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The Human Body : Linking Structure and Function.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Carlson, Bruce M.
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (906 pages)
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Chantilly : Elsevier Science & Technology, 2025.
- Summary:
- The Human Body: Linking Structure and Function, Second Edition offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the human anatomy, making it an invaluable resource for students and professionals alike.
- Contents:
- Front Cover
- The Human Body
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Sources of borrowed illustrations
- Preface to second edition
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Cells
- The plasma membrane
- Lipid bilayer
- Plasma membrane proteins
- Channels, pumps, and carriers
- The nucleus
- The cytoplasm
- Organelles
- Rough endoplasmic reticulum
- Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
- Golgi apparatus
- Lysosomes
- Peroxisomes
- Proteasomes
- Mitochondria
- Cytoskeleton
- Microtubules
- Microfilaments
- Intermediate filaments
- Centrosome
- Cilia and flagella
- Cytoplasmic inclusions
- Transport across the cell membrane
- Endocytosis
- Exocytosis
- Transcytosis
- The cell cycle and cell division
- Cell cycle
- Cell division
- Summary
- 2 Tissues
- Epithelia
- Epithelial cells
- Types of epithelia
- Connective tissues
- Types of connective tissue
- Fibroelastic connective tissue
- Collagen fibers
- Elastic fibers
- Reticular fibers
- Ground substance
- Cartilage
- Bone
- Adipose tissue
- Blood
- Other components of connective tissue
- Muscle
- Skeletal muscle
- Cardiac muscle
- Smooth muscle
- Nervous tissue
- Neurons
- Glial cells
- How a neuron conducts signals
- 3 Skin
- Structure of skin
- Mechanical properties of skin
- Skin as a sense organ
- Nonencapsulated nerve endings
- Free nerve endings
- Peritrichial nerve endings
- Encapsulated nerve endings
- Meissner corpuscles
- Merkel cells
- Pacinian corpuscles
- Ruffini corpuscles
- End bulbs
- Thermal regulation
- Emotions and the skin
- Pigmentation and protection from ultraviolet radiation
- Skin as a barrier
- Skin appendages-hair and nails
- Hair
- Nails
- Microbiology of the skin
- Maintaining the integrity of the skin
- Aging and the skin
- 4 The skeleton
- Evolutionary origins of the skeleton.
- Embryonic origins of the skeleton
- Direct (intramembranous) bone formation in the embryo
- Long bones and their formation by endochondral ossification
- The epiphyseal plate and growth in length of a bone
- Growth in diameter and the formation of compact bone
- Further modeling of a long bone
- Reorganization (remodeling) of compact bone
- Mechanical stimuli, remodeling, and the internal architecture of a bone
- Fracture healing
- Endocrines and bone
- The aging skeleton
- Joints
- Osteoarthritis
- 5 The muscular system
- The overall organization of a muscle
- Evolution of muscle
- Muscle contraction
- The stimulus to contract
- The molecular basis of muscle contraction
- The cellular basis of muscle contraction
- Contraction of an entire muscle
- Motor units
- The sensory apparatus of a muscle
- The connective tissue in a muscle
- Muscle architecture in relation to function
- Muscle contractions and the whole body
- Muscle metabolism during contraction
- Muscle fatigue and recovery
- Growth and adaptation of muscle
- Muscle growth
- Training effects on muscle
- Muscle atrophy
- Muscle regeneration
- The aging of muscle
- 6 The nervous system
- Evolution of the nervous system
- Overall structure of the nervous system
- Peripheral nervous system
- Central nervous system
- Spinal cord
- Brain
- Brainstem
- Cerebellum
- Diencephalon
- Thalamus
- Hypothalamus
- Telencephalon
- Olfactory region
- Limbic system
- Cerebral cortex
- Neuronal pathways and circuits
- Pain pathway
- Somatic motor pathways
- Neural regeneration and stem cells
- Regeneration of a peripheral nerve
- Regeneration in the brain and spinal cord
- Aging in the nervous system
- 7 Special senses-vision and hearing
- Visual system
- Evolution of vision.
- The human eye as a camera
- Eyelids and tears
- The eyeball
- Cornea and sclera
- Iris and Pupil
- Lens and ciliary apparatus
- Vitreous humor
- Retina
- Vision
- Rods and cones
- Phototransduction
- Processing of visual signals by the retina
- Retinal output
- Auditory system
- Evolution of the auditory system
- The human ear
- External ear
- Middle ear
- Inner ear
- Cochlea
- Central processing of hearing
- The vestibular system
- 8 The lymphoid system and immunity
- Development and organization of the lymphoid system
- Cells of the lymphoid system
- B-lymphocytes
- T-lymphocytes
- Natural killer cells
- Macrophages
- Neutrophils
- Eosinophils and basophils
- Mast cells
- Dendritic cells
- Molecular players in immune responses
- Antibodies
- Complement
- Major histocompatibility complex4
- Cytokines
- Receptors and ligands
- Lymphoid tissues and organs
- Thymus
- Bone marrow and B-lymphocyte maturation
- Lymph nodes
- Spleen
- Skin and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue
- Functions of the immune system
- Innate immunity
- Adaptive immunity
- A local bacterial infection
- A viral infection
- Cancer surveillance
- Graft rejection
- Protection from parasitic infections
- Hypersensitivity
- Interactions with other systems
- 9 The endocrine system
- Evolution of the endocrine system
- The hierarchical hormone system
- Pituitary gland (hypophysis)
- Thyroid gland
- Adrenal glands
- Adrenal cortex
- Adrenal medulla
- Gonads
- Ovaries
- Testes
- Nonhierarchical endocrine glands
- Control of calcium balance
- Glucose regulation and the pancreas
- Adipose tissue as an endocrine organ
- 10 The circulatory system
- Blood cells
- Red blood cells (erythrocytes)
- White blood cells (leukocytes)
- Platelets
- Blood plasma
- Heart.
- Cardiac rhythms
- The vasculature
- Arteries
- The microcirculation
- Veins
- Special circulations
- Limbs
- Coronary circulation
- Skin vasculature
- Hepatic portal vein
- Elements controlling circulatory dynamics
- Blood pressure
- Blood gases
- Heat management
- Emotional factors and cardiovascular function
- The lymphatic system
- 11 The respiratory system
- Breathing
- The nose
- The nose during breathing
- Olfaction
- The pharynx
- The larynx
- The lower respiratory tract
- The respiratory tree (conducting zone)
- Gas exchange in the lungs (respiratory zone)
- 12 The digestive system
- Evolution of the digestive system
- Oral cavity
- Lips
- Mastication
- Teeth
- Tongue
- Salivary Glands
- Pharynx and esophagus
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Structure
- Digestion and absorption
- Carbohydrate digestion and absorption
- Protein digestion and absorption
- Lipid digestion and absorption
- Transport of absorbed digestive products
- Transport of water and electrolytes
- Large intestine
- Digestion and absorption in the large intestine
- The colonic microbiome
- Motility of the colon
- Formation of feces and defecation
- 13 The urinary system
- Evolution of the urinary system
- The formation of urine
- Filtration
- Secretion and reabsorption
- The proximal tubule
- The loop of Henle
- Distal convoluted tubule
- Collecting tubules and ducts
- The renal medulla and its countercurrent multiplier system
- Other functions of the kidneys
- The juxtaglomerular apparatus and the control of blood pressure
- The storage and transport of urine
- Ureter
- Urinary bladder
- Urethra
- 14 The reproductive system
- The male reproductive system
- Sperm production (spermatogenesis)
- Sperm transport
- Slow passive sperm transport.
- Fast active sperm transport (ejaculation)
- The female reproductive system
- Egg production (oogenesis)
- Female reproductive cycles
- Egg transport
- Sperm transport in the female reproductive tract
- Fertilization
- Embryo transport and pregnancy
- Breast development and lactation
- 15 The human body throughout life
- The embryo
- Fertilization and early development
- Setting up the body plan
- Organ formation
- The fetal period
- Childbirth
- Childhood
- Puberty
- Adulthood
- Menopause and andropause
- Menopause
- Andropause
- Old age
- Glossary
- Index
- Back Cover.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 0-443-33425-0
- 0-443-33424-2
- OCLC:
- 1535401982
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