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  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Table Of Contents
  5. About the Authors
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Preface
  8. Levels of Organisation, Homeostasis and Nomenclature
    1. 1.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
    2. 1.2 Structural Organisation of the Human Body
    3. 1.3 Homeostasis
    4. 1.4 Anatomical Terminology
  9. Cells and Reproduction
    1. 2.1 Synthesis of Biological Macromolecules
    2. 2.2 Carbohydrates
    3. 2.3 Lipids
    4. 2.4 Protein
    5. 2.5 Nucleic Acid
    6. 2.6 The Cell Membrane
    7. 2.7 The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
    8. 2.8 The Nucleus and DNA Replication
    9. 2.9 Protein Synthesis
    10. 2.10 Cell Growth and Division
    11. 2.11 Cellular Differentiation
  10. Tissues, Organs, Systems
    1. 3.1 Types of Tissues
    2. 3.2 Epithelial Tissue
    3. 3.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
    4. 3.4 Muscle Tissue and Motion
    5. 3.5 Nervous Tissue Mediates Perception and Response
    6. 3.6 Tissue Injury and Ageing
  11. Integumentary System
    1. 4.1 Layers of the Skin
    2. 4.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
    3. 4.3 Functions of the Integumentary System
    4. 4.4 Diseases, Disorders and Injuries of the Integumentary System
  12. Blood
    1. 5.1 An Overview of Blood
    2. 5.2 Production of the Formed Elements
    3. 5.3 Erythrocytes
    4. 5.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
    5. 5.5 Haemostasis
    6. 5.6 Blood Typing
  13. Cardiovascular System
    1. 6.1 Heart Anatomy
    2. 6.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
    3. 6.3 Cardiac Cycle
    4. 6.4 Cardiac Physiology
    5. 6.5 Development of the Heart
    6. 6.6 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
    7. 6.7 Blood Flow, Blood Pressure and Resistance
    8. 6.8 Capillary Exchange
    9. 6.9 Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
    10. 6.10 Circulatory Pathways
    11. 6.11 Development of Blood Vessels and Foetal Circulation
  14. Lymphatic System and Immunity
    1. 7.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
    2. 7.2 Barrier Defences and the Innate Immune Response
    3. 7.3 The Adaptive Immune Response: T Lymphocytes and their Functional Types
    4. 7.4 The Adaptive Immune Response: B-Lymhocytes and Antibodies
    5. 7.5 The Immune Response Against Pathogens
    6. 7.6 Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses
    7. 7.7 Transplantation and Cancer Immunology
  15. Respiratory System
    1. 8.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
    2. 8.2 The Lungs
    3. 8.3 The Process of Breathing
    4. 8.4 Gas Exchange
    5. 8.5 Transport of Gases
    6. 8.6 Modifications in Respiratory Functions
    7. 8.7 Embryonic Development of the Respiratory System
  16. Muscle System
    1. 9.1 Overview of Muscle Tissues
    2. 9.2 Skeletal Muscle
    3. 9.3 Muscle Fibre Contraction and Relaxation
    4. 9.4 Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
    5. 9.5 Types of Muscle Fibres
    6. 9.6 Exercise and Muscle Performance
    7. 9.7 Cardiac Muscle Tissue
    8. 9.8 Smooth Muscle
    9. 9.9 Development and Regeneration of Muscle Tissue
  17. Skeletal System
    1. 10.1 The Functions of the Skeletal System
    2. 10.2 Bone Classification
    3. 10.3 Bone Structure
    4. 10.4 Bone Formation and Development
    5. 10.5 Fractures: Bone Repair
    6. 10.6 Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones and Bone Tissue
    7. 10.7 Calcium Homeostasis: Interactions of the Skeletal System and Other Organ Systems
    8. 10.8 Divisions of the Skeletal System
    9. 10.9 The Skull
    10. 10.10 The Vertebral Column
    11. 10.11 The Thoracic Cage
    12. 10.12 Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton
  18. Musculoskeletal System
    1. 11.1 The Pectoral Girdle
    2. 11.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
    3. 11.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
    4. 11.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
    5. 11.5 Development of the Appendicular Skeleton
    6. 11.6 Classification of Joints
    7. 11.7 Fibrous Joints
    8. 11.8 Cartilaginous Joints
    9. 11.9 Synovial Joints
    10. 11.10 Types of Body Movements
    11. 11.11 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
    12. 11.12 Development of Joints
  19. Digestive System
    1. 12.1 Overview of the Digestive System
    2. 12.2 Digestive System Processes and Regulation
    3. 12.3 The Mouth, Pharynx and Oesophagus
    4. 12.4 The Stomach
    5. 12.5 The Small and Large Intestines
    6. 12.6 Accessory Organs in Digestion: the Liver, Pancreas and Gallbladder
    7. 12.7 Chemical Digestion and Absorption
  20. Nervous System
    1. 13.1 Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
    2. 13.2 Nervous Tissue
    3. 13.3 The Function of Nervous Tissue
    4. 13.4 The Action Potential
    5. 13.5 Communication between Neurons
    6. 13.6 The Embyrologic Perspective
    7. 13.7 The Central Nervous System
    8. 13.8 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
    9. 13.9 The Peripheral Nervous System
    10. 13.10 Sensory Perception
    11. 13.11 Central Processing
    12. 13.12 Motor Responses
  21. Endocrine System
    1. 14.1 An Overview of the Endocrine System
    2. 14.2 Hormones
    3. 14.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
    4. 14.4 The Thyroid Gland
    5. 14.5 The Parathyroid Glands
    6. 14.6 The Adrenal Glands
    7. 14.7 The Pineal Gland
    8. 14.8 Gonadal and Placental Hormones
    9. 14.9 The Endocrine Pancreas
    10. 14.10 Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions
    11. 14.11 Development and Ageing of the Endocrine System
  22. Reproductive System
    1. 15.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
    2. 15.2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
    3. 15.3 Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
  23. Pregnancy and Human Development
    1. 16.1 Fertilisation
    2. 16.2 Embryonic Development
    3. 16.3 Foetal Development
  24. Urinary System
    1. 17.1 Physical Characteristics of Urine
    2. 17.2 Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
    3. 17.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
    4. 17.4 Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
    5. 17.5 Physiology of Urine Formation
    6. 17.6 Tubular Reabsorption
    7. 17.7 Regulation of Renal Blood Flow
    8. 17.8 Endocrine Regulation of Kidney Function
    9. 17.9 Regulation of Fluid Volume and Composition
    10. 17.10 The Urinary System and Homeostasis
    11. 17.11 Body Fluids and Fluid Compartments
    12. 17.12 Water Balance
    13. 17.13 Electrolyte Balance
    14. 17.14 Acid-Base Balance
    15. 17.15 Disorders of Acid-Base Balance
  25. Appendix A: Unit Measurements and Calculations
  26. Appendix B: Chemical Abbreviations
  27. Glossary
  28. Bibliography

Contents

  • About the Authors
  • Acknowledgments
  • Preface
  • Part I. Levels of Organisation, Homeostasis and Nomenclature
  • 1.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
  • 1.2 Structural Organisation of the Human Body
  • 1.3 Homeostasis
  • 1.4 Anatomical Terminology
  • Part II. Cells and Reproduction
  • 2.1 Synthesis of Biological Macromolecules
  • 2.2 Carbohydrates
  • 2.3 Lipids
  • 2.4 Protein
  • 2.5 Nucleic Acid
  • 2.6 The Cell Membrane
  • 2.7 The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
  • 2.8 The Nucleus and DNA Replication
  • 2.9 Protein Synthesis
  • 2.10 Cell Growth and Division
  • 2.11 Cellular Differentiation
  • Part III. Tissues, Organs, Systems
  • 3.1 Types of Tissues
  • 3.2 Epithelial Tissue
  • 3.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
  • 3.4 Muscle Tissue and Motion
  • 3.5 Nervous Tissue Mediates Perception and Response
  • 3.6 Tissue Injury and Ageing
  • Part IV. Integumentary System
  • 4.1 Layers of the Skin
  • 4.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
  • 4.3 Functions of the Integumentary System
  • 4.4 Diseases, Disorders and Injuries of the Integumentary System
  • Part V. Blood
  • 5.1 An Overview of Blood Leanne Dooley
  • 5.2 Production of the Formed Elements Leanne Dooley
  • 5.3 Erythrocytes Leanne Dooley
  • 5.4 Leukocytes and Platelets Leanne Dooley
  • 5.5 Haemostasis Leanne Dooley
  • 5.6 Blood Typing Leanne Dooley
  • Part VI. Cardiovascular System
  • 6.1 Heart Anatomy
  • 6.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
  • 6.3 Cardiac Cycle
  • 6.4 Cardiac Physiology
  • 6.5 Development of the Heart
  • 6.6 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
  • 6.7 Blood Flow, Blood Pressure and Resistance
  • 6.8 Capillary Exchange
  • 6.9 Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
  • 6.10 Circulatory Pathways
  • 6.11 Development of Blood Vessels and Foetal Circulation
  • Part VII. Lymphatic System and Immunity
  • 7.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
  • 7.2 Barrier Defences and the Innate Immune Response
  • 7.3 The Adaptive Immune Response: T Lymphocytes and their Functional Types
  • 7.4 The Adaptive Immune Response: B-Lymhocytes and Antibodies
  • 7.5 The Immune Response Against Pathogens
  • 7.6 Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses
  • 7.7 Transplantation and Cancer Immunology
  • Part VIII. Respiratory System
  • 8.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
  • 8.2 The Lungs
  • 8.3 The Process of Breathing
  • 8.4 Gas Exchange
  • 8.5 Transport of Gases
  • 8.6 Modifications in Respiratory Functions
  • 8.7 Embryonic Development of the Respiratory System
  • Part IX. Muscle System
  • 9.1 Overview of Muscle Tissues
  • 9.2 Skeletal Muscle
  • 9.3 Muscle Fibre Contraction and Relaxation
  • 9.4 Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
  • 9.5 Types of Muscle Fibres
  • 9.6 Exercise and Muscle Performance
  • 9.7 Cardiac Muscle Tissue
  • 9.8 Smooth Muscle
  • 9.9 Development and Regeneration of Muscle Tissue
  • Part X. Skeletal System
  • 10.1 The Functions of the Skeletal System
  • 10.2 Bone Classification
  • 10.3 Bone Structure
  • 10.4 Bone Formation and Development
  • 10.5 Fractures: Bone Repair
  • 10.6 Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones and Bone Tissue
  • 10.7 Calcium Homeostasis: Interactions of the Skeletal System and Other Organ Systems
  • 10.8 Divisions of the Skeletal System
  • 10.9 The Skull
  • 10.10 The Vertebral Column
  • 10.11 The Thoracic Cage
  • 10.12 Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton
  • Part XI. Musculoskeletal System
  • 11.1 The Pectoral Girdle
  • 11.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
  • 11.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
  • 11.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
  • 11.5 Development of the Appendicular Skeleton
  • 11.6 Classification of Joints
  • 11.7 Fibrous Joints
  • 11.8 Cartilaginous Joints
  • 11.9 Synovial Joints
  • 11.10 Types of Body Movements
  • 11.11 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
  • 11.12 Development of Joints
  • Part XII. Digestive System
  • 12.1 Overview of the Digestive System
  • 12.2 Digestive System Processes and Regulation
  • 12.3 The Mouth, Pharynx and Oesophagus
  • 12.4 The Stomach
  • 12.5 The Small and Large Intestines
  • 12.6 Accessory Organs in Digestion: the Liver, Pancreas and Gallbladder
  • 12.7 Chemical Digestion and Absorption
  • Part XIII. Nervous System
  • 13.1 Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
  • 13.2 Nervous Tissue
  • 13.3 The Function of Nervous Tissue
  • 13.4 The Action Potential
  • 13.5 Communication between Neurons
  • 13.6 The Embyrologic Perspective
  • 13.7 The Central Nervous System
  • 13.8 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
  • 13.9 The Peripheral Nervous System
  • 13.10 Sensory Perception
  • 13.11 Central Processing
  • 13.12 Motor Responses
  • Part XIV. Endocrine System
  • 14.1 An Overview of the Endocrine System
  • 14.2 Hormones
  • 14.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
  • 14.4 The Thyroid Gland
  • 14.5 The Parathyroid Glands
  • 14.6 The Adrenal Glands
  • 14.7 The Pineal Gland
  • 14.8 Gonadal and Placental Hormones
  • 14.9 The Endocrine Pancreas
  • 14.10 Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions
  • 14.11 Development and Ageing of the Endocrine System
  • Part XV. Reproductive System
  • 15.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
  • 15.2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
  • 15.3 Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
  • Part XVI. Pregnancy and Human Development
  • 16.1 Fertilisation
  • 16.2 Embryonic Development
  • 16.3 Foetal Development
  • Part XVII. Urinary System
  • 17.1 Physical Characteristics of Urine
  • 17.2 Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
  • 17.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
  • 17.4 Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
  • 17.5 Physiology of Urine Formation
  • 17.6 Tubular Reabsorption
  • 17.7 Regulation of Renal Blood Flow
  • 17.8 Endocrine Regulation of Kidney Function
  • 17.9 Regulation of Fluid Volume and Composition
  • 17.10 The Urinary System and Homeostasis
  • 17.11 Body Fluids and Fluid Compartments
  • 17.12 Water Balance
  • 17.13 Electrolyte Balance
  • 17.14 Acid-Base Balance
  • 17.15 Disorders of Acid-Base Balance
  • Appendix A: Unit Measurements and Calculations
  • Appendix B: Chemical Abbreviations
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography

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