Title | CliffsNotes Anatomy and Physiology Quick Review (Cliffsnotes Quick Review) |
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Language | English |
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Total Pages | 370 |
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Table of Contents
CliffsNotes® Anatomy & Physiology Quick Review, 2nd Edition
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Why You Need This Book
How to Use This Book
Hundreds of Practice Questions Online!
Chapter 1: ANATOMY AND CHEMISTRY BASICS
What Is Anatomy and Physiology?
Atoms, Molecules, Ions, and Bonds
Inorganic Compounds
Organic Molecules
Chemical Reactions in Metabolic Processes
Chapter 2: THE CELL
The Cell and Its Membrane
Cell Junctions
Movement of Substances
Cell Division
Chapter 3: TISSUES
Epithelial Tissue
Connective Tissue
Nervous Tissue
Muscle Tissue
Chapter 4: THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
The Skin and Its Functions
The Epidermis
The Dermis
The Hypodermis
Accessory Organs of the Skin
Chapter 5: BONES AND SKELETAL TISSUES
Functions of Bones
Types of Bones
Bone Structure
Bone Development
Bone Growth
Bone Homeostasis
Surface Features of Bones
Chapter 6: THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
Organization of the Skeleton
Skull: Cranium and Facial Bones
Hyoid Bone
Vertebral Column
Thorax
Pectoral Girdle
Upper Limb
Pelvic Girdle
Lower Limb
Chapter 7: ARTICULATIONS
Classifying Joints
Chapter 8: MUSCLE TISSUE
Types of Muscles
Connective Tissue Associated with Muscle Tissue
Structure of Skeletal Muscle
Muscle Contraction
Muscle metabolism
Structure of Cardiac and Smooth Muscle
Chapter 9: THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM
Skeletal Muscle Actions
Names of Skeletal Muscles
Muscle Size and Arrangement of Muscle Fascicles
Major Skeletal Muscles
Chapter 10: NERVOUS TISSUE
Neurons
Neuroglia
Myelination
Transmission of Nerve Impulses
The Synapse
Chapter 11: THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Nervous System Organization
Nervous System Terminology
The Brain
The Ventricles and Cerebrospinal Fluid
The Meninges
The Blood-Brain Barrier
Cranial Nerves
The Spinal Cord
Spinal Nerves
Reflexes
The Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 12: THE SENSORY SYSTEM
Sensory Receptors
The Somatic Senses
Vision
Hearing
Equilibrium
Smell
Taste
Chapter 13: THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Hormones
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Glands
Endocrine Organs and Tissues
Antagonistic Hormones
Chapter 14: THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
The Functions
The Blood
Blood Formation
Hemostasis
Blood Groups
Circulatory Pathways
The Heart
Cardiac Conduction
Cardiac Muscle Contraction
Electrocardiogram
The Cardiac Cycle
Cardiac Output
Blood Vessels
Blood Pressure
Control of Blood Pressure
Blood Vessels of the Body
Chapter 15: THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
Lymphatic System Components
Lymphatic Vessels
Lymphoid Cells
Lymphatic Tissues and Organs
Chapter 16: THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND OTHER BODY DEFENSES
Protecting Your Body
Nonspecific Barriers
Nonspecific Defenses
Specific Defense (The Immune System)
Major Histocompatibility Complex
Lymphocytes
Antibodies
Costimulation
Humoral and Cell-Mediated Immune Responses
Supplements to the Immune Response
Chapter 17: THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Function of the Respiratory System
Structure of the Respiratory System
Lungs
Mechanics of Breathing
Lung Volumes and Capacities
Gas Exchange
Gas Transport
Control of Respiration
Chapter 18: THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Function of the Digestive System
Structure of the Digestive Tract Wall
Digestive Enzymes
The Mouth
The Pharynx
The Esophagus
Deglutition (Swallowing)
The Stomach
The Small Intestine
Large Intestine
The Pancreas
The Liver and Gallbladder
Regulation of Digestion
Chapter 19: THE URINARY SYSTEM
Anatomy of the Kidneys
Regulation of Urine Concentration
Ureters
Urinary Bladder
Urethra
Chapter 20: THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
What Is Reproduction?
The Male Reproductive System
The Female Reproduction System
REVIEW QUESTIONS
THE RESOURCE CENTER
GLOSSARY
Index