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Tables of Contents for Structure & Function of the Body
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1 AN INTRODUCTION TO THE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE BODY,
1
19
Structural Levels of Organization,
2
2
Anatomical Position,
4
1
Anatomical Directions,
4
3
Planes or Body Sections,
7
1
Body Cavities,
8
3
Body Regions,
11
3
The Balance of Body Functions,
14
6
2 CHEMISTRY OF LIFE,
20
20
Levels of Chemical Organization,
21
2
Atoms,
22
1
Elements, Molecules, and Compounds,
22
1
Chemical Bonding,
23
2
Ionic Bonds,
23
1
Covalent Bonds,
24
1
Inorganic Chemistry,
25
4
Water,
25
2
Acids, Bases, and Salts,
27
2
Organic Chemistry,
29
11
Carbohydrates,
29
1
Lipids,
29
3
Proteins,
32
1
Nucleic Acids,
33
7
3 CELLS AND TISSUES,
40
38
Cells,
42
6
Size and Shape,
42
1
Composition,
42
1
Parts of the Cell,
42
5
Relationship of Cell Structure and Function,
47
1
Movement of Substances Through Cell Membranes,
48
5
Passive Transport Processes,
49
2
Active Transport Processes,
51
2
Cell Reproduction and Heredity,
53
5
DNA Molecule and Genetic Information,
53
2
Cell Division,
55
3
Tissues,
58
20
Epithelial Tissue,
58
4
Connective Tissue,
62
3
Muscle Tissue,
65
3
Nervous Tissue,
68
10
4 ORGAN SYSTEMS OF THE BODY,
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20
Organ Systems of the Body,
80
12
Integumentary System,
80
1
Skeletal System,
80
3
Muscular System,
83
1
Nervous System,
83
1
Endocrine System,
84
1
Cardiovascular (Circulatory) System,
85
1
Lymphatic System,
85
2
Respiratory System,
87
1
Digestive System,
88
1
Urinary System,
88
1
Reproductive System,
89
3
The Body as a Whole,
92
6
5 THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM AND BODY MEMBRANES,
98
22
Classification of Body Membranes,
98
4
Epithelial Membranes,
100
2
Connective Tissue Membranes,
102
1
The Skin,
102
18
Structure of the Skin,
102
4
Appendages of the Skin,
106
4
Functions of the Skin,
110
1
Burns,
111
9
6 THE SKELETAL SYSTEM,
120
36
Functions of the Skeletal System,
120
2
Support,
122
1
Protection,
122
1
Movement,
122
1
Storage,
122
1
Hemopoiesis,
122
1
Types of Bones,
122
1
Structure of Long Bones,
122
1
Microscopic Structure of Bone and Cartilage,
123
2
Bone Formation and Growth,
125
2
Divisions of Skeleton,
127
15
Axial Skeleton,
130
5
Appendicular Skeleton,
135
7
Differences Between a Man's and a Woman's Skeleton,
142
1
Joints (Articulations),
143
13
Kinds of Joints,
144
12
7 THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM,
156
Muscle Tissue,
158
1
Structure of Skeletal Muscle,
159
Microscopic Structure, 159