Full Description
Rizzo/Ratliff's highly popular FUNDAMENTALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 5th Edition, is written specifically for learners in a one-semester introductory anatomy and physiology course. Illustrations and practical applications cater to learners with varying levels of anatomy and physiology knowledge. Renowned for its clear approach to teaching, the text presents anatomy and physiology in an easily understandable manner. This text will guide you along a journey of understanding how the human body operates by providing an overview of the structures and functions of each major body system. It highlights common health alerts, diseases and disorders of each system to relate textual information to real-life examples to increase comprehension. The learning experience is enhanced with high-quality illustrations that bring concepts to life.
Contents
Preface.
1. The Human Body.
2. The Chemistry of Life.
3. Cell Structure.
4. Cellular Metabolism and Reproduction: Mitosis and Meiosis.
5. Tissues.
6. The Integumentary System.
7. The Skeletal System.
8. The Articular System.
9. The Muscular System.
10. The Nervous System: Introduction, Spinal Cord, and Spinal Nerves.
11. The Nervous System: The Brain, Cranial Nerves, Autonomic Nervous System, and the Special Senses.
12. The Endocrine System.
13. The Blood.
14. The Cardiovascular System.
15. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems.
16. The Digestive System and Nutrition.
17. The Respiratory System.
18. The Urinary System.
19. The Reproductive System.
