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- 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- 1.1: Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
- 1.1A: Defining Anatomy
- 1.1B: Defining Physiology
- 1.2: Life
- 1.2A: Life Functions
- 1.2B: Survival Needs
- 1.2C: Levels of Organization
- 1.3: Homeostasis
- 1.3A: Homeostatic Control
- 1.3B: Disease as Homeostatic Imbalance
- 1.4: Mapping the Body
- 1.4A: Anatomical Position
- 1.4B: Directional Terms
- 1.4C: Regional Terms and Axes
- 1.4D: Body Planes and Sections
- 1.4E: Body Cavities
- 1.4F: Abdominopelvic Regions
- 2: The Chemical Building Blocks of Life
- 2.1: Atomic Structure
- 2.1A: Overview of Atomic Structure
- 2.1B: Atomic Number and Mass Number
- 2.2: Chemical Bonds
- 2.2A: Covalent Bonds and Other Bonds and Interactions
- 2.2B: Ions and Ionic Bonds
- 2.2C: The Chemical Basis for Life
- 2.3: Inorganic Compounds
- 2.3A: pH Buffers Acids and Bases
- 2.3B: Waters Cohesive and Adhesive Properties
- 2.3C: Waters High Heat Capacity
- 2.3D: Waters States: Gas Liquid and Solid
- 2.3E: Waters Solvent Properties
- 2.4: Organic Compounds
- 2.4A: Organic Molecules and Functional Groups
- 2.4B: Types of Biological Macromolecules
- 2.4C: Dehydration Synthesis
- 3: Organization at the Cellular Level
- 3.1: Introduction to the Study of Cells
- 3.1A: Cells as the Basic Unit of Life
- 3.2: Cell Membranes and the Fluid Mosaic Model
- 3.2A: Components of Plasma Membranes
- 3.2B: Fluid Mosaic Model
- 3.2C: Membrane Fluidity
- 3.3: Transport Across Membranes
- 3.3A: Diffusion
- 3.3B: Osmosis
- 3.3C: Tonicity
- 3.3D: Facilitated transport
- 3.3E: The Role of Passive Transport
- 3.3F: Primary Active Transport
- 3.3G: Electrochemical Gradient
- 3.3H: Secondary Active Transport
- 3.3I: Endocytosis
- 3.4: Cell Signaling
- 3.4A: Types of Receptors
- 3.5: The Nucleus and Ribosomes
- 3.5A: The Nucleus and Ribosomes
- 3.5B: Characteristics of Eukaryotic Cells
- 3.6: Organelles
- 3.6A: The Plasma Membrane and the Cytoplasm
- 3.6B: The Endoplasmic Reticulum
- 3.6C: The Golgi Apparatus
- 3.6D: Lysosomes
- 3.6E: Peroxisomes
- 3.6F: Mitochondria
- 3.7: The Cytoskeleton
- 3.7A: Intermediate Filaments and Microtubules
- 3.7B: Microfilaments
- 3.8: External Cellular Components
- 3.8A: Extracellular Matrix of Animal Cells
- 3.8B: Intercellular Junctions
- 4: Organization at the Tissue Level
- 4.1: Introduction to Tissues
- 4.1A: Tissues in Levels of Organization
- 4.2: Epithelial Tissue
- 4.2A: Characteristics of Epithelial Tissue
- 4.2B: Types of Epithelial Tissue
- 4.3: Connective Tissue
- 4.3A: Characteristics of Connective Tissue
- 4.3B: Types of Connective Tissue
- 4.4: Nervous Tissue
- 4.4A: Characteristics of Nervous Tissue
- 4.4B: Types of Nervous Tissue
- 4.5: Muscular Tissue
- 4.5A: Characteristics of Muscle Tissue
- 4.6: Tissue Membranes
- 4.6A: Epithelial Membranes
- 4.6B: Synovial Membranes
- 5: Integumentary System
- 5.1: The Skin
- 5.1A: What is Skin
- 5.1B: Structure of the Skin: Epidermis
- 5.1C: Structure of the Skin: Dermis
- 5.1D: Skin Color
- 5.2: Cell Junctions
- 5.2A: Tight Junctions
- 5.2B: Adherens Junctions
- 5.3C: Gap Junctions
- 5.3: Accessory Structures of the Skin
- 5.3A: Sweat (Sudoriferous) Glands
- 5.3B: Sebaceous (Oil) Glands
- 5.3C: Nails
- 5.3D: Hair
- 5.4: Functions of the Integumentary System
- 5.4A: Protection
- 5.4B: Thermoregulation
- 5.4C: Cutaneous Sensation
- 5.4D: Metabolic Functions
- 5.4E: Blood Supply to the Epidermis
- 5.4F: Excretion and Absorption
- 5.5: Wound Healing
- 5.5A: Steps of Tissue Repair
- 5.5B: Epidermal Wound Healing
- 5.5C: Deep Wound Healing
- 5.6: Overview of Cancer
- 5.6A: Overview of Cancer
- 5.6B: Cell Signaling and Cell Death
- 6: Skeletal System
- 6.1: Overview of the Skeletal System
- 6.1A: Overview of the Musculoskeletal System
- 6.1B: The Axial Skeleton
- 6.1C: The Appendicular Skeleton
- 6.2: Cartilage
- 6.2A: Structure Type and Location of Cartilage
- 6.2B: Cartilage Growth
- 6.3: Introduction to Bone
- 6.3A: Gross Anatomy
- 6.3B: Supply of Blood and Nerves to Bone
- 6.3C: Microscopic Anatomy of Bone
- 6.3D: Chemical Composition of Bone
- 6.4: Bone Formation
- 6.4A: Embryonic and Fetal Bone Formation
- 6.4B: Postnatal Bone Growth
- 6.4C: Bone Remodeling
- 6.4D: Bone Repair
- 6.5: Bone and Calcium
- 6.5A: Bone and Calcium Homeostasis
- 7: Skeletal System - Parts of the Skeleton
- 7.1: The Skull
- 7.1A: General Features and Functions of the Skull
- 7.1B: Cranial Bones
- 7.1C: Facial Bones
- 7.1D: Orbits
- 7.1E: Foramina
- 7.1F: Fontanelles
- 7.1F: Sutures
- 7.1G: Paranasal Sinuses
- 7.2: The Hyoid Bone
- 7.2A: The Hyoid Bone
- 7.3: The Vertebral Column
- 7.3A: General Characteristics of the Spine
- 7.3B: Parts of a Vertebra
- 7.3C: Regional Vertebral Characteristics
- 7.4: The Thorax
- 7.4A: Thoracic Cage: Sternum
- 7.4B: Thoracic Cage: Ribs
- 7.5: The Shoulder
- 7.5A: Clavicle
- 7.5B: Scapula
- 7.6: The Upper Limb
- 7.6A: Humerus (The Upper Arm)
- 7.6B: Ulna and Radius (The Forearm)
- 7.6C: Carpals Metacarpals and Phalanges (The Hand)
- 7.7: The Hip
- 7.7A: Ilium
- 7.7B: Ischium
- 7.7C: Pubis
- 7.7D: False and True Pelves
- 7.7E: Comparison of Female and Male Pelves
- 7.7F: Pelvic Structure and Childbearing
- 7.8: The Lower Limb
- 7.8A: Femur (The Thigh)
- 7.8B: Patella (The Knee)
- 7.8C: Tibia and Fibula (The Leg)
- 7.8D: Tarsals Metatarsals and Phalanges (The Foot)
- 7.9E: Arches of the Feet
- 8: Joints
- 8.1: Classification of Joints
- 8.1A: Structural Classification of Joints
- 8.1B: Functional Classification of Joints
- 8.2: Fibrous Joints
- 8.2A: Fibrous Joints
- 8.2B: Sutures
- 8.2C: Syndesmoses
- 8.2D: Gomphoses
- 8.3: Cartilaginous Joints
- 8.3A: Cartilaginous Joints: Synchodroses
- 8.3B: Cartilaginous Joints: Symphyses
- 8.4: Synovial Joints
- 8.4A: Structure of Synovial Joints
- 8.4B: Nerve and Blood Supply
- 8.4C: Bursae and Tendon Sheaths
- 8.4D: Stability and Range of Motion at Synovial Joints
- 8.4E: Synovial Joint Movements
- 8.4E: Types of Synovial Joints
- 9: Muscular System
- 9.1: Introduction to the Nervous System
- 9.1A: Structure and Function of the Muscular System
- 9.1B: Slow-Twitch and Fast-Twitch Muscle Fibers
- 9.1C: Sliding Filament Model of Contraction
- 9.1D: ATP and Muscle Contraction
- 9.1E: Control of Muscle Tension
- 9.2: Smooth Muscle
- 9.2A: Skeletal Muscle Fibers
- 9.3: Control of Muscle Tension
- 9.3A: Force of Muscle Contraction
- 9.3B: Velocity and Duration of Muscle Contraction
- 9.3C: Motor Units
- 9.3D: Muscle Tone
- 9.3E: Types of Muscle Contractions: Isotonic and Isometric
- 9.4: Muscle Metabolism
- 9.4A: Muscle Metabolism
- 9.4B: Muscle Fatigue
- 9.5: Exercise and Skeletal Muscle Tissue
- 9.5A: Impacts of Exercise on Muscles
- 9.6: Overview of the Muscular System
- 9.6A: Interactions of Skeletal Muscles
- 9.6B: How Skeletal Muscles Are Named
- 9.6C: How Skeletal Muscles Produce Movements
- 9.6D: Muscle Attachment Sites
- 9.6E: Arrangement of Fascicles
- 9.6F: Lever Systems
- 9.7: Head and Neck Muscles
- 9.7A: Facial Muscles
- 9.7B: Chewing Muscles
- 9.7C: Neck Muscles
- 9.8: Trunk Muscles
- 9.8A: Anterior Muscles
- 9.8B: Posterior Muscles
- 9.9: Muscles of the Upper Limb
- 9.9A: Muscles of the Humerus that Act on the Forearm
- 9.9B: Muscles of the Wrist and Hand
- 9.9C: Muscles of the Shoulder
- 9.9D: Muscles that Cause Movement at the Ankle
- 9.10: Muscles of the Lower Limb
- 9.10A: Muscles that Cause Movement at the Hip Joint
- 9.10B: Muscles that Cause Movement at the Knee Joint
- 9.10C: Muscles that Cause Movement at the Foot
- 10: Overview of the Nervous System
- 10.1: Introduction to the Nervous System
- 10.1A: Organization of the Nervous System
- 10.1B: Functions of the Nervous System
- 10.1C: Subdivisions of the Nervous System
- 10.2: Neuroglia
- 10.2A: Neuroglia of the Central Nervous System
- 10.2B: Neuroglia of the Peripheral Nervous System
- 10.3: Neurons
- 10.3A: Structural Diversity of Neurons
- 10.3B: Classification of Neurons
- 10.4: Collections of Nervous Tissue
- 10.4A: Clusters of Neuronal Cell Bodies
- 10.4B: Axon Bundles
- 10.4C: Gray and White Matter
- 10.5: Neurophysiology
- 10.5A: Principles of Electricity
- 10.5B: Ion Channels
- 10.5D: Membrane Potentials as Signals
- 10.5D: Resting Membrane Potentials
- 10.5E: The Action Potential and Propagation
- 10.5F: The Synapse
- 10.5G: Postsynaptic Potentials and Their Integration at the Synapse
- 10.5H: Synaptic Transmission
- 10.5I: Types of Neurotransmitters by Function
- 10.5J: Ionotropic and Metabotropic Receptors
- 10.5K: Serial and Parallel Processing
- 11: Central Nervous System
- 11.1: The Spinal Cord
- 11.1A: Overview of the Spinal Cord
- 11.1B: The Spine
- 11.1C: Spinal Cord Grey Matter and Spinal Roots
- 11.1D: Spinal Cord White Matter
- 11.2: The Brain
- 11.2A: The Brain
- 11.3: Protection of the Brain
- 11.3A: Blood-Brain Barrier
- 11.3B: Cerebrospinal Fluid and Its Circulation
- 11.3C: Ventricles
- 11.4: The Brain Stem
- 11.4A: Functions of the Brain Stem
- 11.4B: Medulla Oblongata
- 11.4C: Pons
- 11.4D: Midbrain
- 11.4E: Reticular Formation
- 11.5: The Cerebellum
- 11.5A: Parts of the Cerebellum
- 11.5B: Functions of the Cerebellum
- 11.6:The Diencephalon
- 11.6A: Functions of the Diencephalon
- 11.6B: Thalamus
- 11.6C: Hypothalamus
- 11.6D: Epithalamus and Pineal Gland
- 11.6E: Circumventricular Organs
- 11.7: The Cerebrum
- 11.7A: Overview of the Cerebrum
- 11.7B: Cerebral Lobes
- 11.7C: White Matter of the Cerebrum
- 11.7D: Basal Ganglia
- 11.7E: Limbic System
- 11.8: Functional Systems of the Cerebral Cortex
- 11.8A: Sensory Areas
- 11.8B: Motor Areas
- 11.8C: Association Areas
- 11.8D: Hemispheric Lateralization
- 12: Peripheral Nervous System
- 12.1: Sensation
- 12.1A: Overview of Sensation
- 12.1B: Sensation to Perception
- 12.1C: Sensory Modalities
- 12.2: Sensory Receptors
- 12.2A: Classification of Receptors by Stimulus
- 12.2B: Classification of Receptors by Location
- 12.3: The Somatosensory System
- 12.3A: General Organization of the Somatosensory System
- 12.3B: Tactile Sensation
- 12.3C: Proprioceptive Sensations
- 12.3D: Somatic Sensory Pathways
- 12.3E: Mapping the Primary Somatosensory Area
- 12.3F: Somatic Sensory Pathways to the Cerebellum
- 12.4: Nerves
- 12.4A: Structure of a Nerve
- 12.4B: Classification of Nerves
- 12.5: Cranial Nerves
- 12.5A: Brief Overview of Cranial Nerves
- 12.5B: Olfactory (I) Nerve
- 12.5C: Optic (II) Nerve
- 12.5D: Oculomotor (III) Nerve
- 12.5E: Trochlear (IV) Nerve
- 12.5F: Trigeminal (V) Nerve
- 12.5G: Abducens (VI) Nerve
- 12.5H: Facial (VII) Nerve
- 12.5I: Vestibulocochlear (VIII) Nerve
- 12.5J: Glossopharyngeal (IX) Nerve
- 12.5K: Vagus (X) Nerve
- 12.5L: Accessory (XI) Nerve
- 12.5M: Hypoglossal (XII) Nerve
- 12.6: Spinal Nerves
- 12.6A: Overview of the Spinal Nerves
- 12.6B: Branches of Spinal Nerves
- 12.6C: Plexuses
- 12.6D: Intercostal Nerves
- 12.6E: Dermatomes
- 12.6F: Function and Physiology of the Spinal Nerves
- 12.7: Distribution of Spinal Nerves
- 12.7A: Cervical Plexus
- 12.7B: Brachial Plexus
- 12.7C: Lumbar Plexus
- 12.7D: Sacral and Coccygeal Plexuses
- 12.7E: Sensory and Motor Tracts
- 12.8: Motor Activity
- 12.8A: Peripheral Motor Endings
- 12.8B: Overview of Motor Integration
- 12.9: Motor Pathways
- 12.9A: Organization of Motor Neuron Pathways
- 12.9B: The Role of the Basal Ganglia in Movement
- 12.9C: Modulation of Movement by the Cerebellum
- 12.9D: Functions of the Cerebellum in Integrating Movements
- 12.10: Reflexes
- 12.10A: Components of a Reflex Arc
- 12.10C: Spinal Reflexes
- 12.11: Pain
- 12.11A: Pain Sensation
- 12.11B: Localization of Pain
- 13: Special Senses
- 13.1: The Vertebrate Visual System
- 13.1A: Anatomy of the Eye
- 13.1B: Transduction of Light
- 13.1C: Visual Processing
- 13.2: Taste and Olfaction
- 13.2A: Tastes and Odors
- 13.2B: Reception and Transduction
- 13.3: Hearing and Equilibrium
- 13.3A: Sound
- 13.3B: The Vestibular System
- 13.3C: Reception of Sound
- 13.3D: Transduction of Sound
- 14: Autonomic Nervous System
- 14.1: Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
- 14.1A: Comparing the Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems
- 14.1B: Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
- 14.2: Structure of the Autonomic Nervous System
- 14.2A: Preganglionic Neurons
- 14.2B: Autonomic Ganglia
- 14.2C: Postganglionic Neurons
- 14.2D: Autonomic Plexuses
- 14.2E: Parasympathetic (Craniosacral) Division
- 14.2F: Autonomic Reflexes
- 14.2G: Sympathetic Nervous System
- 14.3: Functions of the Autonomic Nervous System
- 14.3A: Sympathetic Responses
- 14.3B: Parasympathetic Responses
- 14.3C: Autonomic Interactions
- 14.3D: Control of Autonomic Nervous System Function
- 14.4: Neurotransmitters and Receptors
- 14.4A: Cholinergic Neurons and Receptors
- 14.4B: Adrenergic Neurons and Receptors
- 14.4C: Agonists Antagonists and Drugs
- 15: Endocrine System
- 15.1: Overview of the Endocrine System
- 15.1A: Overview of the Endocrine System
- 15.1B: Comparing the Nervous and Endocrine Systems
- 15.2: Hormones
- 15.2A: Mechanisms of Hormone Action
- 15.2B: Hormone Receptors
- 15.2C: Chemistry of Hormones
- 15.2D: Transport of Hormones
- 15.3: Mechanisms of Hormone Action
- 15.3A: Direct Gene Activation and the Second-Messenger System
- 15.3B: Target Cell Specificity
- 15.3C: Onset Duration and Half-Life of Hormone Activity
- 15.4: Hormone Interactions
- 15.4A: Interactions of Hormones at Target Cells
- 15.5: Hormone Secretion Control
- 15.5A: Control of Hormone Secretion
- 15.6: Endocrine Glands
- 15.6A: Overview of Endocrine Glands
- 15.7: The Pituitary Gland
- 15.7A: Overview of the Pituitary Gland
- 15.7B: Control of the Pituitary Gland by the Hypothalamus
- 15.7C: The Anterior Pituitary
- 15.7D: The Posterior Pituitary
- 15.8: The Thyroid Gland
- 15.8A: Overview of the Thyroid Gland
- 15.8B: Formation Storage and Release of Thyroid Hormones
- 15.8C: Action of Thyroid Hormones
- 15.8D: Control of Thyroid Hormone Release
- 15.9: The Parathyroid Glands
- 15.9A: Overview of the Parathyroid Glands
- 15.9B: Parathyroid Hormone
- 15.10: The Adrenal (Suprarenal) Glands
- 15.10A: Overview of the Adrenal Glands
- 15.10B: Adrenal Cortex
- 15.10C: Adrenal Medulla
- 15.11: The Pancreas
- 15.11A: Overview of Pancreatic Islets
- 15.11B: Types of Cells in the Pancreas
- 15.11C: Insulin Secretion and Regulation of Glucagon
- 15.12: Other Endocrine Tissues and Organs
- 15.13: Stress
- 16: Cardiovascular System - Blood
- 16.1: Overview of Blood
- 16.1A: Components of Blood
- 16.1B: Physical Characteristics and Volume
- 16.1C: Functions of Blood
- 16.1D: Blood Plasma
- 16.2: Red Blood Cells
- 16.2A: RBC Anatomy
- 16.2B: RBC Physiology
- 16.2C: RBC Life Cycle
- 16.3: White Blood Cells
- 16.3A: Types of WBCs
- 16.3B: WBC Function
- 16.3C: WBC Formation
- 16.4: Platelets
- 16.4A: Platelets
- 16.4B: Platelet Formation
- 16.5: Hemostasis
- 16.5A: Overview of Hemostasis
- 16.5B: Vascular Spasm
- 16.5C: Platelet Plug Formation
- 16.5D: Coagulation
- 16.5E: Role of Vitamin K
- 16.5F: Clot Retraction and Repair
- 16.5G: Fibrinolysis
- 16.6: Transfusions
- 16.6A: Transfusions of Whole Blood
- 16.6B: Plasma and Blood Volume Expanders
- 16.6C: Blood Groups and Blood Types
- 16.6D: Typing and Cross-Matching for Transfusions
- 17: Cardiovascular System: The Heart
- 17.1: The Heart
- 17.1A: Anatomy of the Heart
- 17.1B: Pericardium
- 17.1C: Layers of the Heart Walls
- 17.1D: Chambers of the Heart
- 17.1E: Great Vessels of the Heart
- 17.1F: Myocardial Thickness and Function
- 17.1G: Fibrous Skeleton of the Heart
- 17.2: Circulation and Heart Valves
- 17.2A: Heart Circulation
- 17.2B: Operation of Atrioventricular Valves
- 17.2C: Operation of Semilunar Valves
- 17.2D: Systemic and Pulmonary Circulation
- 17.3: Cardiac Muscle Tissue
- 17.3A: Mechanism and Contraction Events of Cardiac Muscle Fibers
- 17.3B: Microscopic Anatomy
- 17.3C: Energy Requirements
- 17.4: Physiology of the Heart
- 17.4A: Electrical Events
- 17.4B: Electrocardiogram and Correlation of ECG Waves with Systole
- 17.4C: Heart Sounds
- 17.4D: Cardiac Cycle
- 17.4E: Cardiac Output
- 17.5: Exercise and the Heart
- 17.5A: Effects of Exercise on the Heart
- Section 6:
- 18: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
- 18.1: Blood Vessel Structure and Function
- 18.1A: Blood Vessel Structure
- 18.1B: Blood Vessel Function
- 18.2: Arteries
- 18.2A: Artery Function
- 18.2B: Elastic Arteries
- 18.2C: Muscular Arteries
- 18.2D: Anastomoses
- 18.2E: Arterioles
- 18.2F: Capillaries
- 18.3: The Venous System
- 18.3A: Venules
- 18.3B: Veins
- 18.4: Physiology of Circulation
- 18.4A: Introduction to Blood Flow Pressure and Resistance
- 18.4B: Distribution of Blood
- 18.5: Systemic Blood Pressure
- 18.5A: Introduction to Blood Pressure
- 18.5B: Arterial Blood Pressure
- 18.5C: Venous Blood Pressure
- 18.6: Control of Blood Pressure
- 18.6A: Role of the Cardiovascular Center
- 18.6B: Short-Term Neural Control
- 18.6C: Checking Circulation
- 18.6C: Short-Term Chemical Control
- 18.6D: Long-Term Renal Regulation
- 18.6E: Pulse
- 18.6F: Measuring Blood Pressure
- 18.6G: Extremes in Blood Pressure
- 18.7: Blood Flow Through the Body
- 18.7A: Velocity of Blood Flow
- 18.7B: Local Regulation of Blood Flow
- 18.7C: Blood Flow in Skeletal Muscle
- 18.7D: Blood Flow in the Brain
- 18.7E: Blood Flow in the Skin
- 18.7F: Blood Flow in the Lungs
- 18.7G: Blood Flow in the Heart
- 18.7H: Hepatic Portal Circulation
- 18.8: Capillary Exchange
- 18.8A: Capillary Dynamics
- 18.8B: Transcytosis
- 18.8C: Bulk Flow: Filtration and Reabsorption
- 18.9: Circulatory Shock
- 18.9A: Types of Shock
- 18.9B: Homeostatic Responses to Shock
- 18.9C: Signs and Symptoms of Shock
- 18.10: Circulatory Routes
- 18.10A: The Aorta and Its Branches
- 18.10B: Ascending Aorta
- 18.10C: Arch of the Aorta
- 18.10D: Thoracic Aorta
- 18.10E: Abdominal Aorta
- 18.10F: Arteries of the Pelvis and Lower Limbs
- 19: Lymphatic System
- 19.1: Lymphatic System Structure and Function
- 19.1A: Structure of the Lymphatic System
- 19.1B: Functions of the Lymphatic System
- 19.2: Lymphatic Vessels
- 19.2A: Lymphatic Vessel Structure
- 19.2B: Distribution of Lymphatic Vessels
- 19.2C: Lymph Transport
- 19.2D: Lymphatic Capillaries
- 19.2E: Lymph Trunks and Ducts
- 19.3: Lymph Cells and Tissues
- 19.3A: Lymphoid Cells
- 19.3B: Lymphoid Tissue
- 19.3C: Lymph Nodes
- 19.4: Other Lymphoid Organs
- 19.4A: Thymus
- 19.4B: Spleen
- 19.4C: Tonsils
- 20: Immune System
- 20.1: Innate Immunity
- 20.1A: Skin and Mucosae (Surface Barriers)
- 20.1B: Phagocytes
- 20.1C: Natural Killer Cells
- 20.1D: Inflammation
- 20.1E: Antimicrobial Proteins
- 20.1F: Fever
- 20.2: Stress and Immunity
- 20.2A: Stress and Immunity
- 20.3: Adaptive Immunity
- 20.3A: Overview of Adaptive Immunity
- 20.3B: Types of Adaptive Immunity
- 20.3C: Maturation of T Cells
- 20.3D: Lymphocytes
- 20.3E: Antigen-Presenting Cells
- 20.4: Cytokines
- 20.4A: Types of Cytokines Participating in Immune Response
- 20.5: Antigens
- 20.5A: Antigens and Antigen Receptors
- 20.5B: Complete Antigens and Haptens
- 20.5C: Antigenic Determinants and Processing Pathways
- 20.6: Humoral Immune Response
- 20.6A: Clonal Selection and B-Cell Differentiation
- 20.6B: Structure and Function of Antibodies
- 20.6C: Role of the Complement System in Immunity
- 20.6D: Immunological Memory
- 20.6E: Major Histocompatibility Complex Antigens (Self-Antigens)
- 20.7: Cell-Mediated Immune Response
- 20.7A: Clonal Selection and T-Cell Differentiation
- 20.7B: Specific T-Cell Roles
- 20.7C: Active and Passive Humoral Immunity
- 21: Respiratory System
- 21.1: Overview of the Respiratory System
- 21.1A: The Reason for Breathing
- 21.1B: Functional Anatomy of the Respiratory System
- 21.2: Conducting Zone
- 21.2A: Nose and Paranasal Sinuses
- 21.2B: Pharynx
- 21.2C: Larynx
- 21.2D: Structures Used in Voice Production
- 21.2E: Trachea
- 21.3: Respiratory Zone
- 21.3A: Bronchi and Subdivisions
- 21.3B: Alveoli
- 21.4: The Lungs and Pleurae
- 21.4A: Lungs
- 21.4B: Lobes Fissures and Lobules
- 21.4C: Blood Supply to the Lungs
- 21.5: Mechanics of Breathing
- 21.5A: Pressure Changes During Pulmonary Ventilation
- 21.5B: Inspiration
- 21.5C: Expiration
- 21.5D: Breathing Patterns
- 21.6: Factors Affecting Pulmonary Ventilation
- 21.6A: Factors Affecting Pulmonary Ventilation: Surface Tension of Alveolar Fluid
- 21.6B: Factors Affecting Pulmonary Ventilation: Compliance of the Lungs
- 21.6C: Factors Affecting Pulmonary Ventilation: Airway Resistance
- 21.7: Nonrespiratory Lung Functions
- 21.7A: Lung Capacity and Volume
- 21.7B: Nonrespiratory Air Movements
- 21.8: Gas Laws
- 21.8A: Daltons Law of Partial Pressure
- 21.8B: Henrys Law
- 21.9: Gas Exchange
- 21.1A: External Respiration
- 21.9B: Internal Respiration
- 21.9C: Oxygen Transport
- 21.9D: Carbon Dioxide Transport
- 21.10: Respiration Control
- 21.10A: Neural Mechanisms (Respiratory Center)
- 21.10B: Neural Mechanisms (Cortex)
- 21.10C: Chemoreceptor Regulation of Breathing
- 21.10D: Proprioceptor Regulation of Breathing
- 21.11: Respiratory Adjustments
- 21.11A: Adjustments During Exercise
- 21.11B: Adjustments at High Altitude
- 22: Digestive System
- 22.01: Overview of the Digestive System
- 22.1A: Anatomy of the Digestive System
- 22.1B: Processes and Functions of the Digestive System
- 22.1C: Organs of the Digestive System
- 22.02: Nervous System of the Digestive System
- 22.2A: Enteric Nervous System
- 22.2B: Gastrointestinal Reflex Pathways
- 22.03: The Peritoneum
- 22.3: The Peritoneum
- 22.04: The Alimentary Canal
- 22.4A: Mouth
- 22.4B: Pharynx
- 22.4C: Esophagus
- 22.05: Layers of the Alimentary Canal
- 22.5A: Mucosa
- 22.5B: Submucosa
- 22.5C: Muscularis
- 22.5D: Serosa
- 22.6: The Stomach
- 22.6A: Gross Anatomy of the Stomach
- 22.6B: Microscopic Anatomy of the Stomach
- 22.6C: Digestive Properties of the Stomach
- 22.07: The Liver
- 22.7A: The Liver
- 22.7B: Anatomy of the Liver
- 22.7C: Histology of the Liver
- 22.7D: Blood Supply to the Liver
- 22.7E: Liver Function
- 22.7F: Bile
- 22.08: The Gallbladder
- 22.8A: The Gallbladder
- 22.8B: Anatomy of the Gallbladder
- 22.09: The Pancreas
- 22.9A: Pancreas
- 22.9B: Anatomy of the Pancreas
- 22.9C: Histology of the Pancreas
- 22.9D: Pancreatic Juice
- 22.10: The Small Intestine
- 22.10A: Anatomy of the Small Intestine
- 22.10B: Histology of the Small Intestine
- 22.10C: Digestive Processes of the Small Intestine
- 22.11: The Large Intestine
- 22.11A: Anatomy of the Large Intestine
- 22.11B: Histology of the Large Intestine
- 22.11C: Bacterial Flora
- 22.11D: Digestive Processes of the Large Intestine
- 22.11E: Absorption and Feces Formation in the Large Intestine
- 22.11F: Defecation Reflex
- 22.12: Chemical Digestion
- 22.12A: Mechanisms of Chemical Digestion
- 22.12B: Chemical Digestion of Carbohydrates Proteins Lipids and Nucleic Acids
- 22.13: Absorption
- 22.13A: Absorption in the Small Intestine
- 22.13B: Absorption of Monosaccharides Amino Acids Dipeptides Tripeptides Lipids Electrolytes Vitamins and Water
- 22.14: Phases of Digestion
- 22.14A: Cephalic Phase
- 22.14B: Gastric Phase
- 23: Nutrition and Metabolism
- 23.1: Nutrition
- 23.1A: Digestive Systems
- 23.1B: Carbohydrates: Sources Uses in the Body and Dietary Requirements
- 23.1C: Lipids: Sources Uses in the Body and Dietary Requirements
- 23.1D: Proteins: Sources Uses in the Body and Dietary Requirements
- 23.1E: Food Requirements and Essential Nutrients
- 23.2: Carbohydrates
- 23.2A: Carbohydrate Molecules
- 23.2B: Importance of Carbohydrates
- 23.3: Lipids
- 23.3A: Lipid Molecules
- 23.3B: Phospholipids
- 23.3C: Steroids
- 23.4: Proteins
- 23.4A: Types and Functions of Proteins
- 23.4B: Amino Acids
- 23.4C: Protein Structure
- 23.5: Metabolic Reactions
- 23.5A: Breakdown of Pyruvate
- 23.5B: Citric Acid Cycle
- 23.5C: Importance of Glycolysis
- 23.5D: Electron Transport Chain
- 23.5E: ATP Yield
- 23.5F: Control of Catabolic Pathways
- 23.5G: Transforming Chemical Energy
- 23.6: Metabolism of Nutrients
- 23.6A: Connecting Other Sugars to Glucose Metabolism
- 23.6B: Connecting Proteins to Glucose Metabolism
- 23.7: Metabolic Body States
- 23.7A: Catabolic-Anabolic Steady State
- 23.7B: Absorptive State
- 23.7C: Postabsorptive State
- 23.8: Metabolism and the Liver
- 23.8A: Cholesterol Metabolism
- 23.8B: Regulation of Blood Cholesterol Levels
- 23.9: Metabolic Rate and Thermoregulation
- 23.9A: Homeostatic Process
- 23.9B: Homeostasis: Thermoregulation
- 23.9C: Heat Conservation and Dissipation
- 23.10: Diet Digestion and Energy Storage Regulation
- 23.10A: Hormonal Responses to Food
- 23.10B: Neural Responses to Food
- 23.10C: Food Energy and ATP
- 24: Urinary System
- 24.1: Overview of the Urinary System
- 24.1A: Overview of the Urinary System
- 24.2: The Kidneys
- 24.2A: Location and External Anatomy of the Kidneys
- 24.2B: Internal Anatomy of the Kidneys
- 24.2C: Supply of Blood and Nerves to the Kidneys
- 24.2D: Nephron Parts and Histology
- 24.3: Physiology of the Kidneys
- 24.3A: Overview of Urine Formation
- 24.3B: Glomerular Filtration
- 24.3C: Regulation of Glomerular Filtration Rate
- 24.3D: Tubular Reabsorption
- 24.3E: Tubular Secretion
- 24.4: Urine
- 24.4A: Physical Characteristics of Urine
- 24.4B: Chemical Composition of Urine
- 24.4C: Regulation of Urine Concentration and Volume
- 24.4D: Urinalysis
- 24.4E: Renal Clearance
- 24.5: Urine Transport Storage and Elimination
- 24.5A: Overview of Urine Transport Storage and Elimination
- 24.5B: Ureters
- 24.5C: Urinary Bladder
- 24.5D: Urethra
- 24.5E: Micturition and the Micturition Reflex
- 24.5F: Waste Management in Other Body Systems
- 25: Body Fluids and Acid-Base Balance
- 25.1: Water Balance
- 25.1A: Regulation of Water Intake
- 25.1B: Regulation of Water Output
- 25.1C: Nitrogenous Waste in Terrestrial Animals: The Urea Cycle
- 25.1D: Water Balance Disorders
- 25.2: Body Fluids
- 25.2A: Water Content in the Body
- 25.2B: Fluid Compartments
- 25.2C: Body Fluid Composition
- 25.2D: Movement of Fluid Among Compartments
- 25.3: Electrolyte Balance
- 25.3A: Sodium Electrolytes and Fluid Balance
- 25.3B: Sodium Balance Regulation
- 25.3C: Potassium Balance Regulation
- 25.3D: Calcium and Phosphate Balance Regulation
- 25.3E: Anion Regulation
- 25.4: Acid-Base Balance
- 25.4A: pH Buffers Acids and Bases
- 25.4B: Chemical Buffer Systems
- 25.4C: Regulation of H by the Lungs
- 25.4D: The Role of the Kidneys in Acid-Base Balance
- 26: The Reproductive System
- 26.1: Overview of the Reproductive System
- 26.1A: Overview of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
- 26.2: Meiosis
- 26.2A: Introduction to Meiosis
- 26.2B: Comparing Meiosis and Mitosis
- 26.3: The Male Reproductive System
- 26.3A: Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
- 26.3B: Scrotum
- 26.3C: Testes
- 26.3D: Penis
- 26.3E: Testes Ducts
- 26.3F: Accessory Sex Glands
- 26.4: Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
- 26.4A: Male Sexual Response
- 26.4B: Sperm
- 26.4C: Spermatogenesis
- 26.4D: Semen
- 26.4E: Hormonal Regulation of the Male Reproductive System
- 26.5: The Female Reproductive System
- 26.5A: Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System
- 26.5B: Ovaries
- 26.5C: Uterus
- 26.5D: Female Duct System
- 26.5E: Vagina
- 26.5F: Vulva
- 26.5G: Perineum
- 26.5H: Mammary Glands
- 26.6: Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
- 26.6A: Oogenesis
- 26.6B: Ovarian Cycle
- 26.6C: Uterine (Menstrual) Cycle
- 26.6D: Hormonal Regulation of the Female Reproductive Cycle
- 26.6E: Extrauterine Effects of Estrogens and Progesterone
- 26.6F: Female Sexual Response
- 27: Human Development and Pregnancy
- 27.1: Overview of Pregnancy and Human Development
- 27.1A: Introduction to Pregnancy and Human Development
- 27.2: First Week of Development
- 27.2A: Fertilization
- 27.2B: Cleavage of the Zygote
- 27.2C: Blastocyst Formation
- 27.2D: Implantation
- 27.3: Second Week of Development
- 27.3A: Trophoblast Development
- 27.3B: Bilaminar Embryonic Disc Development
- 27.3C: Amnion Development
- 27.3D: Yolk Sac Development
- 27.3E: Sinusoid Development
- 27.3F: Development of the Extraembryonic Coelom
- 27.4: Third Week of Development
- 27.4A: Gastrulation
- 27.4B: Neurulation
- 27.4C: Somite Development
- 27.4D: Development of the Cardiovascular System
- 27.4E: Chorionic Villi and Placental Development
- 27.5: Fourth Week of Development
- 27.5A: Fourth Week of Development
- 27.6: Fifth Through Eighth Weeks of Development
- 27.6A: Fifth Through Eighth Weeks of Development
- 27.7: Birth (Parturition)
- 27.7A: Onset of Labor
- 27.7B: Stages of Labor
- 27.7C: Adjustments of the Infant at Birth
- 27.8: Lactation
- 27.8A: Physiology of Lactation
- 27.9: The Fetal Period
- 27.9A: Fetal Development
- 27.9B: Teratogens
- 27.9C: Prenatal Diagnostic Tests
- 27.10: Changes to the Mother's Body During Pregnancy
- 27.10A: Anatomical Changes
- 27.10B: Metabolic Changes
- 27.10C: Physiological Changes
- 27.10D: Exercise and Pregnancy
- 28: Reproduction Chromosomes and Meiosis
- 28.1: The Link Between Genotype and Phenotype
- 28.1A: The Process and Purpose of Gene Expression Regulation
- 28.1B: The Relationship Between Genes and Proteins
- 28.1C: Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance
- 28.2: Inherited Variation
- 28.2A: Advantages and Disadvantages of Sexual Reproduction
- 28.3: Chromosomal Behavior in Meiosis and Fertilization
- 28.3A: The Structure and Sequence of DNA
- 28.4: DNA
- 28.4A: DNA and RNA
- 28.4B: The DNA Double Helix
- 28.4C: DNA Packaging
- 28.4D: Types of RNA
- 28.5: Cell Division
- 28.5A: The Role of the Cell Cycle
- 28.5B: Genomic DNA and Chromosomes
- 28.5C: Eukaryotic Chromosomal Structure and Compaction
- 28.6: Sources of Genetic Variation
- 28.6A: Genetic Variation
- 28.6B: Mendels Law of Segregation
- 28.6C: Mendels Law of Independent Assortment
- 28.7: Complex Inheritance Patterns
- 28.3C: Mendels Model System
- 28.7A: The Punnett Square Approach for a Monohybrid Cross
- 28.7B: Phenotypes and Genotypes
- 28.8: Patterns of Inheritance
- 28.8A: Lethal Inheritance Patterns
- 28.8B: Sex-Linked Traits
- 28.9: Genetic Disequilibrium
- 28.9A: Genetic Linkage and Distances
- 28.9B: Chromosomal Structural Rearrangements
- 28.10: Exceptions to Mendelian Inheritance
- 28.10A: Mendels Laws of Heredity
- 29: APPENDIX A: Diseases Injuries and Disorders of the Organ Systems
- 29.1: Diseases Injuries and Disorders of the Integumentary System
- 29.1A: Burns
- 29.1B: Allergies
- 29.1C: Acne
- 29.2: Diseases and Disorders of the Skeletal System
- 29.2A: Osteoporosis
- 29.2B: Pagets Disease
- 29.3: Injuries and Disorders of the Skeleton
- 29.3A: Spina Bifida
- 29.3B: Fractures
- 29.4: Diseases Disorders and Injuries of the Joints
- 29.4A: Sprain and Strain
- 29.4B: Rheumatism and Arthritis
- 29.4C: Common Joint Injuries
- 29.5: Diseases Disorders and Injuries of the Muscular System
- 29.5A: Muscular Dystrophy
- 29.5B: Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage
- 29.5C: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- 29.6: Injuries Diseases and Disorders of the Central Nervous System
- 29.6A: Traumatic Brain Injury
- 29.6B: Cerebrovascular Accident
- 29.6C: Transient Ischemic Attacks
- 29.6D: Alzheimers Disease
- 29.6E: Brain Tumors
- 29.6F: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- 29.7: Diseases and Disorders of the Endocrine System
- 29.7A: Pancreatic Islet Disorders: Diabetes and Hyperinsulinism
- 29.7B: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- 29.8: Blood Diseases and Disorders
- 29.8A: Hemostasis Disorders
- 29.8B: Anemia
- 29.8C: Sickle-Cell Disease
- 29.8D: Leukemia
- 29.9: Diseases and Disorders of the Heart
- 29.9A: Congenital Heart Defects
- 29.9B: Myocarditis and Endocarditis
- 29.9C: Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction
- 29.9D: Arrhythmia
- 29.10: Circulatory Diseases and Disorders
- 29.10A: Angiogenesis and Disease
- 29.10B: Varicose Veins
- 29.10C: Syncope
- 29.10D: Hypertension
- 29.11: Diseases and Disorders of the Immune System
- 29.11A: Immunodeficiencies
- 29.11B: Autoimmune Diseases
- 29.11C: Infectious Mononucleosis
- 29.11D: Psoriasis
- 29.12: Respiratory Diseases and Disorders
- 29.12A: Asthma
- 29.12B: Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- 29.12C: Cystic Fibrosis
- 29.12D: Hypoxia
- 29.13: Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System
- 29.13A: Peritonitis
- 29.13B: Mumps
- 29.13C: Lactose Intolerance
- 29.13D: Peptic Ulcer Disease
- 29.14: Diseases and Disorders of the Metabolism
- 29.14A: Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- 29.14B: Galactosemia and Glycogen Storage Disease
- 29.15: Diseases and Disorders of the Urinary System
- 29.15A: Renal Disease and Failure
- 29.15B: Nephroptosis (Floating Kidney)
- 29.15C: Polycystic Kidney Disease
- 29.16: Body Fluid-Related Diseases and Disorders
- 29.16A: Acidosis
- 29.16B: Alkalosis
- 29.16C: Edema
- 29.17: Diseases and Disorders of the Reproductive System
- 29.17A: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- 29.17B: Erectile Dysfunction and the Blue Pill
- 29.17C: Cervical Cancer
- 29.18: Pregnancy-Related Disorders
- 29.18A: Ectopic Pregnancy
- 29.18B: Infertility
- 30: APPENDIX B: Development and Aging of the Organ Systems
- 30.1: Integumentary System Development
- 30.1A: Development of the Integumentary System
- 30.1B: Effects of Aging on the Integumentary System
- 30.2: Bone Development
- 30.2A: Stages of Bone Development
- 30.2B: Exercise and Bone Tissue
- 30.2C: Bone Tissue and the Effects of Aging
- 30.3: Development of the Skeleton
- 30.3A: Development of the Skeleton
- 30.3B: Aging and the Skeleton
- 30.4: Joint Development
- 30.4A: Development of Joints
- 30.4B: Joints and Aging
- 30.4C: Arthroplasty
- 30.5: Muscle Development
- 30.5A: Muscle Development
- 30.6: Development of the Nervous System
- 30.6A: Development of the Central Nervous System
- 30.6B: Development of the Peripheral Nervous System
- 30.6C: Regeneration of Nerve Fibers
- 30.6D: Aging and the Nervous System
- 30.7: Development of the Special Senses
- 30.7A: Taste and Smell at Birth and in Old Age
- 30.7B: Development of Vision
- 30.47C: Development of Hearing and Balance
- 30.8: Development of the Endocrine System
- 30.9: Development of Blood
- 30.10: Development of the Heart
- 30.11: Development of Blood Vessels
- 30.12: Development of Lymphatic Tissues
- 30.13: Development of the Immune System
- 30.14: Development of the Respiratory System
- 30.15: Development of the Digestive System
- 30.16: Development of Metabolism
- 30.17: Development of Bodily Fluids
- 30.18: Development of the Reproductive System