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Tables of Contents for Structure & Function of the Human Body
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
UNIT I The Body as a Whole
1
54
Introduction to the Human Body
3
10
Studies of the Human Body
4
1
Body Systems
4
1
Body Processes
5
1
Directions in the Body
6
2
Body Cavities
8
2
The Metric System
10
3
Chemistry, Matter, and Life
13
10
What Is Chemistry?
14
1
A Look at Atoms
14
1
Elements, Molecules, and Compounds
14
3
Chemical Bonds
17
1
Acids, Bases, and Buffers
18
1
The Chemistry of Living Matter
18
5
Cells and Their Functions
23
12
Structure of the Cell
24
1
The Organelles
24
3
Cell Functions
27
8
Tissues, Glands, and Membranes
35
12
Tissue Classification
36
1
Epithelial Tissue
36
2
Connective Tissue
38
2
Muscle Tissue
40
1
Nervous Tissue
41
1
Membranes
42
5
The Skin
47
8
Structure of the Integumentary Systems
48
1
Appendages of the Skin
49
1
Functions of the Skin
50
1
Observation of the Skin
51
1
Care of the Skin
52
3
UNIT II Movement and Support
55
44
The Skeleton: Bones and Joints
57
26
The Bones
58
14
The Joints
72
11
The Muscular System
83
16
Characteristics of Skeletal Muscle
84
3
The Mechanics of Muscle Movement
87
3
Skeletal Muscle Groups
90
9
UNIT III Coordination and Control
99
56
The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
101
14
The Nervous System as a Whole
102
1
Neurons and Their Functions
102
5
The Spinal Cord
107
2
Spinal Nerves
109
1
The Autonomic Nervous System
109
6
The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves
115
14
The Brain and its Protective Structures
116
2
Divisions of the Brain
118
6
Brain Studies
124
1
Cranial Nerves
124
5
The Sensory System
129
14
Senses and Sensory Mechanisms
130
1
The Eye
130
4
The Ear
134
4
Other Special Sense Organs
138
1
General Senses
139
4
The Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones
143
12
Functions of Hormones
144
1
The Endocrine Glands and Their Hormones
144
6
Other Hormone-Producing Tissues
150
1
Hormones and Stress
150
5
UNIT IV Circulation and Body Defense
155
58
The Blood
157
14
Functions of the Blood
158
1
Blood Constituents
158
4
Hemostasis
162
1
Blood Typing and Transfusions
163
2
Blood Studies
165
6
The Heart
171
12
Circulation and the Heart
172
1
Structure of the Heart
172
2
Function of the Heart
174
5
Instruments Used in Heart Studies
179
4
Blood Vessels and Blood Circulation
183
18
Blood Vessels
184
1
Names of Systemic Arteries
185
6
Names of Systemic Veins
191
3
The Physiology and Circulation
194
4
Pulse and Blood Pressure
198
3
The Lymphatic System and Immunity
201
12
The Lymphatic System
202
2
Lymphoid Tissue
204
3
The Reticuloendothelial System
207
1
Immunity
207
6
UNIT V Energy: Supply and Use
213
58
Respiration
215
12
The Respiratory System
216
4
The Lung Cavities
220
1
Physiology of Respiration
220
7
Digestion
227
16
What the Digestive System Does
228
8
The Accessory Structures
236
2
The Process of Digestion
238
5
Metabolism, Nutrition, and Body Temperature
243
10
Metabolism
244
1
Some Practical Aspects of Nutrition
245
2
Body Temperature
247
6
The Urinary System and Body Fluids
253
18
Organs of the Urinary Systems
254
1
The Kidneys
254
9
Organs That Store and Transport Urine
263
2
The Urine
265
1
Body Fluids
265
6
UNIT VI Perpetuating Life
271
30
Reproduction
273
16
The Male Reproductive System
274
3
Hormonal Control of Male Reproduction
277
1
The Female Reproductive System
278
3
The Menstrual Cycle
281
2
Menopause
283
1
Contraception
284
5
Developing and Heredity
289
12
Pregnancy
290
3
Childbirth
293
2
The Mammary Glands and Lactation
295
1
Heredity
296
5
Suggestions for Further Study
301
2
Glossary
303
12
Biologic Terminology
315
4
Appendixes
319
2
Metric Measurements
319
1
Celsius-Fahrenheit Temperature Conversion Scale
320
1
Index
321