Name: Memmler's the Human Body in Health and Disease By Ruth Lundeen Memmler
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Memmler's the Human Body in Health and Disease Summary

Memmler's the Human Body in Health and Disease by Ruth Lundeen Memmler

This widely read classic is an excellent primer on normal anatomy and physiology, basic microbiology, chemistry, and an introduction to the human disease process. New to this edition is a beautifully revised design and art program with new illustrations that include anatomical line drawings and clinical photos and photomicrographs. New content includes "Word Derivations" sections that promote recognition of scientific terms, "Health Professions" boxes that provide information on the various health careers, and new types of end-of chapter questions. A back-of-book CD-ROM for students with an image atlas and audio pronunciation glossary is included. Online courses for use with WebCT and Blackboard are available. LiveAdvise online student tutoring and faculty support come as a bonus with every text.

Unit I - The Body as a Whole Organization of the Human Body Chemistry, Matter, and Life Cells and Their Functions Tissues, Glands, and Membranes Unit II - Disease and the First Line of Defense Disease and Disease-Producing Organisms The Skin in Health and Disease Unit III - Movement and Support The Skeleton: Bones and Joints The Muscular System Unit IV - Coordination and Control The Nervous System: the Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves The Sensory System The Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones Unit V - Circulation and Body Defense The Blood The Heart and Heart Disease Blood Vessels and Blood Circulation The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Tissue Body Defenses, Immunity, and Vaccines Unit VI - Energy: Supply and Use Respiration Digestion Metabolism, Nutrition, and Body Temperature Body Fluids The Urinary System Unit VII - Perpetuation of Life The Male and Female Reproductive Systems Development and Birth Heredity and Hereditary Diseases Glossary Glossary of Word Parts Appx 1 - Metric measurements Appx 2 - Celsius-Fahrenheit temperature conversion scale Appx 3 - Periodic table of the elements Appx 4 - Laboratory tests Table 1, Routine urinalysis Table 2, Complete blood count Table 3, Blood chemistry tests Appx 5 - Typical disease conditions and causative organisms Table 1, Bacterial diseases Table 2, Fungal diseases Table 3, Viral diseases Table 4, Protozoal diseases Appx 6 - Answers to "Chapter Checkpoint" and "Zooming In" questions

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GOR001954439

ISBN 13

9780781742320

ISBN 10

0781742323

Title

Memmler's the Human Body in Health and Disease by Ruth Lundeen Memmler

Author

Ruth Lundeen Memmler

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

Year published

2005-03-01

Number of pages

577

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Memmler's the Human Body in Health and Disease Ruth Lundeen Memmler

Memmler's the Human Body in Health and Disease by Ruth Lundeen Memmler

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Memmler's the Human Body in Health and Disease Summary

Memmler's the Human Body in Health and Disease by Ruth Lundeen Memmler

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