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Attribution and OER Revision Statement
Lynn Kabaroff
Preface from OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
Structural Organization of the Human Body
Functions of Human Life
Requirements for Human Life
Homeostasis
Anatomical Terminology
Medical Imaging
Key Terms
Chapter Review
Interactive Link Questions
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Questions
The Cell Membrane
The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
The Nucleus and DNA Replication
Protein Synthesis
Cell Growth and Division
Cellular Differentiation
Types of Tissues
Epithelial Tissue
Tissue Injury and Aging
Layers of the Skin
Accessory Structures of the Skin
Functions of the Integumentary System
Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
An Overview of the Endocrine System
Hormones
The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
The Thyroid Gland
The Parathyroid Glands
The Adrenal Glands
The Pineal Gland
Gonadal and Placental Hormones
The Endocrine Pancreas
Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions
Development and Aging of the Endocrine System
Hemostasis
Blood Typing
Leukocytes and Platelets
Erythrocytes
An Overview of Blood
Production of the Formed Elements
Heart Anatomy
Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
Cardiac Cycle
Cardiac Physiology
Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance
Capillary Exchange
Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
Circulatory Pathways
Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Barrier Defenses and the Innate Immune Response
The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
The Adaptive Immune Response: B-lymphocytes and Antibodies
The Immune Response against Pathogens
Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses
Transplantation and Cancer Immunology
Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
The Lungs
The Process of Breathing
Gas Exchange
Transport of Gases
Modifications in Respiratory Functions
Overview of the Digestive System
Digestive System Processes and Regulation
The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
The Stomach
The Small and Large Intestines
Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder
Chemical Digestion and Absorption: A Closer Look
Overview of Metabolic Reactions
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Lipid Metabolism
Protein Metabolism
Metabolic States of the Body
Energy and Heat Balance
Nutrition and Diet
References
Appendix
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