Cover
Front Matter
Contents
Unit 1: Fundamental Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
2: The Chemistry of Life
3: The Cell
4: Histology
Unit 2: Body Coverings and Movement
5: The Integumentary System
6: Bones and Bone Tissue
7: The Skeletal System
8: Articulations
9: The Muscular System
10: Muscle Tissue and Physiology
Unit 3: Integration, Control, and Maintenance of Homeostasis
11: Introduction to the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
12: The Central Nervous System
13: The Peripheral Nervous System
14: The Autonomic Nervous System and Homeostasis
15: The Special Senses
16: The Endocrine System
Unit 4: Transport and Immunity
17: The Cardiovascular System I: The Heart
18: The Cardiovascular System II: The Blood Vessels
19: Blood
20: The Lymphatic System and Immunity
21: The Respiratory System
Unit 5: Regulation of the Body's Intake and Output
22: The Digestive System
23: Metabolism and Nutrition
24: The Urinary System
25: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis
Unit 6: Continuity of Life
26: The Reproductive System
27: Development and Heredity
Appendix A: Answers
Appendix B: The Metric System
Appendix C: Laboratory Reference Values
Appendix D: Scientific Method
Useful References
Math and Chemistry-Based Glossary
Credits
Glossary

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