cover image - Anatomy & Physiology with Brief Atlas of the Human Body and Quick Guide to the Language of Science and Medicine - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 12th Edition
ISBN: 9780443120596
Copyright: 2027
Page Count: 1288
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $177.99

Anatomy & Physiology with Brief Atlas of the Human Body and Quick Guide to the Language of Science and Medicine - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 12th Edition

by Kevin T. Patton, PhD, Frank B. Bell, DC, MSHAPI, Terry Thompson, MS, MSHAPI and Peggie L. Williamson, PT, DPT, MS, MSHAPI

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

cover image - Anatomy & Physiology with Brief Atlas of the Human Body and Quick Guide to the Language of Science and Medicine - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 12th Edition
ISBN: 9780443120596
Copyright: 2027
Page Count: 1288
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $177.99
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A&P may be complicated, but learning it doesn't have to be! Anatomy & Physiology, 12th Edition, uses a clear, easy-to-read approach to tell the story of the human body’s structure and function. Color-coded illustrations, case studies, and Clear View of the Human Body transparencies help students see the “Big Picture” of A&P. To jump-start learning, each unit begins by reviewing what students have already learned and previewing what they are about to learn. Short chapters simplify concepts with bite-sized chunks of information. Designed for two-semester A&P courses, this award-winning text includes A&P Online with 3-D animations and interactive exercises to make learning even easier.
    • NEW! Microbiome chapter discusses the microbial systems that are essential for human development, immunity, and nutrition, relating microbiome dysfunction to autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalgia
    • NEW! Updated Career Choices boxes spotlight new individuals and their advances in the sciences
    • NEW! Case studies are added to TEACH lesson plans on the Evolve companion website
    • Conversational, storytelling writing style features an 11.7 reading level (the lowest available among two-semester A&P texts), using brief chapters and chunks of information for easier understanding
    • 1,400 full-color photographs and drawings bring difficult A&P concepts to life and illustrate the most current scientific knowledge
    • UNIQUE! Clear View of the Human Body transparencies allow students to peel back the layers of the body, with a 22-page, full-color insert showing the male and female human body along several planes
    • The Big Picture and Cycle of Life sections in each chapter help students comprehend the interrelation of body systems and how the structure and function of these change in relation to age and development
    • Interesting sidebars and boxes include Language of Science and Medicine, Mechanisms of Disease, Health Matters, Diagnostic Study, FYI, Sports and Fitness, and Career Choices
    • Connect It! features call attention to online articles that expand on and apply A&P concepts
    • Learning features include outlines, key terms, and study hints at the start of each chapter
    • Chapter summaries, review questions, and critical thinking questions help readers consolidate their knowledge after reading each chapter
    • Quick Check questions reinforce learning by prompting students to review what they have just read
    • Comprehensive glossary includes more terms than in similar textbooks, each with an easy pronunciation guide and simplified translation of word parts — essential features for learning to use scientific and medical terminology
    • Diverse illustrations and images reflect more accurately the wide spectrum of humanity, including people of various cultures, skin tones, and facial features, along with more female representation
    • All content aligns with HAPS learning outcomes, ensuring that students learn A&P competencies and core concepts
    • NEW! Microbiome chapter discusses the microbial systems that are essential for human development, immunity, and nutrition, relating microbiome dysfunction to autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalgia
    • NEW! Updated Career Choices boxes spotlight new individuals and their advances in the sciences

  • UNIT 1: The Body as a Whole
    1. Organization of the Body
    2. Homeostasis
    3. Chemical Basis of Life
    4. Biomolecules
    5. Cell Structure
    6. Cell Function
    7. Cell Growth and Development
    8. Introduction to Tissues
    9. Tissue Types

    UNIT 2: Support and Movement
    10. Skin
    11. Skeletal Tissues
    12. Axial Skeleton
    13. Appendicular Skeleton
    14. Articulations
    15. Axial Muscles
    16. Appendicular Muscles
    17. Muscle Contraction

    UNIT 3: Communication, Control, and Integration
    18. Nervous System Cells
    19. Nerve Signaling
    20. Central Nervous System
    21. Peripheral Nervous System
    22. Autonomic Nervous System
    23. General Senses
    24. Special Senses
    25. Endocrine Regulation
    26. Endocrine Glands

    UNIT 4: Transportation and Defense
    27. Blood
    28. Heart
    29. Blood Vessels
    30. Circulation of Blood
    31. Lymphatic System
    32. Innate Immunity
    33. Adaptive Immunity
    34. Stress

    UNIT 5: Respiration, Nutrition and Excretion
    35. Respiratory Tract
    36. Ventilation
    37. Gas Exchange and Transport
    38. Upper Digestive Tract
    39. Lower Digestive Tract
    40. Digestion and Absorption
    41. Nutrition and Metabolism
    42. Urinary System
    43. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    44. Acid-Base Balance

    UNIT 6: Reproduction and Development
    45. Male Reproductive System
    46. Female Reproductive System
    47. Growth and Development
    48. Genetics and Heredity

  • 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, Frank B. Bell, DC, MSHAPI, Adjunct Assistant Professor MS in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (MSHAPI) Program Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY, USA, Terry Thompson, MS, MSHAPI, Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences Wor-Wic Community College President Emeritus - HAPS Salisbury, MD, USA and Peggie L. Williamson, PT, DPT, MS, MSHAPI, University of Mary Hardin DPT Program Baylor in Belton, TX Bellah Therapies, LLC Harker Heights, TX, USA
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