Description: Updated to remain relevant, Body Structures and Function, 11th Edition introduces the basics required for the study of the human body and how it functions in a clear and concise manner. The text is accompanied by a StudyWARE CD-ROM that offers additional practice through interactive quizzes and fun activities that correlate with each chapter in the text. An optional student workbook can be purchased separately. Product Benefits: - Infection Control and Standard Precautions chapter emphasizes the importance of maintaining health and safety in the health care work environment
- "Did You Know" boxes features fun, interesting trivia-like facts to engage the learner
- Medical Highlights provide the latest information on diseases, treatment and health care issues
- Effects of Aging boxes highlight body system changes that occur as we age
- Applying Theory to Practice and Case Studies simulate experiences the student will encounter in a health care setting
- Lab Activities bring a new interactive dimension to learning
- Career Profiles provide insight into today's hottest health care careers
- Accompanying student workbook and StudyWARETM CD-ROM offer additional practice through interactive quizzes and fun activities that correlate with each chapter in the book
Table of Contents: Preface
How to Study Using Body Structures & Functions
How to Use Body Structures & Functions, Eleventh Edition StudyWARE™
Prologue
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Structural Units
Chapter 2: Chemistry of Living Things
Chapter 3: Cells
Chapter 4: Tissues and Membranes
Chapter 5: Integumentary System
Chapter 6: Skeletal System
Chapter 7: Muscular System
Chapter 8: Central Nervous System
Chapter 9: Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 10: Special Senses
Chapter 11: Endocrine System
Chapter 12: Blood
Chapter 13: Heart
Chapter 14: Circulation and Blood Vessels
Chapter 15: Lymphatic System and Immunity
Chapter 16: Infection Control and Standard Precautions
Chapter 17: Respiratory System
Chapter 18: Digestive System
Chapter 19: Nutrition
Chapter 20: Urinary/Excretory System
Chapter 21: Reproductive System
Chapter 22: Genetics and Genetically Linked Diseases
Appendix A: Metric Conversion Tables
Appendix B: The Scientific Method
Glossary
Index |
