TY - BOOK AU - Tortora, Gerard J. AU - Derrickson, Bryan TI - Principles of anatomy and physiology SN - 9781118345009 AV - GC QP 34.5 .T67 2014 PY - 2014/// CY - Wiley, Danvers, MA PB - John Wiley & Sons KW - HUMAN ANATOMY KW - HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; An introduction to the human body -- The chemical level of organization -- The cellular level of organization -- The tissue level of organization -- The integumentary system -- The skeletal system : bone tissue ; the axial skeleton ; the appendicular skeleton -- Joints -- Muscular tissue -- The muscular system -- Nervous tissue -- The spinal cord and spinal nerves -- The brain and cranial nerves -- The autonomic nervous system -- Sensory, motor, and integrative systems -- The special senses -- The endocrine system -- The cardiovascular system : the blood ; the heart ; blood vessels and hemodynamics -- The lymphatic system and immunity -- The respiratory system -- The digestive system -- Metabolism and nutrition -- The urinary system -- Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base homeostasis -- The reproductive systems -- Development and inheritance N2 - Written and illustrated for two-terms, this book offers a complete teaching and learning environment. It helps in building students' confidence because it takes the guess work out of studying by providing a clear roadmap ER -