urinary System
16.1Functions of the Urinary System
16.2Anatomy of the Kidney
16.3Glomerular Filtration
16.4Tubular Resorption and Secretion
16.5Water Conservation
16.6Urine Storage and Elimination
16.7Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acidâ"Base Balance
Perspectives on Health
Aging of the Urinary System
Career Spotlight: Dialysis Technician
Connective Issues
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Chapter 17 The Digestive System
17.1Overview of the Digestive System
17.2The Mouth through Esophagus
17.3The Stomach
17.4The Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
17.5The Small Intestine
17.6Chemical Digestion and Absorption
17.7The Large Intestine
Perspectives on Health
Aging of the Digestive System
Career Spotlight: Dental Hygienist
Connective Issues
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Chapter 18 Nutrition and Metabolism
18.1Nutrition
18.2Carbohydrate Metabolism
18.3Lipid and Protein Metabolism
18.4Metabolic States and Metabolic Rate
18.5Energy Balance and Appetite Regulation
18.6Body Heat and Thermoregulation
Perspectives on Health
Career Spotlight: Dietitian
Study Guide
Part 6: Human Life Cycle
Chapter 19 The Reproductive System
19.1Essentials of Sexual Reproduction
19.2The Male Reproductive System
19.3The Female Reproductive System
19.4The Production and Union of Sex Cells
19.5Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Lactation
Perspectives on Health
Aging of the Reproductive System
Career Spotlight: Midwife
Connective Issues
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Chapter 20 Human Development and Aging
20.1Fertilization and Preembryonic Development
20.2The Embryonic and Fetal Stages
20.3The Neonate
20.4Aging, Senescence, and Death
Perspectives on Health
Career Spotlight: Generic Counselor
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Appendix A: Answer Key
Appendix B: Health Science Careers
Appendix C: Symbols, Weights, and Measures
Appendix D: Biomedical Word Roots, Prefixes, and
Suffixes
Glossary
