Anatomy & Physiology All-in-One For Dummies (+ Chapter Quizzes Online)
For Dummies (Verlag)
978-1-394-15365-7 (ISBN)
From complicated Latin names to what can seem like a million-and-one things to memorize, no one's saying anatomy and physiology is easy. But, with a little help from your friends at Dummies, it doesn't have to be impossible!
Anatomy & Physiology All-in-One For Dummies is your go-to guide for developing a deep understanding of the parts of the human body and how it works. You’ll learn the body's structures and discover how they function with expert help from the book's easy-to-use teaching features. You can even go online to access interactive chapter quizzes to help you absorb the material.
With this book, you'll:
Get a grip on key concepts and scientific terminology used to describe the human body
Discover fun physiology facts you can apply to everyday life both inside and outside the classroom
Learn how the body's different systems interact with one another
So, if you’re looking to ace that next test, improve your overall grade, reduce test anxiety, or just increase your confidence in the subject, grab a copy of Anatomy & Physiology All-in-One For Dummies. It's your one-stop, comprehensive resource for all things A&P!
Erin Odya is an anatomy and physiology teacher at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana. She’s the author of Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies and Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies.
Introduction 1
Unit 1: Locating Physiology on the Web of Knowledge 5
Chapter 1: Learning a New Language: How to Speak Fluent A&P 7
Chapter 2: Better Living through Chemistry 25
Chapter 3: The Secret Life of Cells 45
Chapter 4: Joining Forces: Cells Organize into Tissues 71
Unit 2: Weaving It All Together: The Structural Layers 87
Chapter 5: It’s Just Skin Deep: The Integumentary System 89
Chapter 6: More than a Scaffold to Build On: The Skeletal System 109
Chapter 7: Getting in Gear: The Muscles 153
Unit 3: Talking to Yourself 189
Chapter 8: Your Electric Personality 191
Chapter 9: Raging Hormones: The Endocrine System 233
Unit 4: Traveling the World 257
Chapter 10: The River(s) of Life 259
Chapter 11: Spreading the Love: The Cardiovascular System 269
Chapter 12: Underground Defenses: The Lymphatic System 295
Unit 5: Supply and Demand 321
Chapter 13: Oxygenating the Machine: The Respiratory System 323
Chapter 14: Fueling the Fire: The Digestive System 347
Chapter 15: Cleaning Up Your Act: The Urinary System 375
Unit 6: Making a Mini-Me: Behind the Scenes 395
Chapter 16: Why Ask Y? Gamete Production 397
Chapter 17: Baking the Bundle of Joy 427
Chapter 18: From Cradle to Grave 445
Index 457
| Erscheinungsdatum | 22.03.2023 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 201 x 252 mm |
| Gewicht | 794 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie |
| ISBN-10 | 1-394-15365-1 / 1394153651 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-394-15365-7 / 9781394153657 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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