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Study Guide for Anatomy & Physiology

  • 9th Edition - December 2, 2014
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Linda Swisher, Kevin T. Patton
  • Language: English

Get some extra help mastering core terms, concepts and processes related to the anatomy and physiology of the human body with this comprehensive study aid! Study Guide for Anato… Read more

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Get some extra help mastering core terms, concepts and processes related to the anatomy and physiology of the human body with this comprehensive study aid! Study Guide for Anatomy & Physiology, 9th Edition provides a variety of chapter activities and questions — including crossword puzzles, word scrambles, and questions in the multiple choice, true or false, labeling, matching, and application formats — to help you apply concepts and test your A&P knowledge.

Key features

  • More than 1,200 review questions
  • cover multiple choice, matching, true-false, fill-in-the-blank, and completion formats.
  • Mind tester activities include crossword puzzles, word scrambles, and more to make the process of learning basic anatomy and physiology more engaging.
  • Apply What You Know sections encourage critical thinking and application of core content.
  • Did You Know sections cover factual tidbits that will interest users.
  • Topics for review tell the reader what to review in the textbook prior to beginning the exercises in the study guide.
  • Answer key containing all the answers to study guide questions is located in the back of the guide.

Table of contents

UNIT ONE: The Body as a Whole

1. Organization of the Body

2. Homeostasis

3. Chemistry of Life

4. Biomolecules

5. Cell Structure

6. Cell Function

7. Cell Growth and Development

8. Introduction to Tissues

9. Tissue Types

UNIT TWO: Support and Movement

10. Skin

11. Skeletal Tissues

12. Axial Skeleton

13. Appendicular Skeleton

14. Articulations

15. Axial Muscles

16. Appendicular Muscles

17. Muscle Contraction

UNIT THREE: Communication, Control, and Integration

18. Nervous System Cells

19. Nerve Signaling

20. Central Nervous System

21. Peripheral Nervous System

22. Autonomic Nervous System

23. Physiology of Sensation

24. Special Senses

25. Endocrine Regulation

26. Endocrine Glands

UNIT FOUR: Transportation and Defense

27. Blood

28. Heart

29. Blood Vessels

30. Circulation of Blood

31. Lymphatic System

32. Innate Immunity

33. Adaptive Immunity

34. Stress

UNIT FIVE: Respiration, Nutrition and Excretion

35. Respiratory Tract

36. Ventilation

37. Gas Exchange and Transport

38. Upper Digestive Tract

39. Lower Digestive Tract

40. Digestion and Absorption

41. Nutrition and Metabolism

42. Urinary System

43. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

44. Acid-Base Balance

UNIT SIX: Reproduction and Development

45. Male Reproductive System

46. Female Reproductive System

47. Growth and Development

48. Genetics and Heredity
Answer Key

Product details

  • Edition: 9
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 6, 2015
  • Language: English

About the author

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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