Structure & Function of the Body - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 16th Edition

by Kevin T. Patton, PhD and Gary A. Thibodeau, PhD

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ISBN: 9780323655774

Publication Date: 11-05-2019

Page Count: 600

Imprint: Mosby

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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! 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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- 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.
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- 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.
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Contents

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
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Kevin T. Patton, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Life Sciences, St. Charles Community College Cottleville, MO Professor of Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction (HAPI adjunct) Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY, USA and Gary A. Thibodeau, PhD, Chancellor Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Biology, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
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