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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 3rd Asia-Pacific Edition
Tortora, Derrickson, Burkett, Peoples, Dye, Cooke, Diversi, McKean, Summers, Di Pietro, Engel, Macartney, Green
Interactive E-Text: 9780730392019, Print & Interactive E-Text Code: 9780730392002
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Table of Contents
1.2 Levels of structural organisation and body systems
1.3 Characteristics of the living human organism
1.4 Homeostasis
1.5 Basic anatomical terminology
1.6 Medical imaging
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2.2 Chemical bonds
2.3 Chemical reactions
2.4 Inorganic compounds and solutions
2.5 Organic compounds
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3.2 The plasma membrane
3.3 Transport across the plasma membrane
3.4 Cytoplasm
3.5 Nucleus
3.6 Protein synthesis
3.7 Cell division
3.8 Cellular diversity
3.9 Ageing and cells
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4.2 Cell junctions
4.3 Comparison between epithelial and connective tissues
4.4 Epithelial tissue
4.5 Connective tissue
4.6 Membranes
4.7 Muscular tissue
4.8 Nervous tissue
4.9 Excitable cells
4.10 Tissue repair: restoring homeostasis
4.11 Ageing and tissues
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5.2 Accessory structures of the skin
5.3 Types of skin
5.4 Functions of the skin
5.5 Maintaining homeostasis: skin wound healing
5.6 Development of the integumentary system
5.7 Ageing and the integumentary system
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6.2 Structure of bone
6.3 Histology of bone tissue
6.4 Blood and nerve supply of bone
6.5 Bone formation
6.6 Fracture and repair of bone
6.7 Bone’s role in calcium homeostasis
6.8 Exercise and bone tissue
6.9 Ageing and bone tissue
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7.2 Types of bones
7.3 Bone surface markings
7.4 Skull
7.5 Hyoid bone
7.6 Vertebral column
7.7 Thorax
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8.1 Pectoral (shoulder) girdle
8.2 Upper limb (extremity)
8.3 Pelvic (hip) girdle
8.4 False and true pelves
8.5 Comparison of female and male pelves
8.6 Lower limb (extremity)
8.7 Development of the skeletal system
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9.2 Fibrous joints
9.3 Cartilaginous joints
9.4 Synovial joints
9.5 Types of movements at synovial joints
9.6 Types of synovial joints
9.7 Factors affecting contact and range of motion at synovial joints
9.8 Selected joints of the body
9.9 Ageing and joints
9.10 Arthroplasty
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10.2 Skeletal muscle tissue
10.3 Contraction and relaxation of skeletal muscle fibres
10.4 Muscle metabolism
10.5 Control of muscle tension
10.6 Types of skeletal muscle fibres
10.7 Exercise and skeletal muscle tissue
10.8 Cardiac muscle tissue
10.9 Smooth muscle tissue
10.10 Regeneration of muscular tissue
10.11 Development of muscle
10.12 Ageing and muscular tissue
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11.2 How skeletal muscles are named
11.3 Principal skeletal muscles
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12.2 Histology of nervous tissue
12.3 Electrical signals in neurons
12.4 Signal transmission at synapses
12.5 Neurotransmitters
12.6 Neural circuits
12.7 Regeneration and repair of nervous tissue
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13.2 Spinal nerves
13.3 Spinal cord physiology
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14.2 Cerebrospinal fluid
14.3 The brain stem and reticular formation
14.4 The cerebellum
14.5 The diencephalon
14.6 The cerebrum
14.7 Functional organisation of the cerebral cortex
14.8 Cranial nerves
14.9 Development of the nervous system
14.10 Ageing and the nervous system
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15.2 Anatomy of autonomic motor pathways
15.3 ANS neurotransmitters and receptors
15.4 Physiology of the ANS
15.5 Integration and control of autonomic functions
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16.2 Somatic sensations
16.3 Somatic sensory pathways
16.4 Somatic motor pathways
16.5 Integrative functions of the cerebrum
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17.2 Gustation: sense of taste
17.3 Vision
17.4 Hearing and equilibrium
17.5 Development of the eyes and ears
17.6 Ageing and the special senses
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18.2 Endocrine glands
18.3 Hormone activity
18.4 Mechanisms of hormone action
18.5 Control of hormone secretion
18.6 Hypothalamus and pituitary gland
18.7 Thyroid gland
18.8 Parathyroid glands
18.9 Adrenal glands
18.10 Pancreatic islets
18.11 Ovaries and testes
18.12 Pineal gland and thymus
18.13 Other endocrine tissues and organs, eicosanoids, and growth factors
18.14 The stress response
18.15 Development of the endocrine system
18.16 Ageing and the endocrine system
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19.2 Formation of blood cells
19.3 Red blood cells
19.4 White blood cells
19.5 Platelets
19.6 Stem cell transplants from bone marrow and cord blood
19.7 Haemostasis
19.8 Blood groups and blood types
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20.2 Heart valves and circulation of blood
20.3 Cardiac muscle tissue and the cardiac conduction system
20.4 The cardiac cycle
20.5 Cardiac output
20.6 Exercise and the heart
20.7 Help for failing hearts
20.8 Development of the heart
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21.2 Capillary exchange
21.3 Haemodynamics: factors affecting blood flow
21.4 Control of blood pressure and blood flow
21.5 Checking circulation
21.6 Shock and homeostasis
21.7 Circulatory routes
21.8 Development of blood vessels and blood
21.9 Ageing and the cardiovascular system
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22.2 Development of lymphatic tissues
22.3 Innate immunity
22.4 Adaptive immunity
22.5 Cell-mediated immunity
22.6 Antibody-mediated immunity
22.7 Self-recognition and self-tolerance
22.8 Stress and immunity
22.9 Ageing and the immune system
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23.2 Pulmonary ventilation
23.3 Lung volumes and capacities
23.4 Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
23.5 Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide
23.6 Control of breathing
23.7 Exercise and the respiratory system
23.8 Development of the respiratory system
23.9 Ageing and the respiratory system
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24.2 Layers of the GI tract
24.3 Neural innervation of the GI tract
24.4 Peritoneum
24.5 Mouth
24.6 Pharynx
24.7 Oesophagus
24.8 Deglutition
24.9 Stomach
24.10 Pancreas
24.11 Liver and gall bladder
24.12 Small intestine
24.13 Large intestine
24.14 Phases of digestion
24.15 Development of the digestive system
24.16 Ageing and the digestive system
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25.2 Energy transfer
25.3 Carbohydrate metabolism
25.4 Lipid metabolism
25.5 Protein metabolism
25.6 Key molecules at metabolic crossroads
25.7 Metabolic adaptations
25.8 Heat and energy balance
25.9 Nutrition
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26.2 Anatomy and histology of the kidneys
26.3 Overview of renal physiology
26.4 Glomerular filtration
26.5 Tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion
26.6 Production of dilute and concentrated urine
26.7 Evaluation of kidney function
26.8 Urine transportation, storage, and elimination
26.9 Waste management in other body systems
26.10 Development of the urinary system
26.11 Ageing and the urinary system
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27.2 Electrolytes in body fluids
27.3 Acid–base balance
27.4 Ageing and fluid, electrolyte, and acid–base homeostasis
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28.2 Female reproductive system
28.3 The female reproductive cycle
28.4 Birth control methods and abortion
28.5 Development of the reproductive systems
28.6 Ageing and the reproductive systems
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29.2 Foetal period
29.3 Teratogens
29.4 Prenatal diagnostic tests
29.5 Maternal changes during pregnancy
29.6 Exercise and pregnancy
29.7 Labour
29.8 Adjustments of the infant at birth
29.9 The physiology of lactation
29.10 Inheritance
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Authors
Bryan Derrickson
Brendan Burkett (University of the Sunshine Coast)
Gregory Peoples (University of Wollongong)
Danielle Dye (Curtin University)
Julie Cooke (University of Canberra)
Tara Diversi (President Dieticians Australia)
Mark McKean (University of the Sunshine Coast)
Simon Summers (University of Canberra)
Flavia Di Pietro (Curtin University)
Alex Engel (Charles Darwin University)
Michael Macartney (University of Wollongong)
Hayley Green (WSU)
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