| Description |
1 volume (various pagings) : color illustrations, portraits ; 28 cm |
| Series |
Always learning |
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Always learning.
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| Contents |
Unit 1: Fundamental Principles of Anatomy and Physiology -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology -- Chapter 2: The Chemistry of Life -- Chapter 3: The Cell -- Chapter 4: Histology -- Unit 2: Body Coverings and Movement -- Chapter 5: The Integumentary System -- Chapter 6: Bones and Bone Tissue -- Chapter 7: The Skeletal System -- Chapter 8: Articulations -- Chapter 9: The Muscular System -- Chapter 10: Muscle Tissue & Physiology -- Unit 3: Integration, Control, and Maintenance of Homeostasis -- Chapter 11: Introduction to the Nervous System & Nervous Tissue -- Chapter 12: The Central Nervous System -- Chapter 13: The Peripheral Nervous System -- Chapter 14: The Autonomic Nervous System & Homeostasis -- Chapter 15: The Special Senses -- Chapter 16: The Endocrine System -- Unit 4: Transport and Immunity -- Chapter 17: The Cardiovascular System I: The Heart -- Chapter 18: The Cardiovascular System II: Blood Vessels -- Chapter 19: Blood -- Chapter 20: The Lymphatic System & Immunity -- Chapter 21: The Respiratory System -- Unit 5: Regulation of the Body’s Intake and Output -- Chapter 22: The Digestive System -- Chapter 23: Metabolism & Nutrition -- Chapter 24: The Urinary System -- Chapter 25: Fluid, Electrolyte & Acid-Base Homeostasis -- Unit 6: Continuity of Life -- Chapter 26: The Reproductive System -- Chapter 27: Development & Heredity |
| Summary |
"This book tkes a learner-centered approach to help today's A&P students grasp key concepts in anatomy and physiology, and apply these concepts to understand how the human body works. The author uses just-in-time coaching, focused and uncluttered visuals that show one-concept-at-a-time, rich self-assessments provide students the help they need when they need it most." -- Publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Human anatomy -- Textbooks.
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Human anatomy -- Study and teaching (Higher)
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Human anatomy.
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Human physiology -- Textbooks.
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Human physiology -- Study and teaching (Higher)
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Human physiology.
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Anatomy.
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Physiological Phenomena.
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| Genre/Form |
Textbooks.
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| ISBN |
1292112336 |
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9781292112336 |
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