Main description:

For courses in Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions.

Understanding The Human Form
Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals: An Interactive Journey is a hands-on study companion that guides nursing and allied health students through the systems of the human body. The volume employs a conversational tone and light humor to stimulate learning, rather than a mass memorization of facts. The enhanced Third Edition is a visually appealing guide to the human body attractive to today's students of all learning styles.

The Study Success Companion, found in the back of the volume, is a support cushion of study skills and stress management tips to guide students through this interactive learning process. Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals provides gripping insight into the fascinating systems of the human body, enforcing the long-term retention students need to thrive as health professionals.

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NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyHealthProfessionsLab does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyHealthProfessionsLab search for ISBN-10: 0134162285/ISBN-13: 9780134162287. That package includes ISBN-10: 0133851117/ISBN-13: 9780133851113 and ISBN-10: 0133857646 /ISBN-13: 9780133857641.

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Contents:

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
The Human Body: Reading the Map
Biochemistry: The Basic Ingredients of Life
The Cells: The Raw Materials and Building Blocks
Tissues and Systems: The Inside Story
The Skeletal System: The Framework
The Muscular System: Movement for the Journey
The Integumentary System: The Protective Covering
The Nervous System (Part I): The Information Super Highway
The Nervous System (Part II): The Traffic Control Center
The Senses: The Sights and Sounds
The Endocrine System: The Body's Other Control System
The Cardiovascular System: Transport and Supply
The Respiratory System: It's a Gas
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems: Your Defense
The Gastrointestinal System: Fuel for the Trip
The Urinary System: Filtration and Fluid Balance
The Reproductive System: Replacement and Repair
The Journey's End: Now What?

Appendix A Answers to Test Your Knowledge
Appendix B Medical Terminology, Word Parts, and Singular and Plural Endings
Appendix C Clinical Abbreviations
Appendix D Laboratory Reference Values
Appendix E: Minerals and Vitamins: Sources, Functions, and Effects of Deficiency and Toxicity