Anatomy and Physiology Book

Unit 1	The Body as a Whole
	Introduction Seeing the Big Picture	2
1	Organization of the Body	4
2	The Chemical Basis of Life	35
3	Cells	61
4	Tissues	98
Unit 2	Support and Movement
5	Skin and Its Appendages	130
6	Skeletal Tissues	153
7	The Skeletal System	168
8	Articulations	201
9	Physiology of the Muscular System	223
10	Anatomy of the Muscular System	248
Unit 3	Communication, Control, and Integration
11	Nervous System Cells	280
12	The Central Nervous System	307
13	The Peripheral Nervous System	343
14	Sense Organs	373
15	The Endocrine System	402
Unit 4	Transportation and Defense
16	Blood	442
17	Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System	465
18	Physiology of the Cardiovascular System	500
19	Lymphatic System	530
20	Immune System	545
21	Stress	566
Unit 5	Respiration, Nutrition, and Excretion
22	Anatomy of the Respiratory System	578
23	Physiology of the Respiratory System	600
24	Anatomy of the Digestive System	623
25	Physiology of the Digestive System	652
26	Nutrition and Metabolism	672
27	The Urinary System	702
28	Fluid and Electrolyte Balance	732
29	Acid-Base Balance	752
Unit 6	Reproduction and Development
30	Male Reproductive System	772
31	Female Reproductive System	787
32	Growth and Development	812
33	Genetics and Heredity	838
	Mini-Atlas of Human Anatomy	859
	App. A Metric Measurements	885
	App. B Potential Osmotic Pressure	887
	App. C Clinical and Laboratory Values	889
	Glossary	895
	Illustration and Photo Credits	921
	Index	925