Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology - Gerard J. Tortora, Bryan H. Derrickson

Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

Buch | Softcover
712 Seiten
2009 | International student edition
John Wiley & Sons Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-470-41885-7 (ISBN)
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* A modular approach that focuses on conceptual learning and develops critical thinking skills * Provides students with a basic understanding of the structures and functions of the human body with an emphasis on homeostasis * Employs a concise writing style that emphasizes core content over extraneous detail.
Introduction to the Human Body, 8th Edition enables allied health professionals to efficiently and effectively master the essentials of anatomy and physiology as well as understand the balance between homeostasis and disruptions to homeostasis. Features such as Looking Back to Move Ahead help refresh basic concepts and make connections from system to system and concept to concept. Rich in clinical resources that highlight disruptions to homeostasis, the book also includes a special box in each chapter that focuses on Wellness. These unique discussions help allied health professionals make the connections between knowledge of form and function with optimal healthy choices.

About the Authors. Preface. Acknowledgements. Note to the Student. Chapter 1. Organization of the Human Body. Chapter 2. Introductory Chemistry. Chapter 3. Cells. Chapter 4. Tissues. Chapter 5. The Integumentary System. Chapter 6. The Skeletal System. Chapter 7. Joints. Chapter 8 . The Muscular System. Chapter 9. Nervous Tissue. Chapter 10. Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves. Chapter 11. Autonomic Nervous System. Chapter 12. Somatic Senses and Special Senses. Chapter 13. The Endocrine System. Chapter 14. The Cardiovascular System: Blood. Chapter 15. The Cardiovascular System: Heart. Chapter 16. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation. Chapter 17. The Lymphatic System and Immunity. Chapter 18. The Respiratory System. Chapter 19. The Digestive System. Chapter 20. Nutrition and Metabolism. Chapter 21. The Urinary System. Chapter 22. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance. Chapter 23. The Reproductive Systems. Chapter 24. Development and Inheritance. Answers to Self-Quizzes and Critical Thinking Applications. Glossary. Credits. Index.

Verlagsort Chichester
Sprache englisch
Maße 235 x 273 mm
Gewicht 1542 g
Einbandart Paperback
Themenwelt Studium 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) Anatomie / Neuroanatomie
Studium 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) Physiologie
Naturwissenschaften Biologie
ISBN-10 0-470-41885-0 / 0470418850
ISBN-13 978-0-470-41885-7 / 9780470418857
Zustand Neuware
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