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Essentials of anatomy and physiology [electronic resource] / Valerie C. Scanlon, Tina Sanders.

By: Scanlon, Valerie C Contributor(s): Sanders, Tina [author]Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : F.A. Davis Company, 2014Copyright date: ©2015Edition: 7th edDescription: 1 online resource (698 pages)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780803639577; 9780803643758Subject(s): MEDICAL / Anatomy | MEDICAL / Nursing / Fundamentals & Skills | MEDICAL / PhysiologyGenre/Form: Electronic books.DDC classification: 612 LOC classification: QP34.5Online resources: Click here to access online

Contents:

Essentials of anatomy and physiology -- Preface to the Seventh Edition -- To the Instructor -- To the Student -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Organization and General Plan of the Body -- Chapter 2: Some Basic Chemistry -- Chapter 3: Cells -- Chapter 4: Tissues and Membranes -- Chapter 5: The Integumentary System -- Chapter 6: The Skeletal System -- Chapter 7: The Muscular System -- Chapter 8: The Nervous System -- Chapter 9: The Senses -- Chapter 10: The Endocrine System -- Chapter 11: Blood -- Chapter 12: The Heart -- Chapter 13: The Vascular System -- Chapter 14: The Lymphatic System and Immunity -- Chapter 15: The Respiratory System -- Chapter 16: The Digestive System -- Chapter 17: Body Temperature and Metabolism -- Chapter 18: The Urinary System -- Chapter 19: Fluid-Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance -- Chappter 20: The Reproductive Systems -- Chapter 21: Human Development and Genetics -- Chapter 22: An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease -- Appendix A: Units of Measure -- Appendix B: Abbreviations -- Appendix C: Normal Values for Some Commonly Used Blood Tests -- Appendix D: Normal Values for Some Commonly Used Urine Tests -- Appendix E: Eponymous Terms -- Appendix F: Prefixes, Combining Word Roots, and Suffixes Used in Medical Terminology -- Appendix G: Answers to Illustration Questions -- Glossary -- Index -- Clinical Applications.

Abstract: Leading the way for nearly 25 years with unsurpassed clarity, content, and completeness. Make anatomy and physiology fun and easy to study. Through six editions, this best-selling text has led the way with exactly what you need to build a firm foundation in this must-know subject. A student-friendly writing style, superb art program, a wealth of learning opportunities in every chapter, and online activities instill confidence every step of the way. It's the perfect introduction to the world of anatomy. The 7th Edition delivers even more of what nursing and allied health students in a variety of disciplines need to meet the challenges of health care today. And, it's ready-made for multiple learning styles.

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Leading the way for nearly 25 years with unsurpassed clarity, content, and completeness. Make anatomy and physiology fun and easy to study. Through six editions, this best-selling text has led the way with exactly what you need to build a firm foundation in this must-know subject. A student-friendly writing style, superb art program, a wealth of learning opportunities in every chapter, and online activities instill confidence every step of the way. It's the perfect introduction to the world of anatomy. The 7th Edition delivers even more of what nursing and allied health students in a variety of disciplines need to meet the challenges of health care today. And, it's ready-made for multiple learning styles.

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