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The Human Body in Health & Disease - Softcover
- 8th Edition - January 3, 2023
- Authors: Kevin T. Patton, Frank B. Bell, Terry Thompson, Peggie L. Williamson
- Language: English
- formats.Other ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 3 0 7 4 - 4
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 3 4 1 6 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 2 3 9 - 2
Completely revised and updated, The Human Body in Health & Disease, 8th Edition makes it easier to understand how the body works, both in typical conditions and when… Read more
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Request a sales quoteCompletely revised and updated, The Human Body in Health & Disease, 8th Edition makes it easier to understand how the body works, both in typical conditions and when things change. Its easy-to-read writing style, more than 500 full-color illustrations, and unique Clear View of the Human Body transparencies keep you focused on the principles of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Key features are Connect It! with bonus online content, concept maps with flow charts to simplify complex topics, and chapter objectives and active learning sections. From noted educator Kevin Patton, this book presents A&P in a way that lets you know and understand what is important.
- More than 500 full-color photographs and drawings illustrate the most current scientific knowledge and bring difficult concepts to life. The beautifully rendered illustrations are unified by a consistent color key and represent a diversity of human identity.
- A conversational writing style is paired with "chunked" content, making it easy to read and comprehend.
- UNIQUE! Creative page design uses color backgrounds to organize information in a more inviting, accessible, and motivating way to enhance learning.
- UNIQUE! The full-color, semi-transparent Clear View of the Human Body permits the on-demand virtual dissection of typical male and female human bodies along several body planes. This 22-page insert contains a series of transparencies that allows you to peel back the layers of the body anterior-to-posterior and posterior-to-anterior.
- Language of Science/Language of Medicine word lists at the beginning of chapters present key terms, pronunciations, and word-part translations to help you become familiar with new and complex terminology.
- Animation Direct feature throughout the text guides you to state-of-the-art animations on the companion Evolve website to provide dynamic visual explanations of key concepts.
- Active Concept Maps offer animated, narrated walk-throughs of concept maps to clarify the text narrative and provide you with clear examples of how to build your own concept maps.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Disclaimer
- Table of Contents
- Contents in Brief
- Copyright
- About the Authors
- Scientific Review Panel
- Preface
- How to Use This Book
- List of Illustrations
- List of Tables
- 1. Introduction to the body
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Scientific method
- Levels of organization
- Anatomical position
- Anatomical directions
- Planes of the body
- Cavities
- Body regions
- Balance of body functions
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 2. Chemistry of life
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Levels of chemical organization
- Chemical bonding
- Inorganic chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Clinical applications of chemistry
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 3. Cells
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Overview of cells
- Relationship of cell structure and function
- Movement of substances through cell membranes
- Cell growth and reproduction
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 4. Tissues
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Introduction to tissues
- Epithelial tissue
- Connective tissue
- Muscle tissue
- Nervous tissue
- Tissue repair
- Tissues and the whole body
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 5. Organ systems
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Organ systems of the body
- Body as a whole
- Organ replacement
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 6. Mechanisms of disease
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Studying disease
- Pathophysiology
- Pathogenic organisms and particles
- Prevention and control
- Tumors and cancer
- Inflammation
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 7. Skin & membranes
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Body membranes
- Skin structure
- Functions of the skin
- Conditions of the skin
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 8. Skeletal system
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Functions of the skeletal system
- Gross structure of bones
- Microscopic structure of bones
- Bone development
- Axial skeleton
- Appendicular skeleton
- Skeletal variations
- Joints
- Skeletal conditions
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 9. Muscular system
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Muscle tissue
- Structure of skeletal muscle
- Function of skeletal muscle
- Role of other body systems in movement
- Motor unit
- Muscle stimulus
- Types of muscle contraction
- Effects of exercise
- Movements produced by muscles
- Skeletal muscle groups
- Muscular conditions
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 10. Nervous system
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- 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
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 11. Senses
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Classification of senses
- Sensory pathways
- General senses
- Special senses
- Integration of senses
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 12. Endocrine system
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Endocrine glands
- Mechanisms of hormone action
- Regulation of hormone secretion
- Mechanisms of endocrine disease
- 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
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 13. Blood
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Blood composition
- Mechanisms of blood disease
- Red blood cells
- Red blood cell conditions
- White blood cells
- White blood cell conditions
- Platelets and blood clotting
- Clotting conditions
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 14. Heart & heart disease
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Location of the heart
- Functional anatomy of the heart
- Heart sounds
- Blood flow through the heart
- Blood supply to heart muscle
- Cardiac cycle
- Electrical activity of the heart
- Cardiac output
- Heart failure
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 15. Circulation of blood
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Blood vessels
- Conditions of blood vessels
- Routes of circulation
- Hemodynamics
- Pulse
- Hypertension
- Circulatory shock
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 16. Lymphatic system & immunity
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Lymphatic system
- Immune system
- Immune system molecules
- Immune system cells
- Hypersensitivity of the immune system
- Immune system deficiency
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 17. Respiratory system
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Structural plan
- Upper respiratory tract
- Lower respiratory tract
- Respiration
- Pulmonary ventilation
- Gas exchange and transport
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 18. Digestive system
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- 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
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 19. Nutrition & metabolism
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Metabolic function of the liver
- Macronutrients
- Micronutrients
- Regulating food intake
- Metabolic rates
- Metabolic and eating conditions
- Body temperature
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 20. Urinary system
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Kidneys
- Formation of urine
- Control of urine volume
- Elimination of urine
- Urinalysis
- Renal and urinary conditions
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 21. Fluid & electrolyte balance
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- 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
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 22. Acid–base balance
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- pH of body fluids
- Mechanisms that control pH of body fluids
- pH imbalances
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 23. Reproductive systems
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Sexual reproduction
- Male reproductive system
- Conditions of the male reproductive system
- Female reproductive system
- Conditions of the female reproductive system
- Summary of male and female reproductive systems
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 24. Growth, development, & aging
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Prenatal period
- Birth
- Conditions of pregnancy
- Postnatal period
- Aging
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- 25. Genetics & genetic diseases
- Language of science
- Language of medicine
- Genetics and human disease
- Chromosomes and genes
- Gene expression
- Genetic conditions
- Prevention and treatment of genetic diseases
- ❑ Outline summary
- ❑ Active learning
- Review Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Test
- Case Studies
- Glossary
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Clear View of the Human Body
- Illustration/Photo Credits
- Index
- Tips and shortcuts for surviving and succeeding in A&P
- Anatomical directions
- No. of pages: 824
- Language: English
- Edition: 8
- Published: January 3, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- formats.Other ISBN: 9780323830744
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323734165
- eBook ISBN: 9780323882392
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Kevin T. Patton
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, Life Sciences,St. Charles Community College Cottleville, MO Professor of Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI adjunct) Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NYFB
Frank B. Bell
Affiliations and expertise
Adjunct Assistant Professor MS in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (MSHAPI) Program Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NYTT
Terry Thompson
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences Wor-Wic Community College President Emeritus - HAPS Salisbury, MDPW
Peggie L. Williamson
Affiliations and expertise
University of Mary Hardin DPT Program Baylor in Belton, TX Bellah Therapies, LLC Harker Heights, TX