Description: Designed for allied health learners with little or no biology knowledge, this full-color book is a comprehensive introduction to anatomy & physiology. It is organized according to body systems, and focuses on the body working together to promote homeostasis. Chapters are self-contained so instructors can teach in any order preferred. Essential laboratory exercises included at the end of chapters provide hands-on lab experience. Key terms with phonetic pronunciations help build vocabulary. Free interactive CD-ROM encourages mastery of content through quizzes, games, and animations. Product Benefits: - Free interactive CD-ROM encourages mastery of content through several types of activities, games, and animations
- Health Alert and Common Disease, Disorder, or Condition boxes help learners relate concepts to clinical practice.
- Concept Maps for body system chapters illustrate the connections between anatomy and physiology of the organs of each body system.
- Body Systems Working Together to Maintain Homeostasis helps learners see integration of separate systems into one body.
- New "Career Focus" feature introduces learners to health professions related to the chapter content
- New "As the Body Ages" feature emphasizes how the physiology of the body changes throughout the aging process
Table of Contents: Chapter 1 The Human Body
Chapter 2 The Chemistry Of Life
Chapter 3 Cell Structure
Chapter 4 Cellular Metabolism and Reproduction: Mitosis And Meiosis
Chapter 5 Tissues
Chapter 6 The Integumentary System
Chapter 7 The Skeletal System
Chapter 8 The Articular System
Chapter 9 The Muscular System
Chapter 10 The Nervous System
Chapter 11 The Nervous System
Chapter 12 The Endocrine System
Chapter 13 The Blood
Chapter 14 The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 15 The Lymphatic System
Chapter 16 Nutrition And The Digestive System
Chapter 17 The Respiratory System
Chapter 18 The Urinary System
Chapter 19 The Reproductive System |
