Table of Contents

 

 

 

UNIT 1

THE BODY AS A WHOLE

1

1

Organization of the Human Body

2

2

Chemistry, Matter, and Life

18

3

Cells and Their Functions

36

4

Tissues, Glands, and Membranes

60

5

The Integumentary System

78

UNIT II

MOVEMENT AND SUPPORT

91

6

The Skeleton: Bones and Joints

92

7

The Muscular System

118

UNIT III

COORDINATION AND CONTROL

145

8

The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

146

9

The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

168

10

The Sensory System

188

11

The Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones

220

UNIT IV

CIRCULATION AND BODY DEFENSE

227

12

The Blood

228

13

The Heart

248

14

Blood Vessels and Blood Circulation

264

15

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

286

UNIT V

ENERGY: SUPPLY AND USE

309

16

The Respiratory System

310

17

The Digestive System

332

18

Metabolism, Nutrition, and Body Temperature

352

19

The Urinary System and Body Fluids

370

UNIT VI

PERPETUATION OF LIFE

391

20

The Male and Female Reproductive Systems

392

21

Development and Heredity

412

 

Glossary

435

 

Glossary of Word Parts

448

 

Appendices 1-3

452

 

Index

470