Main description:

McKinley/O'Loughlin/Bidle: Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach, 2e brings multiple elements of the study of A&P together in ways that maximize understanding. Text discussions provide structural details in the context of their functional significance to integrate coverage of anatomy and physiology in each chapter. Chapters emphasize the interdependence of body systems by weaving prior coverage of one system into textual explanations of how other systems work. These system relationships are also covered in "Integrate: Concept Connection" boxes. All figures are carefully designed to support the text narrative, and carry brief textual explanations to make figures self-contained study tools. Special "Concept Overview" figures in each chapter tie together multi-faceted concepts in 1- or 2-page visual summaries. Applications are presented in "Integrate: Clinical View" boxes to apply chapter content using clinical examples that show students what can go wrong in the body, to help crystallize understanding of the "norm." Critical Thinking questions in "What Do You Think?" engage students in application or analysis to encourage students to think more globally about the content; 'What Did You Learn' are mini self-tests at the end of each section that assess whether students have a sufficient grasp of the content before moving on. End-of-chapter "Challenge Yourself" assessments include 'Do You Know the Basics", "Can You Apply What You've Learned?", and "Can You Synthesize What You've Learned?" question sets. Career opportunities pursued by students studying A&P are highlighted at the beginning of each chapter. Everyday analogies and practical advice for remembering material are presented in "Integrate: Learning Strategy" boxes. Chapters end with a summary of media tools available to help learn each chapter's content. Users who purchase Connect Plus receive access to the full online ebook version of the textbook.

Contents:

1. Sciences of Anatomy and Physiology 2. Atoms, ScIons, and Molecules 3. Energy, Chemical Reactions, and Glucose Metabolism4. Biology of the Cell5. Tissue Organization6. Integumentary System7. Skeletal System: Bone Structure and Function8. Skeletal System: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton9. Skeletal System: Articulations10. Muscular System: Muscle Tissue11. Muscular System: Axial and Appendicular Muscles12. Nervous System: Nervous Tissue13. Nervous System: Brain and Cranial Nerves14. Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves15. Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System 16. Nervous System: Senses17. Endocrine System18. Cardiovascular System: Blood19. Cardiovascular System: The Heart20. Cardiovascular System: Vessels and Circulation21. Lymphatic System 22. The Immune System and the Body's Defense23. Respiratory System24. Urinary System25. Fluid and Electrolytes26. Digestive System27. Nutrition, Regulation of Metabolism, Energy, and Heat28. Reproductive System29. Development,Pregnancy, and Heredity