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Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology - Text and Anatomy and Physiology Online Course (Access Code)

  • 1st Edition - March 2, 2011
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau, Matthew M. Douglas
  • Language: English

Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology offers a clear, concise, and engaging account of the human body and its systems, with just the right amount of content. Designed for one-s… Read more

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Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology offers a clear, concise, and engaging account of the human body and its systems, with just the right amount of content. Designed for one-semester A&P courses and for students with little or no background in anatomy and physiology, this new, value-priced, text provides a solid framework for learning and understanding the interrelations of body systems. Seasoned authors and experienced educators, Kevin Patton, Gary Thibodeau, and Matthew Douglas use a conversational writing style and a variety of study tools to help you arrive at a complete understanding of human anatomy. What's more, a dynamic, full-color design with spectacular artwork offers a clear view of the human body, providing expert visual guidance while enhancing your learning experience.

Key features

  • Consistent, unifying elements throughout the book help you understand the interrelation of body systems and how the structure and function of these change in relation to age and development.
  • A dynamic full-color design with more than 1,000 full-color photographs and illustrations visually reinforce and clarify complex concepts.
  • The unique Clear View of the Human Body transparencies display the internal view of male and female bodies along several different planes, strengthening your knowledge of the structure of the body.
  • Study hints offer specific suggestions for using many of the learning aids found in each chapter.
  • Student learning objectives highlight the things you should know after completing each chapter, helping you focus on the most important concepts.
  • Introductory Stories present real-life clinical situations at the beginning of each chapter, with follow-up questions that challenge you to apply what you've learned in practical and creative ways.
  • Quick Check questions after major sections reinforce learning by prompting you to immediately review new concepts.
  • Review questions at the end of every chapter help you determine how well you have mastered important concepts.
  • Critical thinking questions at the end of every chapter challenge your reasoning skills.
  • Learning resources on evolve.elsevier.com include A&P Connect, answers to Introductory Story questions, answers to Quick Check questions, audio chapter summaries, audio glossary, Body Spectrum Electronic Anatomy Coloring Book, FAQs, Mechanisms of Disease, online tutoring, Quick Guide to the Language and Science of Medicine, student post-test questions, and web links to related sites.
  • Anatomy and Physiology Online features a comprehensive and interactive online course with 22 modules following the body systems presented in the book.

Table of contents

Unit 1: Constituents of the Human Body

1. Organization of The Human Body

2. The Chemistry of Life

3. Anatomy of Cells

4. Physiology of Cells

5. Cell Growth and Reproduction

6. Tissues and Their Functions
Unit 2: Support and Movement

7. Skin and Its Appendages

8. Skeletal Tissues

9. Bones and Joints

10. Muscular System
Unit 3: Communication, Control, and Integration

11. Cells of the Nervous System

12. Central Nervous System

13. Peripheral Nervous System

14. Sense Organs

15. Endocrine System
Unit 4: Transportation and Defense

16. Blood

17. Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System

18. Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

19. Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Unit 5: Respiration, Nutrition, and Excretion

20. Respiratory System

21. Digestive System

22. Nutrition and Metabolism

23. Urinary System and Fluid Balance
Unit 6: Reproduction and Development

24. Male Reproductive System

25. Female Reproductive System

26. Growth and Development

27. Human Genetics and Heredity

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: March 2, 2011
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Kevin T. Patton

Professor Emeritus Kevin T. Patton works at Life Sciences,St. Charles Community College Cottleville, MO Professor of Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI adjunct) Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, Life Sciences, St. Charles Community College Cottleville, MO Professor of Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction (HAPI adjunct) Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY, USA

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Gary A. Thibodeau

Affiliations and expertise
Chancellor Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Biology, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

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Matthew M. Douglas

Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Zoology Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, Michigan Adjunct Professor, Department of Entomology Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan