Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies with Online Practice (eBook)

Erin Odya, Pat Dupree (Autoren)

eBook Download: PDF

2018 | 3. Auflage
384 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-119-47358-9 (ISBN)

Infos

Practice your way to a high score in your anatomy & physiology class

The human body has 11 major anatomical systems, 206 bones, and dozens of organs, tissues, and fluids--that's a lot to learn if you want to ace your anatomy & physiology class! Luckily, you can master them all with this hands-on book + online experience. Memorization is the key to succeeding in A&P, and Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies gives you all the practice you need to score high.

Inside and online, you'll find exactly what you need to help you understand, memorize, and retain every bit of the human body. Jam packed with memorization tricks, test-prep tips, and hundreds of practice exercises, it's the ideal resource to help you make anatomy and physiology your minion!

* Take an online review quiz for every chapter

* Use the workbook as a supplement to classroom learning

* Be prepared for whatever comes your way on test day

* Gain confidence with practical study tips

If you're gearing up for a career in the medical field and need to take this often-tough class to fulfill your academic requirements as a high school or college student, this workbook gives you the edge you need to pass with flying colors.

Autor

Erin Odya teaches Anatomy & Physiology at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana, one of Indiana's top schools. She is also the author of Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies. Pat DuPree taught anatomy/physiology, biology, medical terminology, and environmental science.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part 1: The Building Blocks of the Body 5

Chapter 1: The Language of Anatomy & Physiology 7

Chapter 2: The Chemistry of Life 15

Chapter 3: The Cell: Life's Basic Building Block 35

Chapter 4: Divide and Conquer: Cellular Mitosis 53

Chapter 5: The Study of Tissues: Histology 63

Part 2: Weaving It Together: Bones, Muscles, and Skin 77

Chapter 6: It's Skin Deep: The Integumentary System 79

Chapter 7: A Scaffold to Build On: The Skeleton 95

Chapter 8: Getting in Gear: The Muscles 127

Part 3: Mission Control: All Systems Go 155

Chapter 9: Feeling Jumpy: The Nervous System 157

Chapter 10: Raging Hormones: The Endocrine System 191

Part 4: Feed and Fuel: Supply and Transport 207

Chapter 11: Spreading the Love: The Cardiovascular System 209

Chapter 12: Keeping Up Your Defenses: The Lymphatic System 231

Chapter 13: Oxygenating the Machine: The Respiratory System 249

Chapter 14: Fueling the Functions: The Digestive System 265

Chapter 15: Filtering Out the Junk: The Urinary System 287

Part 5: Survival of the Species 301

Chapter 16: Why Ask Y? The Male Reproductive System 303

Chapter 17: Carrying Life: The Female Reproductive System 317

Part 6: The Part of Tens 337

Chapter 18: Ten Study Tips for Anatomy and Physiology Students 339

Chapter 19: Ten Fun Physiology Facts 345

Index 351

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 3.5.2018
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturwissenschaft
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Chirurgie
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Anatomie / Neuroanatomie
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Physiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie
• Schlagworte: Anatomie • Anatomie u. Physiologie • Anatomy & Physiology • Biowissenschaften • Life Sciences • Physiologie
• ISBN-10: 1-119-47358-6 / 1119473586
• ISBN-13: 978-1-119-47358-9 / 9781119473589