Main description:

Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals: An Interactive Journey, 2nd edition along with the accompanying Study Success Companion, integrated DVD, and web-site, are written in a manner that will enhance learning of the material versus mass memorization of facts. New features of this edition include: * Updated Test Your Knowledge exercises that appear within the chapter.* Expanded end of chapter exercises to enhance critical thinking.* Updated Amazing Body Facts and Clinical Application boxes with* the latest re-search and clinical information.* New animations, games and interactive exercise added to the already* popular student DVD.* Enhanced student workbook with visual concept maps and more* active learning exercises* New book design makes content easier to locate. This is a great for any healthcare professional!

Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology: Learning the Language Chapter 2 The Human Body: Reading the Map Chapter 3 Biochemistry: The Basic Ingredients of Life Chapter 4 The Cells: The Raw Materials and Building Blocks Chapter 5 Tissues and Systems: The Inside Story Chapter 6 The Skeletal System: The Framework Chapter 7 The Muscular System: Movement for the Journey Chapter 8 The Integumentary System: The Protective Covering Chapter 9 The Nervous System (Part I): The Information Super Highway Chapter 10 The Nervous System (Part II): The Traffic Control Center Chapter 11 The Senses: The Sights and Sounds Chapter 12 The Endocrine System: The Body's Other Control System Chapter 13 The Cardiovascular System: Transport and Supply Chapter 14 The Respiratory System: It's a Gas Chapter 15 The Lymphatic and Immune Systems: Your Defense Systems Chapter 16 The Gastrointestinal System: Fuel for the Trip Chapter 17 The Urinary System: Filtration and Fluid Balance Chapter 18 The Reproductive System: Replacement and Repair Chapter 19 The Journey's End: Now What? The Study Success Companion: The Key to Your Successful Journey Appendix B: Medical Terminology,Word Parts, and Singular and Plural Endings A-8 Appendix C: Clinical Abbreviations A-16 Appendix D: Laboratory Reference Values A-25 Glossary G-1 Index I-1