Essentials of human anatomy & physiology /
Elaine N. Marieb
- Sixth edition.
- Singapore : Pearson Education Asia Pte. Ltd., c2000.
- xviii, 558 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Includes index.
The human body -- Basic chemistry -- Cells and tissues -- Skin and body membranes -- The skeletal system -- The muscular system -- The nervous system -- Special senses -- The endocrine system -- Blood -- The cardiovascular system -- The lymphatic system and body defenses -- The respiratory system -- The digestive system and body metabolism -- The urinary system -- The reproductive system -- Appendixes.
An excellent introduction to the structure and function of the human body, Marieb's classic uses an easy-to-read writing style that provides accurate and thorough coverage, while making concepts easy to understand. The Sixth Edition features a new "Focus on Careers" section that uses interviews with working professionals, and also comes packaged with the bestselling A.D.A.M.