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The human body; an introduction to structure and function

By:

Faller, Adolf [M.D.]

Contributor(s):

Language: English Series: Thieme ElectronicBook Library; Thieme flexibookPublication details: Stuttgart; New York Georg Thieme Verlag c2004Edition: 1st edDescription: xi, 708 p. : illISBN:

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

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Online resources:

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Contents:

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.

Summary: [electronic resource] :Summary: Access restricted by licensing agreement.Summary: Electronic book available in pdf format.Summary: 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.Summary: System requirements: World Wide Web browser, internet connectivity, Adobe Acrobat reader.Summary: Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Electronic book	Hirson Library (St Helier) Shelves	612 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available

The Human Body (Online)

Der Körper des Menschen (Online)

Made available through: Thieme ElectronicBook Library.

Specialty: Physiology.

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[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.