
Structure & Function of the Body - Softcover
- 16th Edition - April 26, 2019
- Imprint: Mosby
- Authors: Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 5 9 7 8 0 - 7
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 5 9 7 7 9 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 5 5 7 6 - 7
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Request a sales quoteGet a solid understanding of the human body! Using simple, conversational language and vivid animations and illustrations, Structure & Function of the Body, 16th Edition introduces the normal structure and function of the human body and what the body does to maintain homeostasis. To help make difficult A&P concepts easy to understand, this new edition features thoroughly revised content and review questions which reflect the most current information available and a unique 22-page, semi-transparent insert of the human body. Plus, Connect It! boxes throughout directly correlate to online content giving you additional clinical and scientific insights essential to patient care!
- 22-page Clear View of the Human Body is a unique, full-color, semi-transparent insert depicting the human body (male and female) in layers.
- Conversational and clear writing style makes content easy to read and understand.
- Full-color design contains more than 400 drawings and photos.
- Updated study tips sections at the beginning of each chapter help break down difficult topics and guide you on how to best use book features to their advantage.
- Questions for student review are found throughout the chapters and cover critical thinking, open-ended, fill-in-the-blank, matching, multiple-choice, and other question formats.
- Special boxes such as Health and Well-Being boxes, Clinical Application boxes, Research and Trends boxes, and more help you apply what you have learned to your future career.
- Language of Science and Medicine section in each chapter includes key terms, word parts, and pronunciations to place a greater focus on medical terminology.
- Resources on the Evolve companion website include Animation Direct, audio summaries, audio glossary, a new online coloring book, review questions, and FAQs.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Disclaimer
- Table of Contents
- Contents in brief
- On the cover
- Copyright
- About the author
- Student survey
- Contributor panel
- Preface
- How to use this book
- 1. Introduction to the body
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Scientific method
- Levels of organization
- Anatomical position
- Anatomical directions
- Planes of the body
- Body cavities
- Body regions
- Balance of body functions
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 2. Chemistry of life
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Levels of chemical organization
- Chemical bonding
- Inorganic chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Chemistry in the human body
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 3. Cells
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Overview of cells
- Parts of the cell
- Relationship of cell structure and function
- Movement of substances through cell membranes
- Cell growth and reproduction
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 4. Tissues
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Introduction to tissues
- Epithelial tissue
- Connective tissue
- Muscle tissue
- Nervous tissue
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 5. Organ systems
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Organ systems
- The body as a whole
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 6. Skin and membranes
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Body membranes
- Skin
- Skin cancer
- Burns
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 7. Skeletal system
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Functions of the skeletal system
- Gross structure of bones
- Microscopic structure of bones
- Bone development
- Axial skeleton
- Appendicular skeleton
- Skeletal variations
- Joints
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 8. Muscular system
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Muscle tissue
- Structure of skeletal muscle
- Functions of skeletal muscle
- Role of other body systems in movement
- Motor unit
- Muscle stimulus
- Types of skeletal muscle contractions
- Effects of exercise on skeletal muscle
- Movements produced by skeletal muscle contractions
- Skeletal muscle groups
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 9. Nervous system
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Organization of the nervous system
- Cells of the nervous system
- Nerves and tracts
- Nerve signals
- Central nervous system
- Peripheral nervous system
- Autonomic nervous system
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 10. Senses
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Classification of senses
- Sensory pathways
- General senses
- Special senses
- Integration of senses
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 11. Endocrine system
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Endocrine glands
- Mechanisms of hormone action
- Regulation of hormone secretion
- Prostaglandins
- Pituitary gland
- Hypothalamus
- Thyroid gland
- Parathyroid glands
- Adrenal glands
- Pancreatic islets
- Sex glands
- Thymus
- Placenta
- Pineal gland
- Endocrine functions throughout the body
- ❑ Outline summary
- 12. Blood
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Blood composition
- Red blood cells
- White blood cells
- Platelets and blood clotting
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 13. Cardiovascular system
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Heart
- Blood vessels
- Routes of circulation
- Hemodynamics
- Pulse
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 14. Lymphatic system and immunity
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Lymphatic system
- Immune system
- Immune system molecules
- Immune system cells
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 15. Respiratory system
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Structural plan
- Upper respiratory tract
- Lower respiratory tract
- Respiration
- Pulmonary ventilation
- Gas exchange and transport
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 16. Digestive system
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Overview of digestion
- Wall of the digestive tract
- Mouth
- Pharynx
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Liver and gallbladder
- Pancreas
- Large intestine
- Appendix
- Peritoneum
- Digestion
- Absorption
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 17. Nutrition and metabolism
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Metabolic function of the liver
- Macronutrients
- Micronutrients
- Regulating food intake
- Metabolic rates
- Body temperature
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 18. Urinary system
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Kidneys
- Formation of urine
- Control of urine volume
- Elimination of urine
- Urinalysis
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 19. Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Body fluid volumes
- Body fluid compartments
- Mechanisms that maintain fluid balance
- Fluid imbalances
- Importance of electrolytes in body fluids
- Electrolyte imbalances
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 20. Acid-base balance
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- pH of body fluids
- Mechanisms that control pH of body fluids
- pH imbalances
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 21. Reproductive systems
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Sexual reproduction
- Male reproductive system
- Female reproductive system
- Summary of the reproductive systems
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- 22. Growth, development, and aging
- Language of science and medicine
- Introduction
- Prenatal period
- Birth
- Postnatal period
- Effects of aging
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Appendix A Body mass index
- Appendix B Common medical abbreviations, prefixes, and suffixes
- Appendix C Chapter test answers
- Glossary
- Illustration/photo credits
- Index
- Edition: 16
- Published: April 26, 2019
- Imprint: Mosby
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323597807
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323597791
- eBook ISBN: 9780323655767
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