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Anatomy & Physiology, 10e
Includes Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Anatomy & Physiology, ANZ 10e
- 10th Edition - February 15, 2018
- Authors: Kevin T. Patton, Candice Pullen
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 4 4 1 1 - 5
Just because A&P is complicated, doesn't mean learning it has to be. Anatomy & Physiology, 10th Edition uses reader-friendly writing, visually engaging content, and a wid… Read more
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Request a sales quoteJust because A&P is complicated, doesn't mean learning it has to be. Anatomy & Physiology, 10th Edition uses reader-friendly writing, visually engaging content, and a wide range of teaching and learning support to ensure classroom success. Focusing on the unifying themes of structure and function and homeostasis, author Kevin Patton uses a very conversational and easy-to-follow narrative to guide you through difficult A&P material. The 10th Edition has been updated to ensure you have a better understanding of how the entire body works together.
In addition, you can connect with the textbook through a number of free electronic resources, including Netter's 3D Interactive Anatomy, A&P Online, an electronic colouring book, 3D animations, Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) for Anatomy & Physiology ANZ 10e, and more! Corresponding chapter-by-chapter to the core text, EAQ prepares you for tutorials, lectures and exams, with access to thousands of exam-style questions at your fingertips.
UNIT ONE: The Body as a Whole1. Organization of the Body2. Homeostasis3. Chemical Basis of Life4. Biomolecules5. Cell Structure6. Cell Function7. Cell Growth and Development8. Introduction to Tissues9. Tissue Types
UNIT TWO: Support and Movement10. Skin11. Skeletal Tissues12. Axial Skeleton13. Appendicular Skeleton14. Articulations15. Axial Muscles16. Appendicular Muscles17. Muscle Contraction
UNIT THREE: Communication, Control, and Integration18. Nervous System Cells19. Nerve Signaling20. Central Nervous System21. Peripheral Nervous System22. Autonomic Nervous System23. General Senses24. Special Senses25. Endocrine Regulation26 Endocrine Glands
UNIT FOUR: Transportation and Defense27. Blood28. Heart29. Blood Vessels30. Circulation of Blood31. Lymphatic System32. Innate Immunity33. Adaptive Immunity34. Stress
UNIT FIVE: Respiration, Nutrition and Excretion35. Respiratory Tract36. Ventilation37. Gas Exchange and Transport38. Upper Digestive Tract39. Lower Digestive Tract40. Digestion and Absorption41. Nutrition and Metabolism42. Urinary System43. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance44 Acid-Base Balance
UNIT SIX: Reproduction and Development45. Male Reproductive System46. Female Reproductive System47. Growth and Development48. Genetics and Heredity
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- Language: English
- Edition: 10
- Published: February 15, 2018
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Hardback ISBN: 9780729544115
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Kevin T. Patton
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, Life Sciences,St. Charles Community College Cottleville, MO Professor of Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI adjunct) Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY