The Human Body in Health and Illness - Barbara L. Herlihy

The Human Body in Health and Illness

Buch | Softcover
560 Seiten
2006 | 3rd Revised edition
Saunders (Verlag)
978-1-4160-2885-7 (ISBN)
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Aimed at students whose background in science is limited, this book employs a body-systems approach to discuss the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology, building up from simple to complex topics. It includes cartoons that use humor to make learning the content more enjoyable.
Through a visually appealing design, "The Human Body in Health and Illness, 3rd Edition" describes complex concepts in a more simplified way and applies them to patient care. Aimed at students whose background in science is limited, the text assumes the reader has no previous knowledge in biology, chemistry, or physics and makes the information easy to read and understand. The text includes unique cartoons that use humor to make learning the content more enjoyable. The book also employs a body-systems approach to discuss the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology, building up from simple to complex topics.

1. Introduction to the Human Body 2. Basic Chemistry 3. Cells 4. Cell Metabolism 5. Microbiology Basics 6. Tissues and Membranes 7. Integumentary System and Body Temperature 8. Skeletal System 9. Muscular System 10. Nervous System: Nervous Tissue and Brain 11. Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves 12. Autonomic Nervous System-NEW! 13. Sensory System 14. Endocrine System 15. Blood 16. Anatomy of the Heart 17. Function of the Heart 18. Anatomy of the Blood Vessels-NEW! 19. Functions of the Blood Vessels-NEW! 20. Lymphatic System 21. Immune System 22. Respiratory System 23. Digestive System 24. Urinary System 25. Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance 26. Reproductive Systems 27. Human Development and Heredity Appendix A: Medical Terminology and Eponymous Terms Appendix B: Laboratory Tests Glossary

Erscheint lt. Verlag 23.11.2006
Zusatzinfo Approx. 350 illustrations
Verlagsort Philadelphia
Sprache englisch
Maße 216 x 276 mm
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Pflege
Studium 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) Anatomie / Neuroanatomie
Studium 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) Physiologie
ISBN-10 1-4160-2885-4 / 1416028854
ISBN-13 978-1-4160-2885-7 / 9781416028857
Zustand Neuware
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