Description:

Designed for allied health learners with little or no biology knowledge, this full-color book is a comprehensive introduction to anatomy & physiology. It is organized according to body systems, and focuses on the body working together to promote homeostasis. Chapters are self-contained so instructors can teach in any order preferred. Essential laboratory exercises included at the end of chapters provide hands-on lab experience. Key terms with phonetic pronunciations help build vocabulary. Free interactive CD-ROM encourages mastery of content through quizzes, games, and animations.

Features:

Free interactive CD-ROM encourages mastery of content through several types of activities, games, and animations
Health Alert and Common Disease, Disorder, or Condition boxes help learners relate concepts to clinical practice.
Concept Maps for body system chapters illustrate the connections between anatomy and physiology of the organs of each body system.
Body Systems Working Together to Maintain Homeostasis helps learners see integration of separate systems into one body.
New Career Focus"feature introduces learners to health professions related to the chapter content
New As the Body Ages feature emphasizes how the physiology of the body changes throughout the aging process

Chapter 1 The Human Body Chapter 2 The Chemistry Of Life Capter 3 Cell Structure Chapter 4 Cellular Metabolism and Reproduction: Mitosis And Meiosis Chapter 5 Tissues Chapter 6 The Integumentary System Chapter 7 The Skeletal System Chapter 8 The Articular System Chapter 9 The Muscular System Chapter 10 The Nervous System Chapter 11 The Nervous System Chapter 12 The Endocrine System Chapter 13 The Blood Chapter 14 The Cardiovascular System Chapter 15 The Lymphatic System Chapter 16 Nutrition And The Digestive System Chapter 17 The Respiratory System Chapter 18 The Urinary System Chapter 19 The Reproductive System