The human body; an introduction to structure and function

Faller, Adolf [M.D.]

The human body; an introduction to structure and function - 1st ed. - Stuttgart; New York Georg Thieme Verlag c2004 - xi, 708 p. : ill. - Thieme ElectronicBook Library; Thieme flexibook .

The Human Body (Online) Der Körper des Menschen (Online) Made available through: Thieme ElectronicBook Library. Specialty: Physiology. Also available in print.

1 Biology of the Cell -- 2 Genetics and Evolution -- 3 Tissues -- 4 The Locomotor System (Musculoskeletal System) -- 5 The Heart and Blood Vessels -- 6 Blood, the Immune System, and Lymphoid Organs -- 7 The Endocrine System -- 8 The Respiratory System -- 9 The Digestive System -- 10 The Kidneys and Urinary Tract -- 11 The Reproductive Organs -- 12 Reproduction, Development, and Birth -- 13 The Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems -- 14 The Autonomic Nervous System -- 15 Sense Organs -- 16 The Skin and Its Appendages -- 17 Quantities and Units of Measurement -- Glossary -- Index.

[electronic resource] : Access restricted by licensing agreement. Electronic book available in pdf format. The basic principles of the anatomy and physiology of the human body are presented in easy-to-read language with clearly integrated text and illustrations. Full consideration is given to the interests of various disciplines in the health care field. The main topics are: Biology of the Cell; Genetics and Evolution; Musculoskeletal System; Heart and Vascular System; Blood, Immune System and Lymphatic Organs; Endocrine Organs; Digestive System; Reproduction, Development and Birth; Central and Peripheral Nervous System;Other features are the summary at the end of each chapter, which reviews the chapter contents; the detailed Table of Contents at the start of each chapter; and the fold-out color plate of a fully labeled skeleton. Additional reasons to purchase this book: Handy, four-color, softcover volume. Concise information for biologists, physicians, nurses, health aids, physicians? assistants, paramedics, physical therapists, and anyone interested in biology and medicine. System requirements: World Wide Web browser, internet connectivity, Adobe Acrobat reader. Mode of access: World Wide Web.


Original in German
Original in German
Original in German
Original in German
Translation of Der Körper des Menschen.

9781604061161 9781588901224 (TNY) 9783131292711 (GTV) 3131292717 (GTV) 158890122X (TNY)
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