The Human Body - An Introduction to Structure and Function (gnv6
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The Human Body: An Introduction to Structure and Function (Flexibook) by Adolf Faller and Michael Schuenke Thieme | April 2004 | ISBN-10: 158890122X | PDF | 720 pages | 27.2 mb http://www.amazon.com/The-Human-Body-Introduction-Structure/dp/158890122X This exceptional resource offers a broad review of the structure and function of the human body. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular organ system, providing medical and allied health students and professionals with quick and comprehensive coverage of anatomy and physiology. Features: - All concepts are reinforced by detailed overviews at the beginning of each chapter, and summaries at the end - In-depth information on cell-biology, genetics, and human evolution provides a conceptual framework for understanding the human body - Detailed text complements 271 full-color illustrations to help readers visualize and grasp complex subjects - Key sections on how antioxidants and active substances in plants affect the digestive system First year medical students and allied health professionals will benefit from the text's extensive scope and clear presentation. Knowledge of the human body's structures and functions is essential for every level of practice, and this indispensable guide is a definitive encyclopedia on the subject. Instructors can use the Thieme Teaching Assistant: Anatomy to download and easily import 2,000+ full-color illustrations to enhance presentations, course materials, and handouts. CONTENTS 1 Biology of the Cell 2 Genetics and Evolution 39 3 Tissues 67 4 The Locomotor System (Musculoskeletal System) 113 5 The Heart and Blood Vessels 205 6 Blood, the Immune System, and Lymphoid Organs 259 7 The Endocrine System 307 8 The Respiratory System 333 9 The Digestive System 377 10 The Kidneys and Urinary Tract 441 11 The Reproductive Organs 471 12 Reproduction, Development, and Birth 505 13 The Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems 533 14 The Autonomic Nervous System 605 15 Sense Organs 623 16 The Skin and Its Appendages 663 17 Quantities and Units of Measurement 673 Glossary 679 Index 682
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