Encyclopedia of Human Body Systems
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The Encyclopedia of the Human Body Systems provides an overview of
the physiology of the major organ systems of the body. For the purposes
of this book, a system is defined as an organ group that works to perform
a function for the body.
This book looks at 11 systems, with each chapter dedicated to exploring
a specific system. The first chapter of the book provides an overview
of the human body, including a look at its cellular foundation, chemical
composition, and how the body is organized as well as an explanation of
anatomical terms used to describe different areas of the human body.
The subsequent chapters then focus on each of the systems. The purpose
of this organization is so that readers can understand the basics of the
human body and then go on to learn about each system.
The primary organs and functions of each system that are covered in
this book’s chapters are outlined below, as well in Table A. It’s important
to note that while each system does have its own distinct function, the systems
interact with each other and rely on the organs of other systems to
function properly.
Contents
VOLUME ONE
About the Editor and Contributors, vii
Introduction, ix
CHAPTER 1
The Building Blocks of the Human Body, 1
Julie McDowell
CHAPTER 2
The Circulatory System, 23
Leslie Mertz
CHAPTER 3
The Digestive System, 85
Michael Windelspecht
CHAPTER 4
The Endocrine System, 151
Stephanie Watson and Kelli Miller Stacy
CHAPTER 5
The Integumentary System, 207
Julie McDowell
CHAPTER 6
The Lymphatic System, 223
Julie McDowell and Michael Windelspecht
Glossary, 273
Select Bibliography, 317
Index, I-1–I-30
VOLUME TWO
CHAPTER 7
The Muscular System, 323
Amy Adams
CHAPTER 8
The Nervous System, 379
Julie McDowell
CHAPTER 9
The Reproductive System, 453
Kathryn H. Hollen
CHAPTER 10
The Respiratory System, 497
David Petechuk
CHAPTER 11
The Skeletal System, 547
Evelyn Kelly
CHAPTER 12
The Urinary System, 599
Stephanie Watson
Glossary, 619
Select Bibliography, 663
Index, I-1–I-30
the physiology of the major organ systems of the body. For the purposes
of this book, a system is defined as an organ group that works to perform
a function for the body.
This book looks at 11 systems, with each chapter dedicated to exploring
a specific system. The first chapter of the book provides an overview
of the human body, including a look at its cellular foundation, chemical
composition, and how the body is organized as well as an explanation of
anatomical terms used to describe different areas of the human body.
The subsequent chapters then focus on each of the systems. The purpose
of this organization is so that readers can understand the basics of the
human body and then go on to learn about each system.
The primary organs and functions of each system that are covered in
this book’s chapters are outlined below, as well in Table A. It’s important
to note that while each system does have its own distinct function, the systems
interact with each other and rely on the organs of other systems to
function properly.
Contents
VOLUME ONE
About the Editor and Contributors, vii
Introduction, ix
CHAPTER 1
The Building Blocks of the Human Body, 1
Julie McDowell
CHAPTER 2
The Circulatory System, 23
Leslie Mertz
CHAPTER 3
The Digestive System, 85
Michael Windelspecht
CHAPTER 4
The Endocrine System, 151
Stephanie Watson and Kelli Miller Stacy
CHAPTER 5
The Integumentary System, 207
Julie McDowell
CHAPTER 6
The Lymphatic System, 223
Julie McDowell and Michael Windelspecht
Glossary, 273
Select Bibliography, 317
Index, I-1–I-30
VOLUME TWO
CHAPTER 7
The Muscular System, 323
Amy Adams
CHAPTER 8
The Nervous System, 379
Julie McDowell
CHAPTER 9
The Reproductive System, 453
Kathryn H. Hollen
CHAPTER 10
The Respiratory System, 497
David Petechuk
CHAPTER 11
The Skeletal System, 547
Evelyn Kelly
CHAPTER 12
The Urinary System, 599
Stephanie Watson
Glossary, 619
Select Bibliography, 663
Index, I-1–I-30