TY - BOOK AU - Marieb,Elaine Nicpon AU - Hoehn,Katja TI - Human anatomy & physiology /Elaine N. Marieb, R.N., Ph. D., Holyoke Community College, Katja Hoehn, M.D., Ph. D., Mount Royal University SN - 9780134580999 AV - QP34 .H863 2019 PY - 2019/// CY - Hoboken, New Jersey PB - Pearson Education, Incorporated KW - Human anatomy KW - Human physiology KW - Textbooks KW - MEDICAL N1 - 2; 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; 2; b N2 - "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 ER -