Admired and respected for its outstanding illustrations, the Fourth Edition of Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology provides students with easy-to-follow explanations of core concepts and a practical reference for future coursework for healthcare careers. Features such as Clinical Notes and the new Professional Profiles engage students by showing them how the information they have learned is applied to workplace situations. Crafted especially for students with no prior knowledge of anatomy & physiology, Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology provides a solid framework for interpreting and applying information.
1. An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
2. The Chemical Level of Organization
3. Cell Structure and Function
4. The Tissue Level of Organization
5. The Integumentary System
6. The Skeletal System
7. The Muscular System
8. The Nervous System
9. The General and Special Senses
10. The Endocrine System
11. Blood
12. The Heart
13. Blood Vessels and Circulation
14. The Lymphatic System and Immunity
15. The Respiratory System
16. The Digestive System
17. Nutrition and Metabolism
18. The Urinary System
19. The Reproductive System
20. Development and Inheritance
Appendix I Answers to Concept Check and Chapter Review Questions
Appendix II A Periodic Chart of the Elements
Appendix III Weights and Measures
Appendix IV Normal Physiological Values
Glossary/Index
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