Part 1
Chapter 1 The Study of Anatomy and Physiology
1.1 Anatomy—The Structural Basis of Human Function
1.2 Physiology—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 Cytology—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 Histology—The Tissue Level of Organization
4.1 The Study of Tissues
4.2 Epithelial Tissue
4.3 Connective Tissue
4.4 Nervous and Muscular Tissues—The Excitable Tissues
4.5 Glands and Membranes
4.6 Tissue Growth, Development, Repair, and Death
Perspectives on Health
Career Spotlight: Histotechnician
Study Guide
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 I—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 II—The Brain, Cranial Nerves, and Autonomic Nervous System
9.1 Overview of the Brain
9.2 Principal Divisions of the Brain
9.3 Multiregional Brain Functions
9.4 The Cranial Nerves
9.5 The 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
10.1 Receptors and Sensations
10.2 The General Senses
10.3 The Chemical Senses—Taste and Smell
10.4 The Ear—Hearing and Equilibrium
10.5 The Eye and Vision
Perspectives on Health
Aging of the Sense Organs
Career Spotlight: Optician
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Chapter 11 The Endocrine System
11.1 Overview of the Endocrine System
11.2 Endocrine Physiology
11.3 The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
11.4 Other Endocrine Glands and Tissues
11.5 Stress 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 I—Blood
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Erythrocytes
12.3 Leukocytes
12.4 Platelets
Perspectives on Health
Career Spotlight: Phlebotomist
Connective Issues
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Chapter 13 The Circulatory System II—Heart and Blood Vessels
13.1 Overview of the Cardiovascular System
13.2 Gross Anatomy of the Heart
13.3 Physiology of the Heart
13.4 General Anatomy of Blood Vessels
13.5 Physiology of Circulation
13.6 Circulatory 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
14.1 The Lymphatic System
14.2 Nonspecific Resistance
14.3 Features of Adaptive Immunity
14.4 Cellular 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
15.1 Functions and Anatomy of the Respiratory System
15.2 Pulmonary Ventilation
15.3 Gas 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
16.1 Functions of the Urinary System
16.2 Anatomy of the Kidney
16.3 Glomerular Filtration
16.4 Tubular Resorption and Secretion
16.5 Water Conservation
16.6 Urine Storage and Elimination
16.7 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance
Perspectives on Health
Aging of the Urinary System
Career Spotlight: Dialysis Technician
Connective Issues
Study Guide
Chapter 17 The Digestive System
17.1 Overview of the Digestive System
17.2 The Mouth through Esophagus
17.3 The Stomach
17.4 The Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
17.5 The Small Intestine
17.6 Chemical Digestion and Absorption
17.7 The 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
18.1 Nutrition
18.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
18.3 Lipid and Protein Metabolism
18.4 Metabolic States and Metabolic Rate
18.5 Energy Balance and Appetite Regulation
18.6 Body Heat and Thermoregulation
Perspectives on Health
Career Spotlight: Dietitian
Study Guide
Part 6: Human Life Cycle
Chapter 19 The Reproductive System
19.1 Essentials of Sexual Reproduction
19.2 The Male Reproductive System
19.3 The Female Reproductive System
19.4 The Production and Union of Sex Cells
19.5 Pregnancy, 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
20.1 Fertilization and Preembryonic Development
20.2 The Embryonic and Fetal Stages
20.3 The Neonate
20.4 Aging, 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
