Human Anatomy & Physiology (Marieb, Human Anatomy & Physiology) Standalone Book
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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The structural and function unit of life is (a) a cell, (b) an organ, (c) the organism, (d) a molecule.
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Ch. 1 - The correct sequence of levels forming the...Ch. 1 - The structural and function unit of life is (a) a...Ch. 1 - Which of the following is a major functional...Ch. 1 - Two of these organ system bear the major...Ch. 1 - 5. In (a)–(e), a directional term [e.g., distal in...Ch. 1 - 6. Assume that the body has been sectioned along...Ch. 1 - 7. Relate each of the following conditions or...Ch. 1 - 8. Which of the following relationships is...Ch. 1 - 9. Which ventral cavity subdivision has no bony...Ch. 1 - 10. Terms that apply to the backside of the body...
Ch. 1 - 11. According to the principle of complementarity,...Ch. 1 - 12. Construct a table that lists that 11 systems...Ch. 1 - 13. List and describe briefly five external...Ch. 1 - Prob. 14SAQCh. 1 - Prob. 15SAQCh. 1 - 16. Why is an understanding of the anatomical...Ch. 1 - 17. Define plane and section.
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