Description
Book SynopsisElaine Marieb received her Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and joined the faculty of the Biological Science Division of Holyoke Community College, which led to a Master of Science degree with a clinical specialisation in Gerontology from the University of Massachusetts.
Dr. Marieb passed away in 2018 after a lifetime of supporting numerous institutions and programs and providing local philanthropic support to the Florida Gulf Coast University as a long-term investment in education, research, and training.
Suzanne M. Keller began her teaching career while she was still in graduate school. An Iowa native, Dr. Keller uses her expertise to teach Microbiology, Anatomy, and Physiology at Indian Hills Community College, where most of her students are studying nursing or other health science programs.
Dr.Keller is a member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) and the Iowa Academy of Science
Table of Contents
Brief Contents
- The Human Body: An Orientation
- Basic Chemistry
- Cells and Tissues
- Skin and Body Membranes
- The Skeletal System
- The Muscular System
- The Nervous System
- Special Senses
- The Endocrine System
- Blood
- The Cardiovascular System
- The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses
- The Respiratory System
- The Digestive System and Body Metabolism
- The Urinary System
- The Reproductive System
Appendix A:
- Answers to Did You Get It?
- Questions andMultiple Choice
- ReviewQuestions
Appendix B: Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes Appendix C: Periodic Table of theElements* Appendix D: Key Information about Vitamins and Many Essential Minerals Glossary Credits Index
