Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology - Couverture souple

Scanlon, Valerie

 
9780803639577: Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

Synopsis

Leading the way for nearly 25 years with unsurpassed clarity, content, and completeness. Make anatomy and physiology fun and easy to study. Through six editions, this best-selling text has led the way with exactly what you need to build a firm foundation in this must-know subject. A student-friendly writing style, superb art program, a wealth of learning opportunities in every chapter, and online activities instill confidence every step of the way. It's the perfect introduction to the world of anatomy. The 7th Edition delivers even more of what nursing and allied health students in a variety of disciplines need to meet the challenges of health care today. And, it's ready-made for multiple learning styles. KEY FEATURES Flexible presentation of content makes the text suitable for any course. Precisely detailed, full-color illustrations throughout make every concept clear. Highly detailed anatomy photographs and full-color illustrations enhance visual learning. Clinical application boxes put theory into action. Extensive microbiology tables reinforce the text. Questions for every figure in the book encourage critical thinking and reinforce understanding of the image and the content. A wealth of pedagogical features promotes learning and includes chapter outlines, student objectives, new and related clinical terminology (with pronunciations), study outlines, review questions and "For Further Thought" discussion topics, and a comprehensive glossary. CONTENTS 1. Organization and General Plan of the Body 2. Some Basic Chemistry 3. Cells 4. Tissues and Membranes 5. The Integumentary System 6. The Skeletal System 7. The Muscular System 8. The Nervous System 9. The Senses 10. The Endocrine System 11. Blood 12. The Heart 13. The Vascular System 14. The Lymphatic System and Immunity 15. The Respiratory System 16. The Digestive System 17. Body Temperature and Metabolism 18. The Urinary System 19. Fluid-Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance 20. The Reproductive Systems 21. Human Development and Genetics 22. An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease Appendices Glossary

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Leading the way for nearly 25 years with unsurpassed clarity, content, and completeness. Make anatomy and physiology fun and easy to study. Through six editions, this best-selling text has led the way with exactly what you need to build a firm foundation in this must-know subject. A student-friendly writing style, superb art program, a wealth of learning opportunities in every chapter, and online activities instill confidence every step of the way. It's the perfect introduction to the world of anatomy. The 7th Edition delivers even more of what nursing and allied health students in a variety of disciplines need to meet the challenges of health care today. And, it's ready-made for multiple learning styles. KEY FEATURES Flexible presentation of content makes the text suitable for any course. Precisely detailed, full-color illustrations throughout make every concept clear. Highly detailed anatomy photographs and full-color illustrations enhance visual learning. Clinical application boxes put theory into action. Extensive microbiology tables reinforce the text. Questions for every figure in the book encourage critical thinking and reinforce understanding of the image and the content. A wealth of pedagogical features promotes learning and includes chapter outlines, student objectives, new and related clinical terminology (with pronunciations), study outlines, review questions and "For Further Thought" discussion topics, and a comprehensive glossary. CONTENTS 1. Organization and General Plan of the Body 2. Some Basic Chemistry 3. Cells 4. Tissues and Membranes 5. The Integumentary System 6. The Skeletal System 7. The Muscular System 8. The Nervous System 9. The Senses 10. The Endocrine System 11. Blood 12. The Heart 13. The Vascular System 14. The Lymphatic System and Immunity 15. The Respiratory System 16. The Digestive System 17. Body Temperature and Metabolism 18. The Urinary System 19. Fluid-Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance 20. The Reproductive Systems 21. Human Development and Genetics 22. An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease Appendices Glossary

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