Table of Contents – Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology

Contents

About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Preface
I. Levels of Organisation, Homeostasis and Nomenclature
1. 1.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
2. 1.2 Structural Organisation of the Human Body
3. 1.3 Homeostasis
4. 1.4 Anatomical Terminology
II. Cells and Reproduction
1. 2.1 Synthesis of Biological Macromolecules
2. 2.2 Carbohydrates
3. 2.3 Lipids
4. 2.4 Protein
5. 2.5 Nucleic Acid
6. 2.6 The Cell Membrane
7. 2.7 The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
8. 2.8 The Nucleus and DNA Replication
9. 2.9 Protein Synthesis
10. 2.10 Cell Growth and Division
11. 2.11 Cellular Differentiation
III. Tissues, Organs, Systems
1. 3.1 Types of Tissues
2. 3.2 Epithelial Tissue
3. 3.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
4. 3.4 Muscle Tissue and Motion
5. 3.5 Nervous Tissue Mediates Perception and Response
6. 3.6 Tissue Injury and Ageing
IV. Integumentary System
1. 4.1 Layers of the Skin
2. 4.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
3. 4.3 Functions of the Integumentary System
4. 4.4 Diseases, Disorders and Injuries of the Integumentary System
V. Blood
1. 5.1 An Overview of Blood
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2. 5.2 Production of the Formed Elements
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3. 5.3 Erythrocytes
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4. 5.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
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5. 5.5 Haemostasis
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6. 5.6 Blood Typing
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VI. Cardiovascular System
1. 6.1 Heart Anatomy
2. 6.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
3. 6.3 Cardiac Cycle
4. 6.4 Cardiac Physiology
5. 6.5 Development of the Heart
6. 6.6 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
7. 6.7 Blood Flow, Blood Pressure and Resistance
8. 6.8 Capillary Exchange
9. 6.9 Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
10. 6.10 Circulatory Pathways
11. 6.11 Development of Blood Vessels and Foetal Circulation
VII. Lymphatic System and Immunity
1. 7.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
2. 7.2 Barrier Defences and the Innate Immune Response
3. 7.3 The Adaptive Immune Response: T Lymphocytes and their Functional Types
4. 7.4 The Adaptive Immune Response: B-Lymhocytes and Antibodies
5. 7.5 The Immune Response Against Pathogens
6. 7.6 Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses
7. 7.7 Transplantation and Cancer Immunology
VIII. Respiratory System
1. 8.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
2. 8.2 The Lungs
3. 8.3 The Process of Breathing
4. 8.4 Gas Exchange
5. 8.5 Transport of Gases
6. 8.6 Modifications in Respiratory Functions
7. 8.7 Embryonic Development of the Respiratory System
IX. Muscle System
1. 9.1 Overview of Muscle Tissues
2. 9.2 Skeletal Muscle
3. 9.3 Muscle Fibre Contraction and Relaxation
4. 9.4 Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
5. 9.5 Types of Muscle Fibres
6. 9.6 Exercise and Muscle Performance
7. 9.7 Cardiac Muscle Tissue
8. 9.8 Smooth Muscle
9. 9.9 Development and Regeneration of Muscle Tissue
X. Skeletal System
1. 10.1 The Functions of the Skeletal System
2. 10.2 Bone Classification
3. 10.3 Bone Structure
4. 10.4 Bone Formation and Development
5. 10.5 Fractures: Bone Repair
6. 10.6 Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones and Bone Tissue
7. 10.7 Calcium Homeostasis: Interactions of the Skeletal System and Other Organ Systems
8. 10.8 Divisions of the Skeletal System
9. 10.9 The Skull
10. 10.10 The Vertebral Column
11. 10.11 The Thoracic Cage
12. 10.12 Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton
XI. Musculoskeletal System
1. 11.1 The Pectoral Girdle
2. 11.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
3. 11.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
4. 11.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
5. 11.5 Development of the Appendicular Skeleton
6. 11.6 Classification of Joints
7. 11.7 Fibrous Joints
8. 11.8 Cartilaginous Joints
9. 11.9 Synovial Joints
10. 11.10 Types of Body Movements
11. 11.11 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
12. 11.12 Development of Joints
XII. Digestive System
1. 12.1 Overview of the Digestive System
2. 12.2 Digestive System Processes and Regulation
3. 12.3 The Mouth, Pharynx and Oesophagus
4. 12.4 The Stomach
5. 12.5 The Small and Large Intestines
6. 12.6 Accessory Organs in Digestion: the Liver, Pancreas and Gallbladder
7. 12.7 Chemical Digestion and Absorption
XIII. Nervous System
1. 13.1 Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
2. 13.2 Nervous Tissue
3. 13.3 The Function of Nervous Tissue
4. 13.4 The Action Potential
5. 13.5 Communication between Neurons
6. 13.6 The Embyrologic Perspective
7. 13.7 The Central Nervous System
8. 13.8 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
9. 13.9 The Peripheral Nervous System
10. 13.10 Sensory Perception
11. 13.11 Central Processing
12. 13.12 Motor Responses
XIV. Endocrine System
1. 14.1 An Overview of the Endocrine System
2. 14.2 Hormones
3. 14.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
4. 14.4 The Thyroid Gland
5. 14.5 The Parathyroid Glands
6. 14.6 The Adrenal Glands
7. 14.7 The Pineal Gland
8. 14.8 Gonadal and Placental Hormones
9. 14.9 The Endocrine Pancreas
10. 14.10 Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions
11. 14.11 Development and Ageing of the Endocrine System
XV. Reproductive System
1. 15.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
2. 15.2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
3. 15.3 Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
XVI. Pregnancy and Human Development
1. 16.1 Fertilisation
2. 16.2 Embryonic Development
3. 16.3 Foetal Development
XVII. Urinary System
1. 17.1 Physical Characteristics of Urine
2. 17.2 Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
3. 17.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
4. 17.4 Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
5. 17.5 Physiology of Urine Formation
6. 17.6 Tubular Reabsorption
7. 17.7 Regulation of Renal Blood Flow
8. 17.8 Endocrine Regulation of Kidney Function
9. 17.9 Regulation of Fluid Volume and Composition
10. 17.10 The Urinary System and Homeostasis
11. 17.11 Body Fluids and Fluid Compartments
12. 17.12 Water Balance
13. 17.13 Electrolyte Balance
14. 17.14 Acid-Base Balance
15. 17.15 Disorders of Acid-Base Balance
Appendix A: Unit Measurements and Calculations
Appendix B: Chemical Abbreviations
Glossary
Bibliography