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1.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
1.2 Structural Organization of the Human Body
1.3 Functions of Human Life
1.5 Homeostasis
2.2 Chemical Bonds
2.4 Inorganic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
2.5 Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
Introduction
3.1 The Cell Membrane
3.5 Cell Growth and Division
3.6 Cellular Differentiation
4.1 Types of Tissues
4.2 Epithelial Tissue
4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
4.4 Muscle Tissue and Motion
5.1 Layers of the Skin
5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
6.3 Bone Structure
6.4 Bone Formation and Development
8.5 Development of the Appendicular Skeleton
9.1 Classification of Joints
9.2 Fibrous Joints
9.4 Synovial Joints
9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
10.2 Skeletal Muscle
11.2 Naming Skeletal Muscles
18.1 An Overview of Blood
18.6 Blood Typing
19.1 Heart Anatomy
19.4 Cardiac Physiology
20.5 Circulatory Pathways
21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
21.2 Barrier Defenses and the Innate Immune Response
21.4 The Adaptive Immune Response: B-lymphocytes and Antibodies
22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
22.2 The Lungs
22.3 The Process of Breathing
22.4 Gas Exchange
22.5 Transport of Gases
22.6 Modifications in Respiratory Functions
26.1 Body Fluids and Fluid Compartments
1.4 Requirements for Human Life
2.1 Elements and Atoms: the Building Blocks of Matter
12.1 Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
12.4 The Action Potential
13.2 The Central Nervous System
13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
14.1 Sensory Perception
14.2 Central Processing
14.3 Motor Responses
15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System - 1203
15.2 Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
15.3 Central Control
17.1 An Overview of the Endocrine System
20.6 Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation
22.7 Embryonic Development of the Respiratory System
23.1 Overview of the Digestive System
23.2 Digestive System Processes and Regulation
23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
24.1 Overview of Metabolic Reactions
24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
25.1 Physical Characteristics of Urine
25.5 Physiology of Urine Formation
25.6 Tubular Reabsorption
27.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
27.2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
28.1 Fertilization
28.2 Embryonic Development
28.4 Maternal Changes During Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth
28.5 Adjustments of the Infant at Birth and Postnatal Stages
28.6 Lactation
Appendix
Glossary
1203 Glossary
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