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New edition of a text that introduces the specialized terms and basic concepts and principles needed to understand human anatomy and physiology. The 20 chapters discuss the chemical and tissue levels of organization; cell structure and function; the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems; the general and special senses; blood; the heart; blood vessels and circulation; nutrition and metabolism; and development and inheritance. The included CD-ROM contains visual tools, 3-D animations, tutorials, interactive clinical case studies, and an audio glossary. Generously illustrated in color. Oversize: 9.25x11.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR
Book Description
This text provides a uniform depth of coverage for all body systems, yet is still a brief. Emphasis is placed on essential fundamental concepts, applications and terminology without excessive detail. This text is known for its clarity of presentation and its outstanding illustration program. An emphasis on the following topics: chemistry, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, and reproductive system. For anyone interested in Anatomy and Physiology.
Book Info
Author is self-employed in Haiku, HI. Undergraduate textbook covering the terminology, basic concepts, and principles of anatomy and physiology. For allied health students. Each chapter has an outline and objectives, vocabulary, chapter review, summary outline, review questions and answers. Color illustrations. Previous edition: 1997.
The publisher, Prentice-Hall Engineering/Science/Mathematics
A one semester/one quarter Anatomy and Physiology text for students in allied health, physical education and other programs requiring an overview of the human body's systems.
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This text provides a uniform depth of coverage for all body systems, yet is still a brief. Emphasis is placed on essential fundamental concepts, applications and terminology without excessive detail. This text is known for its clarity of presentation and its outstanding illustration program. An emphasis on the following topics: chemistry, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, and reproductive system. For anyone interested in Anatomy and Physiology.
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology FROM THE PUBLISHER
This text provides a uniform depth of coverage for all body systems, yet is still a brief. Emphasis is placed on essential fundamental concepts, applications and terminology without excessive detail. This text is known for its clarity of presentation and its outstanding illustration program. An emphasis on the following topics: chemistry, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, and reproductive system. For anyone interested in Anatomy and Physiology.
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Booknews
New edition of a text that introduces the specialized terms and basic concepts and principles needed to understand human anatomy and physiology. The 20 chapters discuss the chemical and tissue levels of organization; cell structure and function; the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems; the general and special senses; blood; the heart; blood vessels and circulation; nutrition and metabolism; and development and inheritance. The included CD-ROM contains visual tools, 3-D animations, tutorials, interactive clinical case studies, and an audio glossary. Generously illustrated in color. Oversize: 9.25x11". Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Booknews
This text, illustrated with hundreds of color photographs, drawings, and charts, introduces students to human anatomy and physiology from a systems perspective. Martini, author of several books on anatomy and physiology , and specialist in developing new approaches to A&P education, introduces each chapter with an outline and objectives, as well as a vocabulary guide. At the end of each systems chapter a section called "systems integrators" shows how one system interacts with each of the body's other systems. The book also incorporates information about clinical applications. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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