Introduction to the Human Body, EMEA Edition - Bryan H. Derrickson

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Résumé :

1 Organization of the Human Body 1

1.1 Anatomy and Physiology: An Overview 1

1.2 Life Processes 6

1.3 Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits 7

1.4 Aging and Homeostasis 10

1.5 Anatomical Terms 10

1.6 Body Cavities 15

Chapter Review 19

Critical Thinking Applications 20

Answers to Figure Questions 20

2 Introductory Chemistry 21

2.1 Introduction to Chemistry 21

2.2 Chemical Compounds and Life Processes 28

Chapter Review 38

Critical Thinking Applications 39

Answers to Figure Questions 39

3 Cells 40

3.1 A Generalized View of the Cell 40

3.2 The Plasma Membrane 41

3.3 Transport Across the Plasma Membrane 43

3.4 Cytoplasm 48

3.5 Nucleus 54

3.6 Gene Action: Protein Synthesis 56

3.7 Somatic Cell Division 59

3.8 Cellular Diversity 61

3.9 Aging and Cells 61

Chapter Review 64

Critical Thinking Applications 66

Answers to Figure Questions 66

4 Tissues 67

4.1 Types of Tissues 67

4.2 Epithelial Tissue 68

4.3 Connective Tissue 78

4.4 Membranes 86

4.5 Muscular Tissue 88

4.6 Nervous Tissue 88

4.7 Tissue Repair: Restoring Homeostasis 88

4.8 Aging and Tissues 89

Chapter Review 90

Critical Thinking Applications 92

Answers to Figure Questions 92

5 The Integumentary System 93

5.1 Skin 93

5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin 97

5.3 Functions of the Skin 101

5.4 Skin Wound Healing 102

5.5 Aging and the Integumentary System 104

Chapter Review 109

Critical Thinking Applications 110

Answers to Figure Questions 110

6 The Skeletal System 111

6.1 Functions of Bone and the Skeletal System 111

6.2 Types of Bones 112

6.3 Structure of Bone 112

6.4 Bone Formation 116

6.5 Exercise and Bone Tissue 121

6.6 Divisions of the Skeletal System 122

6.7 Skull: An Overview 124

6.8 Unique Features of the Skull 130

6.9 Vertebral Column 132

6.10 Vertebral Regions 134

6.11 Thorax 137

6.12 Pectoral (Shoulder) Girdle 137

6.13 Upper Limb 139

6.14 Pelvic (Hip) Girdle 142

6.15 Lower Limb 144

6.16 Comparison of Female and Male Skeletons 148

6.17 Aging and the Skeletal System 149

Chapter Review 153

Critical Thinking Applications 155

Answers to Figure Questions 155

7 Joints 156

7.1 Classification of Joints 156

7.2 Fibrous Joints 157

7.3 Cartilaginous Joints 159

7.4 Synovial Joints 159

7.5 Types of Movements at Synovial Joints 161

7.6 Types of Synovial Joints 164

7.7 The Knee Joint 166

7.8 Aging and Joints 169

Chapter Review 171

Critical Thinking Applications 172

Answers to Figure Questions 172

8 The Muscular System 173

8.1 Overview of Muscular Tissue 173

8.2 Skeletal Muscle Tissue 174

8.3 Contraction and Relaxation of Skeletal Muscle 178

8.4 Metabolism of Skeletal Muscle Tissue 183

8.5 Control of Muscle Tension 185

8.6 Exercise and Skeletal Muscle Tissue 186

8.7 Cardiac Muscle Tissue 187

8.8 Smooth Muscle Tissue 187

8.9 Aging and Muscular Tissue 189

8.10 How Skeletal Muscles Produce Movement 189

8.11 Principal Skeletal Muscles 190

Chapter Review 218

Critical Thinking Applications 220

Answers to Figure Questions 221

9 Nervous Tissue 222

9.1 Overview of the Nervous System 222

9.2 Histo...

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Gerard J. Tortora is Professor of Biology and former Biology Coordinator at Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey, where he teaches human anatomy and physiology as well as microbiology. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and his master's degree in science education from Montclair State College. He is a member of many professional organizations, including the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), the American Society of Microbiology (ASM), American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), National Education Association (NEA), and the Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists (MACUB).

Bryan H. Derrickson is Professor of Biology at Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida, where he teaches human anatomy and physiology as well as general biology and human sexuality. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Morehouse College and his doctorate in cell biology from Duke University. Bryan studied at Duke in the Physiology Division of the Department of Cell Biology, so while his degree is in cell biology, his training focused on physiology. At Valencia, he has served as a member of the Faculty Senate, which is the governing body of the college, and as a member of the Teaching and Learning Academy, which sets the standards for the acquisition of tenure by faculty members. Nationally, he is a member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) and the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT).