TY - BOOK AU - Tortora,Gerard J. AU - Derrickson,Bryan TI - Introduction to the human body SN - 9781394175864 AV - QP36 .T67 2022 U1 - 612 23 PY - 2022/// CY - Hoboken, New Jersey PB - John Wiley & Sons, Inc. KW - Human physiology KW - Human anatomy KW - Physiologie humaine KW - Anatomie humaine KW - fast N1 - Includes index; Organization of the human body -- Introductory chemistry -- Cells -- Tissues -- The integumentary system -- The skeletal system -- Joints -- The muscular system -- Nervous tissue -- Central nervous system, spinal nerves, and cranial nerves -- Autonomic nervous system -- Somatic senses and special senses -- The endocrine system -- The cardiovascular system: blood -- The cardiovascular system: heart -- The cardiovascular system: blood vessels and circulation -- The lymphatic system and immunity -- The respiratory system -- The digestive system -- Metabolism and nutrition -- The urinary system -- Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance -- The reproductive systems -- Development and inheritance; Grades 9-12 N2 - "A comprehensive approach to learning anatomy and physiology. This updated edition offers a balanced introduction to the complexities of the human body. Class-tested pedagogy and figures are seamlessly woven into the narrative to ensure that students gain a solid understanding of the material. Outstanding visual elements provide students with greater clarity and a more engaging learning experience of the structure, functions and organ systems of the body"-- Publisher's description ER -