ISBN:
9780323597791
Copyright:
2020
Publication Date:
11-07-2019
Page Count:
600
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
$78.99
Structure & Function of the Body - Softcover, 16th Edition
by Kevin T. Patton, PhD and Gary A. Thibodeau, PhD
Paperback
ISBN:
9780323597791
Copyright:
2020
Publication Date:
11-07-2019
Page Count:
600
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
$78.99
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Give students a solid understanding of the human body! Using simple, conversational language and vivid animations and illustrations, Structure & Function of the Body, 16th Edition introduces the normal structure and function of the human body and what the body does to maintain homeostasis. To help make difficult A&P concepts easy to understand, this new edition features thoroughly revised content and review questions which reflect the most current information available and a unique 22-page, semi-transparent insert of the human body. Plus, Connect It! boxes throughout directly correlate to online content giving students additional clinical and scientific insights essential to patient care!
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- NEW! Thoroughly revised chapters, illustrations, and review questions reflect the most current information available.
- NEW! Expert A&P contributors join Dr. Patton to enhance the content and bring additional perspectives to the book.
- Conversational and clear writing style makes content easy to read and understand for all levels of students.
- Full-color design contains more than 400 drawings and photos.
- NEW! Connect It! boxes refer students to online content providing additional clinical and scientific insights. F / NF #__6F___ 22-page Clear View of the Human Body is a unique, full-color, semi-transparent insert depicting the human body (male and female) in layers.
- Updated study tips sections at the beginning of each chapter help break down difficult topics and guide students on how to best use book features to their advantage.
- Questions for student review are found throughout the chapters and cover critical thinking, open-ended, fill-in-the-blank, matching, multiple-choice, and other question formats.
- Special boxes such as Health and Well-Being boxes, Clinical Application boxes, Research and Trends boxes, and more increase student interest and help students apply what they have learned to their future careers in healthcare and science.
- Language of Science and Medicine section in each chapter includes key terms, word parts, and pronunciations to place a greater focus on medical terminology.
- Educator resources on the Evolve companion website include TEACH lesson plans, lecture outlines, PowerPoint slides, an image collection, test bank, and author’s revision notes.
- Student resources on the Evolve companion website include Animation Direct, audio summaries, audio glossary, a new online coloring book, student review questions, and FAQs.
- Chapter outlines, objectives, and outline summaries offer students easy ways to organize and prioritize content.
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- NEW! Thoroughly revised chapters, illustrations, and review questions reflect the most current information available.
- NEW! Connect It! boxes refer you to online content providing additional clinical and scientific insights.
- NEW! A&P contributors join Dr. Patton to enhance the content and bring additional perspectives to the book.
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1. Introduction to the Body
2. Chemistry of Life
3. Cells
4. Tissues
5. Organ Systems
6. Skin and Membranes
7. Skeletal System
8. Muscular System
9. Nervous System
10. Senses
11. Endocrine System
12. Blood
13. Cardiovascular System
14. Lymphatic System and Immunity
15. Respiratory System
16. Digestive System
17. Nutrition and Metabolism
18. Urinary System
19. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
20. Acid-Base Balance
21. Reproductive Systems
22. Growth, Development, and Aging
Appendix A: Body Mass Index
Appendix B: Common Medical Abbreviations, Prefixes, and Suffixes
Appendix C: Chapter Test Answers
Glossary
Illustration/Photo Credits
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