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Introduction
Preface
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Anatomy and Physiology
1.3 Levels of Organization
1.4 Anatomical Position
1.5 Directional Terms
1.6 Major Planes
1.7 Major Body Regions and Their Subdivisions
1.8 Homeostasis and Feedback Systems
1.9 Learning Activities
I Glossary
2.1 Introduction to Chemical Components of Living Things
2.2 Elements and Compounds
2.3 Chemical Bonds
2.4 Organic and Inorganic Compounds
2.5 Learning Activities
II Glossary
3.1 Introduction to Cells
3.2 Structure and Composition of the Cell Membrane
3.3 Transport Across the Cell Membrane
3.4 Cytoplasm, Organelles, and Cytoskeleton
3.5 Cell Cycle
3.6 Learning Activities
III Glossary
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Categories of Tissues
4.3 Tissue Disorders
4.4 Learning Activities
IV Glossary
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Major Functions of the Integumentary System
5.3 Anatomy of the Integumentary System
5.4 Wound Healing
5.5 Skin Disorders
5.6 Career Connections Related to the Integumentary System
5.7 Learning Activities
V Glossary
6.1 Skeletal Introduction
6.2 Major Functions of the Skeletal System
6.3 Anatomy of the Skeletal System
6.4 Bones of the Axial Skeleton
6.5 Bones of the Appendicular Skeleton
6.6 Joints
6.7 Skeletal System Disorders
6.8 Career Connections Related to the Skeletal System
6.9 Learning Activities
VI Glossary
7.1 Introduction to the Muscular System
7.2 Muscle Tissue
7.3 Skeletal Muscle
7.4 Cardiac Muscle
7.5 Smooth Muscle
7.6 Muscular System Disorders
7.7 Career Connections Related to the Muscular System
7.8 Learning Activities
7.9 Chapter Resources: Movements by Muscle
VII Glossary
8.1 Introduction to the Nervous System
8.2 Major Functions of the Nervous System
8.3 Anatomy of the Nervous System
8.4 Autonomic Nervous System
8.5 Senses
8.6 Disorders of the Nervous System and Sense Organs
8.7 Career Connections Related to the Nervous System
8.8 Learning Activities
VIII Glossary
9.1 Introduction to the Endocrine System
9.2 Major Functions of the Endocrine System
9.3 Anatomy of the Endocrine System
9.4 Disorders of the Endocrine System
9.5 Career Connections Related to the Endocrine System
9.6 Learning Activities
IX Glossary
10.1 Introduction to Blood
10.2 Functions of Blood
10.3 Characteristics of Blood
10.4 Components of Blood
10.5 Hemostasis
10.6 Hemopoiesis
10.7 Blood Types
10.8 Blood Disorders
10.9 Career Connections Related to Blood
10.10 Learning Activities
X Glossary
11.1 Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
11.2 Anatomy of the Heart
11.3 Conduction System of the Heart
11.4 Cardiac Cycle
11.5 Blood Vessels
11.6 Cardiovascular Disorders
11.7 Career Connections Related to the Cardiovascular System
11.8 Learning Activities
XI Glossary
12.1 Introduction to the Lymphatic System
12.2 Functions of the Lymphatic System
12.3 Structure of the Lymphatic System
12.4 Immune System
12.5 Lymphatic System Disorders
12.6 Career Connections Related to the Lymphatic System
12.7 Learning Activities
XII Glossary
13.1 Introduction to the Respiratory System
13.2 Functions of the Respiratory System
13.3 Anatomy of the Respiratory System
13.4 Pulmonary Ventilation (Breathing)
13.5 Disorders of the Respiratory System
13.6 Career Connections Related to the Respiratory System
13.7 Learning Activities
XIIV Glossary
14.1 Introduction to the Digestive System
14.2 Functions of the Digestive System
14.3 Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal System
14.4 Metabolism and Nutrition
14.5 Digestive System Disorders
14.6 Career Connections Related to the Digestive System
14.7 Learning Activities
XIV Glossary
15.1 Introduction to the Urinary System
15.2 Functions of the Urinary System
15.3 Anatomy of the Urinary System
15.4 Disorders of the Urinary System
15.5 Career Connections Related to the Urinary System
15.6 Learning Activities
XV Glossary
1. 17.1 Introduction to Laboratory Methods & Safety Precautions
2. 17.2 Anatomy and Physiology Lab Guidelines
Appendix
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