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Human anatomy & physiology /Elaine N. Marieb, R.N., Ph. D., Holyoke Community College, Katja Hoehn, M.D., Ph. D., Mount Royal University.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Hoboken, New Jersey : Pearson Education, Incorporated, (c)2019.Edition: eleventh editionDescription: xx, 1137, A-30, G-22, C-2, I-42 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780134580999
  • 9780134762999
  • 9780134766300
Other title:
  • Human anatomy and physiology
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • QP34 .H863 2019
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Contents:
Chapter 1. The human body : An orientation -- Chapter 2. Chemistry comes alive -- Chapter 3. Cells : The living units -- Chapter 4. Tissue : The living fabric
Chapter 5. The integumentary system -- Chapter 6. Bones and skeletal tissues -- Chapter 7. The skeleton -- Chapter 8. Joints -- Chapter 9. Muscles and muscle tissue -- Chapter 10. The muscular system
Chapter 11. Fundamentals of the nervous system and nervous tissue -- Chapter 12. The central nervous system -- Chapter 13. The peripheral nervous system and reflex activity -- Chapter 14. The autonomic nervous system -- Chapter 15. The special senses -- Chapter 16. The endocrine system
Chapter 17. Blood -- Chapter 18. The cardiovascular system : The heart -- Chapter 19. The cardiovascular system : Blood vessels -- Chapter 20. The lymphatic system and lymphoid organs and tissues -- Chapter 21. The immune system : Innate and adaptive body defenses -- Chapter 22. The respiratory system -- Chapter 23. The digestive system -- Chapter 24. Nutrition, metabolism, and energy balance -- Chapter 25. The urinary system -- Chapter 26. Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
Chapter 27. The reproductive system -- Chapter 28. Pregnancy and human development -- Chapter 29. Heredity
Answers appendix -- Appendix A. The Metric System -- Appendix B. Functional groups in organic molecules -- Appendix C. The amino acids -- Appendix D. Two important metabolic pathways -- Appendix E. Periodic Table of Elements -- Appendix F. Reference values for selected blood and urine studies.
Subject: "Equipping learners with 21st-century skills to succeed in A&P and beyond. 'Human Anatomy & Physiology' by best-selling authors Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn motivates and supports learners at every level, from novice to expert, equipping them with 21st century skills to succeed in A&P and beyond. Each chapter guides students from mastering A&P terminology to applying knowledge in clinical scenarios, to practicing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills required for entry to nursing, allied health, and exercise science programs. Recognized for its engaging, conversational writing style, easy-to-follow figures, and its unique clinical insights, Human Anatomy & Physiology continues the tradition of innovation and addressing the most effective ways students learn."--taken from publisher web site. Publisher's site
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Nursing-Reference (LIBRARY USE ONLY) Nursing-Reference (LIBRARY USE ONLY) G. Allen Fleece Library REFERENCE QP34.5.M375.H863 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31923001786686

Includes bibliographies and index.

UNIT 1. Organization of the Body. -- Chapter 1. The human body : An orientation -- Chapter 2. Chemistry comes alive -- Chapter 3. Cells : The living units -- Chapter 4. Tissue : The living fabric

UNIT 2. Covering, Support, and Movement of the Body. -- Chapter 5. The integumentary system -- Chapter 6. Bones and skeletal tissues -- Chapter 7. The skeleton -- Chapter 8. Joints -- Chapter 9. Muscles and muscle tissue -- Chapter 10. The muscular system

UNIT 3. Regulation and Integration of the Body. -- Chapter 11. Fundamentals of the nervous system and nervous tissue -- Chapter 12. The central nervous system -- Chapter 13. The peripheral nervous system and reflex activity -- Chapter 14. The autonomic nervous system -- Chapter 15. The special senses -- Chapter 16. The endocrine system

UNIT 4. Maintenance of the Body. -- Chapter 17. Blood -- Chapter 18. The cardiovascular system : The heart -- Chapter 19. The cardiovascular system : Blood vessels -- Chapter 20. The lymphatic system and lymphoid organs and tissues -- Chapter 21. The immune system : Innate and adaptive body defenses -- Chapter 22. The respiratory system -- Chapter 23. The digestive system -- Chapter 24. Nutrition, metabolism, and energy balance -- Chapter 25. The urinary system -- Chapter 26. Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance

UNIT 5. Continuity. -- Chapter 27. The reproductive system -- Chapter 28. Pregnancy and human development -- Chapter 29. Heredity

APPENDICES. -- Answers appendix -- Appendix A. The Metric System -- Appendix B. Functional groups in organic molecules -- Appendix C. The amino acids -- Appendix D. Two important metabolic pathways -- Appendix E. Periodic Table of Elements -- Appendix F. Reference values for selected blood and urine studies.

"Equipping learners with 21st-century skills to succeed in A&P and beyond. 'Human Anatomy & Physiology' by best-selling authors Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn motivates and supports learners at every level, from novice to expert, equipping them with 21st century skills to succeed in A&P and beyond. Each chapter guides students from mastering A&P terminology to applying knowledge in clinical scenarios, to practicing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills required for entry to nursing, allied health, and exercise science programs. Recognized for its engaging, conversational writing style, easy-to-follow figures, and its unique clinical insights, Human Anatomy & Physiology continues the tradition of innovation and addressing the most effective ways students learn."--taken from publisher web site. Publisher's site

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