This widely read classic is an excellent primer on normal anatomy and physiology, as well as an introduction to the human disease process. The well-organized text is presented in a manner that is easily digested and retained, with a writing style that is easy to understand and will engage students. Information covers normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, basic microbiology, and chemistry.

Table of Contents

Unit I: THE BODY AS A WHOLE CH 1: Organization of the Human Body CH 2: Chemistry, Matter, and Life CH 3: Cells and Their Functions CH 4: Tissues, Glands, and Membranes Unit II: DISEASE AND THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE CH 5: Disease and Disease-Producing Organisms CH 6: The Skin in Health and Disease Unit III: MOVEMENT AND SUPPORT CH 7: The Skeleton: Bones and Joints CH 8: The Muscular System Unit IV: COORDINATION AND CONTROL CH 9: The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves CH 10: The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves CH 11: The Sensory System CH 12: The Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones Unit V: CIRCULATION AND BODY DEFENSE CH 13: The Blood CH 14: The Heart and Heart Disease CH 15: Blood Vessels and Blood Circulation CH 16: The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Tissue CH 17: Body Defenses, Immunity, and Vaccines Unit VI: ENERGY: SUPPLY AND USE CH 18: Respiratory System CH 19: Digestive System CH 20: Metabolism, Nutrition, and Body Temperature CH 21: Body Fluids CH 22: The Urinary System Unit VII: PERPETUATION OF LIFE CH 23: The Male and Female Reproductive Systems CH 24: Development and Birth CH 25: Heredity and Hereditary Diseases Glossary Glossary of Word Parts Appendix 1: Metric Measurements Appendix 2: Celsius-Fahrenheit Temperature Conversion Scale Appendix 3: Periodic Table of the Elements Appendix 4: Laboratory Tests Table 1: Routine Urinalysis Table 2: Complete Blood Count Table 3: Blood Chemistry Tests Appendix 5: Infectious Diseases and their Causative Conditions Table 1: Bacterial Diseases Table 2: Viral Diseases Table 3: Prion Diseases Table 4: Fungal Diseases Table 5: Protozol Diseases Appendix 6: Answers to "Chapter Checkpoint" and "Zooming In" Questions Appendix 7: Dissection Atlas