Introduction
1 Introduction Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the characteristics of living matter • the terms used in anatomy The characteristics of living matter Organic matter…
Digestion and metabolism
21 Digestion and metabolism Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the digestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins • the main features of metabolism The anatomy of…
Introduction
Introduction Section contents 23. The skin 315 24. Non-specific resistance and the immune system 323 25. The reproductive system 329 Section introduction Protection and reproduction are considered in the same…
Introduction
Introduction Section contents 4. The nervous system 39 5. The ear 71 6. The eye 77 7. Endocrine glands 85 Section introduction Everything that the body does, including homeostasis, is…
Introduction
Introduction Section contents 13. The blood 179 14. The heart and blood vessels 191 15. The circulation 209 16. The lymphatic system 223 17. The respiratory system 233 Section introduction…
Introduction
Introduction Section contents 18. The digestive system 249 19. The liver, biliary system and pancreas 271 20. Nutrition 279 21. Digestion and metabolism 293 22. Fluid balance and the urinary…
Introduction
Introduction Section contents 1. Introduction 3 2. The cellular level of organization 11 3. Tissues, organs, systems and homeostasis 19 Section introduction The first section of this text includes material…
