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Structure & Function of the Body - E-Book

Structure & Function of the Body - E-Book

Gary A. Thibodeau | Kevin T. Patton

(2013)

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Simple and straightforward, Thibodeau and Patton's Structure & Function of the Body, 14th Edition makes the difficult concepts of anatomy and physiology clear and easier to understand. Focusing on the normal structure and function of the human body and what the body does to maintain homeostasis, this introductory text provides more than 400 vibrantly detailed illustrations and a variety of interactive learning tools to help you establish an essential foundation for success in the care of the human body. This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content may not be included.


Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front cover Cover
Anatomical directions IFC
Contents in brief i
Front matter iii
Structure & function of the body 14th edition iii
Copyright page iv
About the authors v
Preface vii
Unifying themes vii
Organization and content vii
Pedagogical features viii
Illustrations ix
Clear view of the human body x
Companion CD-ROM x
Supplements x
Anatomy & physiology online x
TEACH instructor resource xi
Instructor’s electronic resource xi
Study guide xi
Evolve xi
A word of thanks xii
Table of contents xv
1 An introduction to the structure and function of the body xx
Objectives xx
The scientific method 1
Structural levels of organization 2
Anatomical position 5
Anatomical directions 5
Planes or body sections 5
Body cavities 7
Body regions 11
The balance of body functions 12
Outline summary 14
The scientific method 14
Structural levels of organization 15
Anatomical position 15
Anatomical directions 15
Planes or body sections (see figure 1-4) 15
Body cavities (see figure 1-5) 15
Body regions (see figure 1-9) 15
The balance of body functions 15
2 Chemistry of life 18
Objectives 18
Levels of chemical organization 19
Atoms 19
Elements, molecules, and compounds 20
Chemical bonding 21
Ionic bonds 21
Covalent bonds 22
Hydrogen bonds 23
Inorganic chemistry 23
Water 23
Acids, bases, and salts 25
Organic chemistry 26
Carbohydrates 26
Lipids 27
Proteins 28
Nucleic acids 29
Outline summary 31
Levels of chemical organization 31
Chemical bonding 31
Inorganic chemistry 32
Organic chemistry 32
3 Cells and tissues 36
Objectives 36
Cells 37
Size and shape 37
Composition 38
Parts of the cell 38
Plasma membrane 38
Cytoplasm 39
Ribosomes 40
Endoplasmic reticulum 40
Golgi apparatus 40
Mitochondria 41
Lysosomes 42
Centrosome 42
Cell extensions 42
Nucleus 43
Nucleolus.  43
Chromatin and chromosomes.  43
Relationship of cell structure and function 44
Movement of substances through cell membranes 44
Passive transport processes 44
Diffusion 45
Osmosis and dialysis.  46
Filtration 46
Active transport processes 46
Ion pumps 47
Phagocytosis and pinocytosis 48
Cell reproduction and heredity 49
DNA molecule and genetic information 49
Genetic code 50
RNA molecules and protein synthesis 51
Transcription.  51
Translation.  51
Cell division 52
DNA replication 53
Prophase 54
Metaphase 54
Anaphase 54
Telophase 54
Results of cell division 54
Tissues 54
Epithelial tissue 55
Shape of cells 55
Arrangement of cells 55
Simple squamous epithelium 55
Stratified squamous epithelium 55
Simple columnar epithelium 57
Stratified transitional epithelium 57
Pseudostratified epithelium 57
Cuboidal epithelium 57
Connective tissue 59
Areolar and adipose connective tissue 59
Dense fibrous connective tissue 60
Bone and cartilage 61
Blood and hematopoietic tissue 61
Muscle tissue 61
Skeletal muscle tissue 62
Cardiac muscle tissue 62
Smooth muscle tissue 62
Nervous tissue 62
Outline summary 64
Cells 64
Movements of substances through cell membranes 65
Cell reproduction and heredity 66
Tissues (see tables 3-5 through 3-7) 67
4 Organ systems of the body 70
Objectives 70
Organ systems of the body 71
Integumentary system 72
Skeletal system 72
Muscular system 72
Nervous system 74
Endocrine system 76
Cardiovascular (circulatory) system 76
Lymphatic system 77
Respiratory system 77
Digestive system 78
Urinary system 78
Reproductive systems 79
Male reproductive system 81
Female reproductive system 81
The body as a whole 83
Outline summary 83
Definitions and concepts 83
Organ systems 83
5 The integumentary system and body membranes 88
Objectives 88
Classification of body membranes 89
Epithelial membranes 90
Cutaneous membrane 90
Serous membranes 90
Mucous membranes 91
Connective tissue membranes 91
The skin 92
Structure of the skin 92
Epidermis 93
Skin pigment 93
Dermal-epidermal junction 94
Dermis 94
Papillary layer.  94
Reticular layer.  94
Subcutaneous tissue 94
Accessory structures of the skin 95
Hair 95
Receptors 96
Nails 96
Skin glands 97
Sweat (sudoriferous) glands.  97
Sebaceous glands.  97
Skin cancer 98
Squamous cell carcinoma 98
Basal cell carcinoma 99
Melanoma 99
Functions of the skin 99
Protection 99
Temperature regulation 100
Sense organ activity 100
Excretion 100
Synthesis of vitamin D 100
Burns 100
Estimating body surface area 100
Classification of burns 100
First-degree burns.  101
Second-degree burns.  101
Third-degree burns.  101
Outline summary 102
Classification of body membranes 102
The skin 102
6 The skeletal system 108
Objectives 108
Functions of the skeletal system 110
Support 110
Protection 110
Movement 110
Storage 110
Hematopoiesis 110
Types of bones 110
Structure of long bones 110
Structure of flat bones 111
Microscopic structure of bone and cartilage 111
Bone formation and growth 113
Divisions of skeleton 116
Axial skeleton 117
Skull 117
Spine (vertebral column) 120
Thorax 121
Appendicular skeleton 123
Upper extremity 123
Lower extremity 124
Differences between a man’s and a woman’s skeleton 127
Joints (articulations) 128
Kinds of joints 128
Synarthroses 128
Amphiarthroses 128
Diarthroses 129
Structure.  129
Function.  130
Outline summary 136
Functions of the skeletal system 136
Types of bones 136
Microscopic structure of bone and cartilage 136
Bone formation and growth 136
Divisions of skeleton 136
Differences between a man’s and a woman’s skeleton 136
Joint (articulations) 137
7 The muscular system 140
Objectives 140
Muscle tissue 141
Structure of skeletal muscle 142
Muscle organs 142
Microscopic structure and function 143
Functions of skeletal muscle 145
Movement 145
Posture 146
Heat production 146
Fatigue 147
Role of other body systems in movement 147
Motor unit 148
Muscle stimulus 149
Types of skeletal muscle contraction 149
Twitch and tetanic contractions 149
Isotonic contraction 149
Isometric contraction 149
Effects of exercise on skeletal muscles 150
Movements produced by skeletal muscle contractions 151
Skeletal muscle groups 154
Muscles of the head and neck 154
Muscles that move the upper extremities 154
Muscles of the trunk 155
Muscles that move the lower extremities 157
Outline summary 159
Introduction 159
Muscle tissue 159
Structure of skeletal muscle 159
Functions of skeletal muscle 160
Role of other body systems in movement 161
Motor unit 161
Muscle stimulus 161
Types of skeletal muscle contraction 161
Effects of exercise on skeletal muscles 161
Movements produced by skeletal muscle contractions (see figures 7-7 through 7-9) 162
Skeletal muscle groups (see table 7-2) 162
8 The nervous system 166
Objectives 166
Organs and divisions of the nervous system 168
Cells of the nervous system 168
Neurons 168
Glia 168
Nerves and tracts 170
Reflex arcs 171
Nerve impulses 174
The synapse 174
Central nervous system 176
Divisions of the brain 176
Brainstem 177
Cerebellum 177
Structure.  177
Function.  178
Diencephalon 179
Hypothalamus.  179
Thalamus.  179
Pineal body.  180
Cerebrum 180
Spinal cord 183
Structure 183
Functions 184
Coverings and fluid spaces of the brain and spinal cord 185
Peripheral nervous system 187
Cranial nerves 187
Spinal nerves 188
Structure 188
Functions 189
Autonomic nervous system 189
Functional anatomy 190
Autonomic conduction paths 192
Sympathetic nervous system 192
Structure 192
Functions 193
Parasympathetic nervous system 193
Structure 193
Functions 194
Autonomic neurotransmitters 194
Autonomic nervous system as a whole 194
Outline summary 196
Organs and divisions of the nervous system (see figure 8-1) 196
Cells of the nervous system 196
Nerves and tracts (see figure 8-4) 196
Reflex arcs 197
Nerve impulses 197
The synapse 197
Central nervous system 197
Peripheral nervous system 198
Autonomic nervous system 198
9 The senses 204
Objectives 204
Classification of sense organs 205
Converting a stimulus into a sensation 205
General sense organs 207
Special sense organs 208
The eye 208
Sclera 208
Choroid 209
Retina 210
Visual pathway 211
The ear 213
External ear 214
Middle ear 214
Inner ear 215
The taste receptors 216
The smell receptors 218
Outline summary 219
Classification of sense organs 219
Converting a stimulus into a sensation 219
General sense organs (table 9-1) 219
Special sense organs 220
10 The endocrine system 224
Objectives 224
Mechanisms of hormone action 226
Nonsteroid hormones 226
Steroid hormones 228
Regulation of hormone secretion 229
Prostaglandins 230
Pituitary gland 231
Anterior pituitary gland hormones 231
Posterior pituitary gland hormones 232
Hypothalamus 233
Thyroid gland 234
Parathyroid glands 236
Adrenal glands 236
Adrenal cortex 236
Adrenal medulla 238
Pancreatic islets 240
Female sex glands 241
Male sex glands 241
Thymus 242
Placenta 243
Pineal gland 243
Other endocrine structures 243
Outline summary 244
Mechanisms of hormone action 244
Regulation of hormone secretion 244
Prostaglandins 244
Pituitary gland (see figure 10-5) 245
Hypothalamus 245
Thyroid gland (see figure 10-6) 245
Parathyroid glands (see figure 10-6) 245
Adrenal glands (see figure 10-9) 245
Pancreatic islets (see figure 10-11) 246
Female sex glands 246
Male sex glands 246
Thymus 246
Placenta 246
Pineal gland 247
Other endocrine structures 247
11 Blood 250
Objectives 250
Blood composition 251
Blood plasma 251
Formed elements 252
Red blood cells 254
Anemia 254
Hematocrit test 255
White blood cells (leukocytes) 256
White blood cell count 256
Leukocyte types and functions 257
Granulocytes.  257
Agranulocytes.  257
White blood cell disorders 257
Platelets and blood clotting 258
Blood types 260
ABO system 260
Rh system 261
Universal donor and universal recipient blood 261
Erythroblastosis fetalis 262
Outline summary 264
Blood composition (see table 11-1) 264
Blood types 265
12 The cardiovascular system 268
Objectives 268
Heart 270
Location, size, and position 270
Anatomy 270
Heart chambers 270
Covering sac, or pericardium 272
Heart action 272
Heart valves 274
Heart sounds 274
Blood flow through the heart 274
Blood supply to the heart muscle 274
Cardiac cycle 276
Conduction system of the heart 276
Electrocardiogram 277
Blood vessels 279
Types 279
Structure 280
Functions 283
Circulation of blood 283
Systemic and pulmonary circulation 283
Hepatic portal circulation 285
Fetal circulation 286
Blood pressure 289
Defining blood pressure 289
Factors that influence blood pressure 290
Blood volume 290
Strength of heart contractions 290
Heart rate 290
Blood viscosity 291
Resistance to blood flow 291
Fluctuations in blood pressure 292
Pulse 293
Outline summary 294
Heart 294
Blood vessels 296
Circulation of blood 296
Blood pressure 296
Pulse 297
13 The lymphatic system and immunity 300
Objectives 300
The lymphatic system 301
Lymph and lymphatic vessels 301
Lymph nodes 304
Defense function: Biological filtration 304
Thymus 306
Tonsils 307
Spleen 307
The immune system 308
Function of the immune system 308
Nonspecific immunity 308
Specific immunity 309
Immune system molecules 310
Antibodies 310
Definition 310
Functions 310
Complement proteins 311
Immune system cells 312
Phagocytes 312
Lymphocytes 314
Development of B cells 314
Function of B cells 315
Development of T cells 315
Functions of T cells 316
Outline summary 319
The lymphatic system (see figure 13-1) 319
The immune system 320
Immune system molecules 320
Immune system cells 320
14 The respiratory system 324
Objectives 324
Structural plan 326
Respiratory tracts 327
Respiratory mucosa 328
Nose 328
Pharynx 329
Larynx 331
Trachea 331
Bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli 332
Lungs and pleura 334
Respiration 336
Mechanics of breathing 337
Inspiration 337
Expiration 337
Exchange of gases in lungs (external respiration) 338
Exchange of gases in tissues (internal respiration) 338
Blood transportation of gases 338
Transport of oxygen 340
Transport of carbon dioxide 340
Volumes of air exchanged in pulmonary ventilation 341
Regulation of respiration 343
Cerebral cortex 343
Reflexes that influence respiration 343
Chemoreflexes 343
Pulmonary stretch reflexes 344
Types of breathing 344
Outline summary 344
Structural plan 344
Respiratory tracts 345
Respiratory mucosa 345
Nose 345
Pharynx 345
Larynx 345
Trachea 345
Bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli 345
Lungs and pleura 345
Respiration 346
Regulation of respiration (see figure 14-14) 347
Types of breathing 347
15 The digestive system 350
Objectives 350
Overview of the digestive process 351
Wall of the digestive tract 353
Mouth 355
Typical tooth 355
Types of teeth 355
Salivary glands 357
Pharynx 358
Esophagus 359
Stomach 359
Small intestine 360
Liver and gallbladder 363
Pancreas 364
Large intestine 364
Appendix 367
Peritoneum 367
Extensions 368
X-ray studies of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract 368
Digestion 368
Enzymes and chemical digestion 369
Carbohydrate digestion 369
Protein digestion 370
Fat digestion 370
Absorption 371
Surface area and absorption 372
Outline summary 372
Overview of the digestive system (see figure 15-1 and table 15-1) 372
Primary mechanisms of the digestive system (see table 15-2) 372
Wall of the digestive tract (see figure 15-2) 373
Mouth 373
Salivary glands (figure 15-7) 373
Pharynx 373
Esophagus 373
Stomach (see figure 15-8) 373
Small intestine (see figure 15-9) 374
Liver and gallbladder 374
Pancreas 374
Large intestine (see figure 15-12) 374
Appendix 374
Peritoneum (see figure 15-14) 374
Digestion (see table 15-3) 375
Absorption 375
16 Nutrition and metabolism 378
Objectives 378
Roles of the liver 380
Nutrient metabolism 380
Carbohydrate metabolism 380
Fat metabolism 383
Protein metabolism 383
Vitamins and minerals 384
Metabolic rates 384
Body temperature 386
Outline summary 388
Definitions 388
Role of the liver 388
Nutrient metabolism 388
Vitamins and minerals 389
Metabolic rates 389
Body temperature 388
17 The urinary system 392
Objectives 392
Kidneys 394
Location 394
Internal structure 395
Microscopic structure 395
Function 396
Formation of urine 400
Filtration 400
Reabsorption 401
Secretion 402
Control of urine volume 403
Ureters 403
Urinary bladder 404
Urethra 405
Micturition 405
Outline summary 407
Kidneys 407
Formation of urine (see figure 17-5) 407
Ureters 408
Urinary bladder 408
Urethra 408
Micturition 408
18 Fluid and electrolyte balance 412
Objectives 412
Body fluids 413
Body fluid compartments 415
Extracellular fluid 415
Intracellular fluid 415
Mechanisms that maintain fluid balance 415
Regulation of fluid intake 416
Importance of electrolytes in body fluids 417
Electrolytes versus nonelectrolytes 417
Ions 417
Electrolyte functions 418
Fluid volume variation.  418
Capillary blood pressure and blood proteins 420
Fluid imbalances 421
Outline summary 422
Body fluids 422
Body fluid compartments 422
Mechanisms that maintain fluid balance 422
Fluid imbalances 423
19 Acid-base balance 426
Objectives 426
pH of body fluids 427
Mechanisms that control pH of body fluids 429
Buffers 429
Respiratory mechanism of pH control 432
Urinary mechanism of pH control 432
pH imbalances 434
Metabolic and respiratory disturbances 434
Vomiting and metabolic alkalosis 435
Cardiac arrest and respiratory acidosis 436
Outline summary 437
pH of body fluids 437
Mechanisms that control pH of body fluids 437
pH imbalances 437
20 The reproductive systems 440
Objectives 440
Common structural and functional characteristics between the sexes 441
Male reproductive system 442
Structural plan 442
Essential organs 442
Accessory organs 442
Testes 442
Structure and location 442
Testis functions 443
Spermatogenesis.  443
Spermatozoa.  445
Production of testosterone.  446
Reproductive ducts 447
Epididymis 447
Ductus (vas) deferens 447
Ejaculatory duct and urethra 447
Accessory, or supportive, sex glands 447
Seminal vesicles 448
Prostate gland 448
Bulbourethral glands 448
External genitals 448
Female reproductive system 450
Structural plan 450
Essential organs 450
Accessory organs 450
Ovaries 451
Structure and location 451
Ovary functions 451
Oogenesis.  451
Production of estrogen and progesterone.  452
Reproductive ducts 452
Uterine tubes 452
Uterus 452
Vagina 454
Accessory, or supportive, sex glands 454
Bartholin’s glands 454
Breasts 454
External genitals 454
Menstrual cycle 455
Phases and events 455
Control of menstrual cycle changes 456
Summary of male and female reproductive systems 459
Outline summary 460
Common structural and functional characteristics between the sexes 460
Male reproductive system 460
Female reproductive system 461
Summary of male and female reproductive systems 462
21 Growth and development 466
Objectives 466
Prenatal period 467
Fertilization to implantation 468
Periods of development 470
Formation of the primary germ layers 472
Histogenesis and organogenesis 473
Birth defects 473
Birth, or parturition 474
Stages of labor 476
Postnatal period 476
Infancy 477
Childhood 478
Adolescence and adulthood 479
Older adulthood 480
Effects of aging 481
Integumentary system (skin) 481
Skeletal system 481
Central nervous system 481
Special senses 481
Cardiovascular system 481
Respiratory system 482
Urinary system 482
Outline summary 483
Prenatal period 483
Birth, or parturition 483
Postnatal period 484
Effects of aging 484
Appendix A Body mass index 488
Appendix B Common medical abbreviations, prefixes, and suffixes 489
Abbreviations and acronyms 489
Prefixes 490
Suffixes 490
Chapter test answers 491
Chapter 1 491
Chapter 2 491
Chapter 3 491
Chapter 4 491
Chapter 5 491
Chapter 6 492
Chapter 7 492
Chapter 8 492
Chapter 9 492
Chapter 10 493
Chapter 11 493
Chapter 12 493
Chapter 13 493
Chapter 14 493
Chapter 15 494
Chapter 16 494
Chapter 17 494
Chapter 18 494
Chapter 19 494
Chapter 20 494
Chapter 21 495
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