Anatomy & Physiology

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OpenStax College, Houston, Texas, 2013. — 1355 p. — ISBN 1938168135.Human Anatomy and Physiology is designed for the two-semester anatomy and physiology course taken by life science and allied health students. It supports effective teaching and learning, and prepares students for further learning and future careers. The text focuses on the most important concepts and aims to minimize distracting students with more minor details. The units of Human Anatomy and Physiology textbook adhere to the scope and sequence followed by most two-semester courses nationwide:An Introduction to the Human Body The Chemical Level of Organization The Cellular Level of Organization The Tissue Level of Organization The Integumentary System Bone and Skeletal Tissue The Axial Skeleton The Appendicular Skeleton Joints Muscle Tissue The Muscular System Introduction to the Nervous System The Anatomy of the Nervous System The Somatic Nervous System The Autonomic Nervous System The Neurological Exam The Endocrine System Blood The Cardiovascular System: The Heart The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation The Lymphatic System and Immunity The Respiratory System The Digestive System Nutrition and Metabolism The Urinary System Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance The Reproductive System Development and Genetic InheritanceIncludes colour illustrations, interactive link questions, answer key, references with web links, full index.