Elaine N. Marieb, R.N., Ph. D., Holyoke Community College, Katja Hoehn, M.D., Ph. D., Mount Royal University.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Eleventh edition.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
[Hoboken, New Jersey] :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Pearson Education, Inc.,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
[2019]
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 volume (various pagings) ;
Dimensions
29 cm
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
Includes index.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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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.