Let's Learn Together - The Everything Guide to Anatomy and Physiology by Langford

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	Full Title:	The Everything Guide to Anatomy and Physiology
	Author(s):	Kevin Langford, Ph.D.
	Publishing / Edition:	Adams, 2015

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Chapter 1: The Chemistry of Cells

13

The Most Important Elements

14

Chemical Bonds

16

pH: Measuring Acids and Bases

18

Important Inorganic Compounds

19

Carbohydrates

21

Proteins

22

Lipids

24

Nucleic Acids

26

Chapter 2: Cells

27

Components of a Cell

28

Molecular Trafficking

34

Cell Growth and Replication

36

Meiosis

40

Chapter 3: Replication and Metabolism

43

DNA Replication

44

Transcription

47

Translation

48

Enzymes

50

Glycolysis

51

TCA Cycle

54

Electron Transport System

55

Chapter 4: Human Tissues

57

Tissue Origins and Development

58

Epithelial Tissues

59

Connective Tissue

61

Muscle Tissue

63

Nervous Tissue

66

Chapter 5: Skin

69

Epidermis

70

Dermis

72

Hair and Nails

72

Sweat and Sebaceous Glands

74

Wound Healing

75

Temperature Regulation

76

Diseases and Disorders

77

Chapter 6: Skeletal System

81

Bone Functions

82

Axial Skeleton

83

Appendicular Skeleton

87

Joints

90

Bone Growth

91

Bone Repair

94

Diseases and Disorders

94

Chapter 7: Muscular System

97

Major Skeletal Muscles

98

Neuromuscular Junction

102

Muscle Contraction

104

Energy Sources for Contraction

109

Diseases and Disorders

110

Chapter 8: Nervous System

113

Signal Transduction

114

Brain

119

Spinal Cord

121

Peripheral Nervous System

122

Autonomic Nervous System

123

Diseases and Disorders

127

Chapter 9: Sensory System

131

Reception and Perception

132

Special Senses

132

Smell

133

Taste

134

Vision

134

Hearing

138

Balance

139

General Senses

140

Diseases and Disorders

141

Chapter 10: Cardiovascular System

143

Heart

144

Heart Regulation

147

Blood Vessels

150

Circulation

154

Blood Pressure

156

Diseases and Disorders

157

Chapter 11: Blood

159

Plasma

160

Red Blood Cells

162

Blood Groups

166

White Blood Cells

168

Platelets

171

Hemostasis

172

Diseases and Disorders

174

Chapter 12: Lymphatics

177

Lymph

178

Lymphatic Circulation

179

Primary Lymphoid Organs

181

Secondary Lymphoid Organs

183

Chapter 13: Immune System

187

Innate and Natural Immunity

188

Adaptive Immunity: Humoral

192

Adaptive Immunity: Cellular

197

Diseases and Disorders

199

Chapter 14: Digestive System

201

Mouth

202

General Structure of Alimentary Canal

205

Pharynx and Esophagus

206

Stomach

207

Small Intestine

209

Large Intestine

212

Pancreas

213

Liver

214

Nutrition

218

Diseases and Disorders

219

Chapter 15: Respiratory System

223

Respiratory Epithelium

224

Nose

225

Pharynx and Larynx

226

Trachea and Bronchial Tree

226

Lungs

228

Breathing

230

Gas Exchange

233

Gas Transport

235

Diseases and Disorders

237

Chapter 16: Endocrine System

239

Hormones

240

Pituitary Gland

241

Thyroid Gland

244

Parathyroid Glands

247

Adrenal Glands

247

Pancreatic Islets

249

Pineal Gland

249

Diseases and Disorders

250

Chapter 17: Urinary System

253

Kidneys

254

Nephrons

257

Ureter, Bladder, and Urethra

259

Urine Formation

260

Body Fluid Balance

266

Electrolyte Balance

267

Acid-Base Balance

268

Diseases and Disorders

269

Chapter 18: Male Reproductive System

271

Testes

272

Spermatogenesis

274

Extratesticular Reproductive Tract

276

Glands of the Male Reproductive Tract

278

External Genitalia

279

Male Sex Hormones

280

Diseases and Disorders

281

Chapter 19: Female Reproductive System

283

Ovaries

284

Female Reproductive Tract

286

External Genitalia

289

Female Sex Hormones

290

Reproductive Cycle

290

Diseases and Disorders

294

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