Main description:

Visual Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology combines a visual approach with a modular organization to deliver an easy-to-use and time-efficient book that uniquely meets the needs of today's students-without sacrificing the coverage of A&P topics required for careers in nursing and other allied health professions. This book is geared toward students enrolled in a one-semester A&P course and comes with access to MasteringA&P(R).

Contents:

1. An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 2. Chemical Level of Organization 3. Cells and Tissues 4. The Integumentary System 5. The Skeletal System 6. The Muscular System 7. The Central Nervous System 8. The Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous Systems 9. The Senses 10. The Endocrine System 11. Blood and Blood Vessels 12. The Heart and Cardiovascular Function 13. The Lymphatic System and Immunity 14. The Respiratory System 15. The Digestive System 16. Metabolism and Energetics 17. The Urinary System and Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance 18. The Reproductive System 19. Development and Inheritance