Assuming no prior science knowledge, this book supports main concepts with clinical applications, making them more relevant to students pursuing careers in the allied health field.

Includes index.

Unit 1: Levels of organization --Introduction to human anatomy and physiology -- Chemical basis of life -- Cells -- Cellular metabolism -- Tissues -- Unit 2: Support and movement -- Integumentary system -- Skeletal system -- Joints of the skeletal system -- Muscular system -- Unit 3: Integration and coordination -- Nervous system I, basic structure and function -- Nervous system II, divisions of the nervous system -- Nervous system III, senses -- Endocrine system -- Unit 4: Transport: Blood -- Cardiovascular system -- Lymphatic system and immunity -- Unit 5: Absorption and excretion -- Digestive system -- Nutrition and Metabolism -- Respiratory system -- Urinary system -- Water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance -- Unit 6: Human life cycle -- Reproductive systems -- Pregnancy, growth, and development -- Genetics and genomics.