This text is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to why the human body works as it does. It has a strong clinical focus, with clinical notes and systems pathologies case studies. In addition, it emphasises the application of concepts, in order to develop the students' problem-solving skills. There are homeostasis summary tables, which explain the more complex concepts such as protein synthesis and mitosis.
Part one: organization of the human body; the human organism; the
chemical basis of life; structure and function of the cell; histology - the
study of tissues. Part two: support and movement; integumentary system;
skeletal system: bones and bone tissue; skeletal system: gross anatomy;
articulations and movement; receptor responses and membrane potentials;
muscular system: histology and physiology. Muscular system: gross anatomy.
Part three: integration and control systems; functional organization of
nervous tissue; central nervous system - brain and spinal cord; peripheral
nervous system - cranial nerves and spinal nerves; the senses; autonomic
nervous system; functional organization of the endocrine system; endocrine
glands. Part four: regulation and maintenance; cardiovascular system: blood;
cardiovascular system: the heart; cardiovascular system: peripheral
circulation and regulation; lymphatic system and immunity; respiratory
system; digestive system; nutrition, metabolism, and temperature regulation;
urinary system; water, electrolytes, and acid-base balance. Part five:
reproduction and development; reproductive system; development, growth,
ageing, and genetics.
