Main description:

For one-semester courses in anatomy & physiology.

Celebrated for its precise illustrations, emphasis on integration, and engaging clinical content, Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology is crafted especially for students with no prior knowledge of anatomy & physiology and little science background.

The 8th Edition guides students through tough A&P topics, helping them retain challenging content in the fast-paced one-semester A&P course. The new edition draws on the outstanding art and hallmark features from the text to create interactives and digital assets that walk students through complicated art and help them to understand difficult concepts. NEW Build Your Knowledge Interactives focus on how the body systems work together to maintain homeostasis.

Contents:

1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
2 The Chemical Level of Organization
3 Cell Structure and Function
4 The Tissue Level of Organization
5 The Integumentary System
6 The Skeletal System
7 The Muscular System
8 The Nervous System
9 The General and Special Senses
10 The Endocrine System
11 The Cardiovascular System: Blood
12 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
13 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
14 The Lymphatic System and Immunity
15 The Respiratory System
16 The Digestive System
17 Metabolism and Energetics
18 The Urinary System
19 The Reproductive System
20 Development and Inheritance
Glossary/Index

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