Contents
Preface vii
Preface to the First Edition ix
About the Companion Website xi
Chapter 1. Introduction to Anatomy
and Physiology 3
Chapter 2. The Cell: The Common
Physiological Denominator 11
Chapter 3.
Fundamental BiochemicalPathways and Processes in Cellular Physiology 57
Chapter 4. Tissue Structure and Organization 85
Chapter5. IntegumentarySystem 121
Chapter 6. BonesandSkeIetaISystem 139
Chapter 7. MuscuIarTissue 179
Chapter8. IntroductiontotheNervousSystem 215
Chapter 9. Central Nervous System 241
Chapter 10. Peripheral and Autonomic
Nervous System 265
Chapter 11. SpeciaISenses 297
Chapter 12. Endocrine System 323
Chapter 13. CardiovascuIarSystem 375
Chapter 14. RespiratorySystem 417
Chapter 15. Immunity 441
Chapter 1 6. UrinarySystem 459
Chapter 1 7. DigestiveSystem 483
Chapter 18. Lactation 529
Chapter 19. Reproduction 557
Glossary 591
Index 633