Patton, Kevin T.,

The human body in health & disease / Kevin T. Patton and Gary A. Thibodeau. - Seventh edition. - xxiii, 776 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction to the body -- Chemistry of life -- Cells -- Tissue -- Organ systems -- Mechanisms of disease -- Skin and Membranes -- Skeletal system -- Muscular system -- Nervous system -- Senses -- Endocrine system -- Blood -- Heart and heart disease -- Circulation of the blood -- Lymphatic system and immunity -- Respiratory system -- Digestive system -- Nutrition and metabolism -- Urinary system -- Fluid and electrolyte balance -- Acid-base balance -- Reproductive systems -- Growth and development -- Genetics and genetic diseases.

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Physiological Phenomena.
Anatomy.
Pathologic Processes.