Elaine N. Marieb, R.N., Ph. D., Holyoke Community College, Katja Hoehn, M.D., Ph. D., Mount Royal University.
Eleventh edition.
[Hoboken, New Jersey] :
Pearson Education, Inc.,
[2019]
1 volume (various pagings) ;
29 cm
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The human body: an orientation -- Chemistry comes alive -- Cells: the living units -- Tissue: the living fabric -- The integumentary system -- Bones and skeletal tissues -- The skeleton -- Joints -- Muscles and muscle tissue -- The muscular system -- Fundamentals of the nervous system and nervous tissue -- The central nervous system -- The peripheral nervous system and reflex activity -- The autonomic nervous system -- The special senses -- The endocrine system -- Blood -- The cardiovascular system: the heart -- The cardiovascular system: blood vessels -- The lymphatic system and lymphoid organs and tissues -- The immune system: innate and adaptive body defenses -- The respiratory system -- The digestive system -- Nutrition, metabolism, and energy balance -- The urinary system -- Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance -- The reproductive system -- Pregnancy and human development -- Heredity.