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1.1 Past and projected changes population 55 over by age – 1900-2060 
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1.1 Past and projected changes population 55 over by age – 1900-2060 
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1.2 Graph - web 
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1.2 Elders as percentage of the US population - past and projected 
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1.3 U.S. birthrates 1900-2020 
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1.4 U.S. births 1900-2020 
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1.5 U.S. death rates for different age groups 1900-2020 
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1.6 Life expectancies - Graphs - 1900-2100 
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1.7 U.S. baby boomers at different years - 2000-2060 
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1.8a The structural basis of the body 
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1.8b The structural basis of the body 
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1.10 Negative feedback diagram 
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1.11 Interactions among types of aging 
 
 
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2.1 The structure of atoms 
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2.2 A chemical reaction with giving and taking of electrons 
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2.3 A chemical reaction with the sharing of electrons 
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2.4 Forming ions from molecules 
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2.5 The hierarchy of body structure 
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2.6 Water molecule and hydrogen bonds 
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2.8 Carbohydrate molecules 
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2.9 Desoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) 
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2.10 Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) 
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2.11 Amino acids and chain in protein 
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2.12 Levels of complexity of protein molecules 
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2.13 Importance of proper protein structure 
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2.14 Lipids (a) Triglyceride (b) Phospholipid 
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2.15 Fatty Acids (a) Saturated (b) Unsaturated 
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2.16 Steroids (a) General structure. (b) Cholesterol 
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2.18 Cell membrane (a) Molecules composing the cell membrane. (b) Phagocytosis 
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2.19 Mitochondrial structure 
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2.21 Cell life cycle leading to cell reproduction 
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2.22 Chromosome structure 
 
 
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3.1 Components of the integumentary system 
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3.2a Epidermal cells and layers 
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3.2b Melanin production and transfer 
 
Chapter 4
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4.1 The circulatory system, showing the pathway for blood flow 
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4.2 The circulatory system blood flow and lymph flow 
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4.3 The internal structure of the heart and adjoining blood vessels 
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4.4 (a) Cardiac cycle and (b) blood pressure 
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4.5 Layers of the heart 
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4.6 Coronary arteries 
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4.8 Coronary artery disease 
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4.9a Structure of arteries and veins - large 
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4.9b Structure of arteries and veins - smaller artery 
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4.9c Structure of arteries and veins - smaller vein 
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4.9d Structure of arteries and veins - venous valve 
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4.10a Aneurysms - Pressure on a structure 
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4.10b Aneurysms - Clot formation 
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4.10c Aneurysms - Bleeding 
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4.11 Capillary exchange and lymph formation 
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4.12 Capillary structure and capillary exchange 
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4.15 Formation of blood clots 
 
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5.1 The respiratory system and associated structures 
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5.3 Passive expiration: (a) Elastic recoil collapses chest partially,
causing
expiration.
(b) Elastic recoil collapses balloon, forcing air out.
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5.4 Forced expiration: (a) Muscle contractions and elastic recoil collapse
chest
partially,
causing rapid expiration. (b) Pressure from hands and elastic recoil collapse
balloon,
forcing air out rapidly
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5.5 Respiratory passages in the head and neck
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5.6 The swallowing reflex: (a) tongue pushes food back. (b) soft palate
elevates
and epiglottis lowers to close airways. (c) muscle contractions push food into
esophagus.
(d) wave of contraction pushes food down to stomach
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5.7(a) Lower airways and alveoli
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5.7(b) Lower airways and alveoli
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5.8 Effects of aging on alveoli: (a) young alveoli. (b) old alveoli
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5.9 Age changes in respiratory volumes
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5.10(a) Pulmonary circulation and perfusion of the lungs (perfusion)
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5.10(b) Pulmonary circulation and perfusion of the lungs (perfusion)
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5.10(c) Pulmonary circulation and perfusion of the lungs (diffusion)
 
Chapter 6
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6.2a Neuron structure
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6.2b Neuron types
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6.3a Neuron functioning
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6.3b Neuron functioning
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6.4 Reflex pathways involving skeletal muscles
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6.5 A conscious sensory pathway
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6.6 A somatic (voluntary) motor pathway
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6.7 Structure of aging brain
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6.9 Blood vessels that supply the brain
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6.11 Alzheimer’s disease
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6.12 Plaques and tangles in Alzheimer’s disease
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6.14 Microscopic views of Lewy bodies
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6.20a Peripheral nervous system; somatic portion
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6.20b Peripheral nervous system; sympathetic portion
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6.20c Peripheral nervous system; parasympathetic portion
 
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7.1 Image formation and the pathways used for vision
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7.4 Accommodation to near objects
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7.5a Structure of the retina and associated eye components
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7.5b Structure of the macula and associated eye components of the 
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7.6 The eye in its orbit, with external eye muscles and fat 
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7.7 Eyelids and the lacrimal apparatus
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7.8 Main structures of the ear
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7.9 Structures of the middle ear and the and internal ear
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7.10 Pathway of sound vibrations and structures of the cochlea
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7.11 Differential cochlear sensitivities to sound frequencies
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7.13 Detecting changes in gravity and speed
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7.14 Detection of rotation
 
 
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8.1 Skeletal muscles in the muscle system
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8.2 Components of a skeletal muscle
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8.3a Components of a muscle cell
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8.3b Neuromuscular junction
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8.4 Obtaining energy in muscle cells
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8.5 Myofilaments and the process of contraction
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8.6a Motor units
 
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9.2 Skeletal support for the spinal cord
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9.3 Skeletal components as anchors and levers
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9.5 Bone tissue: compact bone and trabecular bone
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9.6 Age changes in bone tissue: (a) Trabecular bone. (b) Cortical bone
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9.8 Vertebrae and slightly movable joints: (a)
Young vertebrae and joints. (b)
Crush fractures. (c)
Age changes. (d)
Intervertebral joints with osteoarthritis.
(a)
Young vertebrae and joints
(d)
Intervertebral joints with osteoarthritis
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9.9 Structure of freely movable joints
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9.11 Effects of rheumatoid arthritis on joint structure: (a) Normal joint.
(b) Cartilage replaced with pannus. (c) Pannus and immune reaction remove
cartilage and bone. (d) Bones fused by calcification of pannus
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9.12 Age changes in bone mass 
 
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10.1 The digestive system
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10.3 Peptic ulcers in the stomach and duodenum
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10.4 The large intestine: (a) Regions. (b) Rectum and anus
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10.5 Diseases of the large intestine
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10.6 Structure of liver lobules
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10.7 The hepatic portal system
 
Chapter
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11.1 MyPlate icon from the USDA
 
Chapter
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12.4 Filtration, reabsorption, and secretion
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12.5 Structure of the
urinary bladder, urethra, and associated structures
 
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13.1 Male and female reproductive systems
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13.2 Structure of the male reproductive system
Fig. 13.3 3D view - Structure of
the male reproductive system
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13.4 Structure of the testes
Fig. 13.5 Structure of the
seminiferous tubules
Fig. 13.6 Penis structure and
erection
Fig. 13.7 Structure of the female reproductive system
Fig. 13.8 3D view - Structure of the female reproductive system
Fig. 13.9 Ovaries, oviducts, uterus and associated structures
Fig. 13.10 Ovarian structure, follicle development, and ovulation
Fig. 13.12 Structure of the breast
Fig. 13.13 Age changes in the structure of the breast
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Fig. 14.1 The endocrine system
Fig. 14.2 The hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland and posterior pituitary gland
Fig. 14.3 Control of growth hormone secretion - a negative feedback mechanism
 
Chapter 15
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15.1 Immune system structures 
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15.2 Development of macrophages, T cells and B cell 
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15.3 Processing and presentation of antigens 
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15.4 Activation and activities of hT cells 
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15.5 Activation and activities of cT cells 
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15.6 Activation and activities of B cells 
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15.7 Primary immune response 
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15.8 Secondary immune response 
 
 
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16.1a Survival curves - 1900-2100 and with artificial ↑ ML 
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16.1b Survival curves - 1900-2100 and with artificial ↑ XL 
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16.1c Survival curves - 1900-2100 and with artificial ↑ ML and ↑ XL
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16.1a, b, c Survival curves to 2100 with ↑ (a) ML (b) ↑ XL (c) ↑
ML and ↑ XL 
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16.2 World population growth; past and projected 
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