Essentials of human anatomy and physiology /

Marieb, Elaine N.

Essentials of human anatomy and physiology / Elaine N. Marieb. - Fifth edtion. - California : Addision-Wesley Publishing Company, c1997 - xvi, 502 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.

Includes index.

The human body -- Basic chemistry -- Cells and tissues -- Skin and body membranes -- The skeletal system -- The muscular system -- The nervous system -- Special senses -- The endocrine system -- Blood -- The cardiovascular system -- The lymphatic system and body defenses -- The respiratory system -- The digestive system and body metabolism -- The urinary system -- The reproductive system -- Appendixes.

An excellent introduction to the structure and function of the human body, Marieb's classic uses an easy-to-read writing style that provides accurate and thorough coverage, while making concepts easy to understand.

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HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

QP 34.5 .M37 1997