essentials of anatomy and physiology; 5e

Contents
CHAPTER 1 Organization and General Plan of the Body . . . . . . . . .1
Levels of Organization, 4
Metabolism and Homeostasis, 7
Terminology and General Plan of the Body, 12
CHAPTER 2 Some Basic Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Elements, 24
Atoms, 24
Chemical Bonds, 25
Chemical Reactions, 28
Inorganic Compounds of Importance, 28
Organic Compounds of Importance, 33
CHAPTER 3 Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Cell Structure, 48
Cellular Transport Mechanisms, 52
The Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis, 56
Cell Division, 60
Aging and Cells, 63
CHAPTER 4 Tissues and Membranes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Epithelial Tissue, 70
Connective Tissue, 74
Muscle Tissue, 79
Nerve Tissue, 81
Membranes, 82
Aging and Tissues, 84
CHAPTER 5 The Integumentary System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
The Skin, 90
Subcutaneous Tissue, 99
Aging and the Integumentary System, 101
CHAPTER 6 The Skeletal System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Functions of the Skeleton, 106
Types of Bone Tissue, 106
Classification of Bones, 106
Embryonic Growth of Bone, 108
Factors That Affect Bone Growth and Maintenance, 108
The Skeleton, 112
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