Herlihy's The Human Body in Health and Illness 1st ANZ edition
- 1st Edition - September 4, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Author: Ellie Kirov
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 4 3 7 2 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 8 8 5 3 - 9
This popular resource for those new to anatomy and physiology is a simple and informative text that will help you master the concepts you need to understand the structure and fu… Read more
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This popular resource for those new to anatomy and physiology is a simple and informative text that will help you master the concepts you need to understand the structure and function of the human body.
Adapted by experienced anatomy and physiology educator Dr Ellie Kirov for students in Australia and New Zealand, it provides essential information all in one place about the body and its systems. It will help you to understand structures first, then functions, how these integrate within a given system, and how various systems function together within an organism.
The simple-to-read book covers the basics and sets you up for deeper learning about physiological concepts. Clear explanations and an engaging, welcoming text make this an ideal companion for students who are new to this subject.
- Suitable for beginner nursing and health science students studying anatomy and physiology as part of their course
- Easy to understand and read
- Helps you learn and pronounce difficult terms
- Brings science to life
- onsolidates learning through summaries and quizzes at the end of each chapter
- Suitable for learners from non-English speaking backgrounds
- Separate Study Guide
- Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Herlihy’s The Human Body in Health and Illness Australia and New Zealand edition, included in all print purchases. Corresponding chapter-by-chapter to the core text, EAQ prepares students for tutorials, lectures and exams, with access to thousands of exam-style questions at their fingertips
- eBook included with every print purchase
Additional resources on Evolve• eBook on VitalSource
Instructor resources:• PowerPoint slides• Image Collection• Instructor’s Chapter Exam• Answer Key to Study Guide• Audience Response Questions
Student resources:• Multiple-Choice Questions• Practice Chapter Exams• Animations• Body Spectrum Electronic Anatomy Colouring Book
Chapter 1. Introduction to the Human BodyChapter 2. Basic ChemistryChapter 3. CellsChapter 4. Cell MetabolismChapter 5. Microbiology and InfectionChapter 6. Tissues and MembranesChapter 7. Integumentary System and Temperature RegulationChapter 8. Skeletal SystemChapter 9. Muscular SystemChapter 10. Nervous System: Nervous Tissue and the BrainChapter 11. Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Peripheral NervesChapter 12. Autonomic Nervous SystemChapter 13. Sensory SystemChapter 14. Endocrine SystemChapter 15. BloodChapter 16. Cardiovascular System: Heart and Cardiac CycleChapter 17. Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and CirculationChapter 18. Lymphatic SystemChapter 19. Immune System Chapter 20. Respiratory SystemChapter 21. Digestive System AppendixChapter 22. Urinary SystemChapter 23. Water, Electrolyte and Acid–Base BalanceChapter 24. Reproductive SystemChapter 25. Human Development and HeredityAppendixGlossaryIndex
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 4, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
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Ellie Kirov
Affiliations and expertise
Unit Coordinator & Lecturer, Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, School of Science, Perth, WA, Australia