The Human Body in Health & Disease 3rd edition, not only presents a body systems approach with a strong emphasis on vocabulary and basic anatomy and physiology concepts, but it also presents the basic mechanisms of disease and pathologic conditions associated with each body system. This comprehensive text is dominated by two unifying themes:: the complementarity of structure and function and homeostasis. The integrating principle of homeostasis is used to show how normal structure and function is achieved and maintained. Failures of homeostasis are shown as basic mechanisms of disease. As a result, anatomy, physiology, and pathology emerge as living and dynamic topics of personal interest and relevance to the student at this level. Content covers topics in a very friendly writing style that has won the loyalty of many users and has made Health & Disease one of the top-selling books in this market.
An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body. Cells and Tissues. Organ Systems of the Body. Mechanisms of Disease. The Integumentary System and Body Membranes. The Skeletal System. The Muscular System. The Nervous System. The Senses. The Endocrine System. Blood. The Heart and Heart Disease. The Circulation of the Blood. The Lymphatic System and Immunity. The Respiratory System. The Digestive System. Nutrition and Metabolism. The Urinary System. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance. Acid-Base Balance. The Reproductive System. Growth and Development. Genetics and Genetic Diseases. Appendix A: Chemistry of Life. Appendix B: Examples of Pathological Conditions. Appendix C: Medical Terminology. Appendix D: Clinical and Laboratory Values. Appendix E: Common Abbreviations and Symbols.