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Understanding the Human Body: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd Edition

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Overview

<p>Discover this essential guide to understanding the remarkable anatomy and physiology of the human body, presented by a trusted surgeon and professor of medicine.</p>

Topics Covered:
  • By This Professor
  • 01: Cardiovascular System-Anatomy of the Heart
  • 02: Cardiovascular System-Physiology of the Heart
  • 03: Cardiovascular System-Anatomy of the Great Vessels
  • 04: Cardiovascular System-Physiology of the Great Vessels
  • 05: Respiratory System-Anatomy of the Lungs
  • 06: Respiratory System-Physiology of the Lungs
  • 07: Nervous System-Anatomy of the Brain
  • 08: Nervous System-Physiology of the Brain
  • 09: Nervous System-Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
  • 10: Nervous System-Autonomic Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
  • 11: Nervous System-The Eyes
  • 12: Nervous System-The Ears, Hearing, and Equilibrium
  • 13: Nervous System-Memory
  • 14: Digestive System-Anatomy of the Mouth, Esophagus, and Stomach
  • 15: Digestive System-Physiology of the Mouth, Esophagus, and Stomach
  • 16: Digestive System-Anatomy of the Pancreas, Liver, and the Biliary Tree
  • 17: Digestive System-Physiology of the Pancreas, Liver, and the Biliary Tree
  • 18: Digestive System-Anatomy of the Small Intestine, Colon, and Rectum
  • 19: Digestive System-Physiology of the Small Intestine, Colon, and Rectum
  • 20: Endocrine System-The Pituitary and Adrenal Glands
  • 21: Endocrine System-Pancreas
  • 22: Endocrine System-Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
  • 23: Urinary System-Anatomy of the Kidneys, Ureters, and Bladder
  • 24: Urinary System-Physiology of the Kidneys, Ureters, and Bladder
  • 25: Reproductive System-Male
  • 26: Reproductive System-Female
  • 27: Reproductive System-Physiology of Genetic Inheritance
  • 28: Musculoskeletal System-Physiology and Physics of the Muscles
  • 29: Musculoskeletal System-Anatomy of the Muscles
  • 30: Musculoskeletal System-Bones
  • 31: Immune System-Anatomy and Physiology

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