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Anatomy & Physiology/With Student Survival Guide

ISBN: 9780323001922 | 0323001920
Edition: 4th w/CD-R
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div
Pub. Date: 1/1/1999

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SummaryTable of Contents
This introductory text presents a large, complex body of scientific knowledge in an easily understood conversational writing style, focusing on concepts rather than just descriptions to help students unify information. By using "big picture" and "cycle of life" themes throughout, the student learns the interrelation of body systems and the body's change in relation to age and development. Includes hundreds of full-color illustrations, a FREE Student Survival Guide to Anatomy & Physiology and a FREE Panorama of Anatomy and Physiology CD-ROM to help make learning more exciting and interactive for students.TOC: * Written in an easily understood conversational style to facilitate learning. * Uses an inviting full-color design that makes the information more accessible, including more than 1400 full-color photos and illustrations to enhance explanations of difficult concepts. * Highlights key illustrations and photographs with a unique key-shaped symbol. * Includes case studies to challenge students with "real-life" clinical situations. * Includes a variety of specialty boxes and tables to explain the practical applications of the principles of anatomy and physiology. * Reinforces learning by prompting students to review with Quick Check questions after major sections within the chapters. * Provides chapter outlines and key term lists at the beginning of each chapter to give students a short overview of subject content. * Detailed chapter summaries outline essential information to help student organize their study. * Content review questions help students determine how well they have mastered the important concepts. * Critical thinking questions actively engage students and challenge their reasoning skills. (Includes a FREE CD-ROM, Student Survival Guide and MERLIN website at: www.harcourthealth.com/MERLIN/Thibodeau/) Spanish version also available, ISBN: 8481744492
UNIT 1 THE BODY AS A WHOLE
Introduction Seeing the Big Picture
2(2)
Organization of the Body
4(33)
... MOREChemical Basis of Life
37(33)
Anatomy of Cells
70(23)
Physiology of Cells
93(31)
Tissues
124(38)
UNIT 2 SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT
Skin and Its Appendages
162(26)
Skeletal Tissues
188(21)
Skeletal System
209(46)
Articulations
255(24)
Anatomy of the Muscular System
279(35)
Physiology of the Muscular System
314(28)
UNIT 3 COMMUNICATION, CONTROL, AND INTEGRATION
Nervous System Cells
342(32)
Central Nervous System
374(38)
Peripheral Nervous System
412(34)
Sense Organs
446(34)
Endocrine System
480(46)
UNIT 4 TRANSPORTATION AND DEFENSE
Blood
526(26)
Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
552(38)
Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
590(36)
Lymphatic System
626(15)
Immune System
641(25)
Stress
666(14)
UNIT 5 RESPIRATION, NUTRITION, AND EXCRETION
Anatomy of the Respiratory System
680(22)
Physiology of the Respiratory System
702(29)
Anatomy of the Digestive System
731(31)
Physiology of the Digestive System
762(26)
Nutrition and Metabolism
788(34)
Urinary System
822(29)
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
851(21)
Acid-Base Balance
872(18)
UNIT 6 REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT
Male Reproductive System
890(16)
Female Reproductive System
906(25)
Growth and Development
931(28)
Genetics and Heredity
959(60)
Mini-Atlas of Human Anatomy
981(26)
Appendix
A Metric Measurements and Their Equivalents
1007(2)
B Determining the Potential Osmotic Pressure of a Solution
1009(2)
C Clinical and Laboratory Values
1011(6)
D Conversion Factors to International System of Units (SI Units)
1017(2)
Glossary1019(36)
Photo and Illustration Credits1055

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