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Study Guide for Anatomy & Physiology

  • 8th Edition - March 15, 2012
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Linda Swisher, Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau
  • Language: English

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Key features

The chapters in the Study Guide mirror the chapters in the textbook.
Multiple choice, matching, true-false, fill-in-the-blank, and completion questions; there are over 1,200 question in all.
Apply What You Know sections encourage critical thinking and application of core content.
Crossword puzzles, word scrambles, and other similar "mind-testers" make learning basic anatomy and physiology fun.
Did You Know sections include factual tidbits that will engage and interest students.
Topics for review tell the student what to review in the textbook prior to beginning the exercises in the study guide.
All the answers for each section are located in the back of the study guide.
The Evolve Logo and web address are added within each chapter to direct students to further online activities.

Readership

Undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology courses

Table of contents

UNIT ONE The Body as a Whole

Introduction Seeing the Big Picture

1 Organization of the Body

2 The Chemical Basis of Life

3 Anatomy of Cells

4 Physiology of Cells

5 Cell Reproduction

6 Tissues

UNIT TWO Support and Movement

7 Skin and its Appendages

8 Skeletal Tissues

9 Skeletal System

10 Articulations

11 Anatomy of the Muscular System

12 Physiology of the Muscular System

UNIT THREE Communication, Control, and Integration

13 Nervous System Cells

14 Central Nervous System

15 Peripheral Nervous System

16 Autonomic Nervous System

17 Sense Organs

18 Endocrine Regulation

19 Endocrine Glands

UNIT FOUR Transportation and Defense

20 Blood

21 Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System

22 Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

23 Lymphatic System

24 Immune System

25 Stress

UNIT FIVE Transportation and Defense

26 Anatomy of the Respiratory System

27 Physiology of the Respiratory System

28 Anatomy of the Digestive System

29 Physiology of the Respiratory System

30 Nutrition and Metabolism

31 The Urinary System

32 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

33 Acid-Base Balance

UNIT SIX Reproduction and Development

34 Male Reproductive System

35 Female Reproductive System

36 Growth and Development

37 Genetics and Heredity

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  • Edition: 8
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 4, 2012
  • 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