Philippine Christian University

Includes glossary and index.

Preface Abbreviations Acknowledgements How to use your revision guide and the companion website Part 1 Foundations 1 Anatomical terms 2 Genetics and genomics 3 Homeostasis 4 Fluid compartments 5 Cells and organelles 6 Transport systems 7 Blood 8 Inflammation and immunity 9 Tissues Part 2 The nervous system 10 The brain and nerves 11 The structures of the brain 12 The spinal cord 13 The blood supply 14 The autonomic nervous system 15 The peripheral nervous system Part 3 The heart and vascular system 16 The heart 17 Blood flow through the heart 18 The conducting system 19 Nerve supply to the heart 20 The structure of the blood vessels 21 The blood pressure 22 The lymphatic circulation Part 4 The respiratory system 23 The respiratory tract 24 Pulmonary ventilation 25 Control of breathing 26 Gas exchange Part 5 The gastrointestinal tract 27 The upper gastrointestinal tract 28 The lower gastrointestinal tract 29 The liver, gall bladder and biliary tree 30 The pancreas and spleen 31 Digestion Part 6 The urinary system 32 The kidney (microscopic) 33 The kidney (macroscopic) 34 The ureters, bladder and urethra 35 The formation of urine Part 7 The male reproductive system 36 The external male genitalia 37 The prostate gland 38 Spermatogenesis Part 8 The female reproductive system 39 The female internal reproductive organs 40 The external female genitalia 41 The female breast 42 The menstrual cycle Part 9 The endocrine system 43 The endocrine system 44 The thyroid and adrenal glands 45 The pancreas and gonads Part 10 The musculoskeletal system 46 Bone structure 47 Bone types 48 Joints 49 Muscles Part 11 The skin 50 The skin 51 The skin appendages 52 Epithelialisation 53 Granulation Part 12 The senses 54 Sight 55 Hearing 56 Olfaction 57 Gustation Appendices Appendix 1 Normal physiological values Appendix 2 Prefixes and suffixes Appendix 3 Glossary Further reading Index