Structure and Function of the Body

Thibodeau, Gary A., Patton, Kevin T.

ISBN 10: 0323022421 / ISBN 13: 9780323022422

Editore: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, 2003

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo 11395413-6

Riassunto:

The 12th edition of this popular text continues to build on the solid foundation of previous versions, and its updated full-color illustration program, centralized themes, easy-to-understand language, and solid pedagogical features provide a clear structure for student learning. Elaborate full-color illustrations, centralized themes, simplistic language, and solid learning features encourage reader comprehension of the material.

• Over 330 illustrations visually clarify difficult concepts.
• Cadaver photos provide a true visualization of the human body.
• Vocabulary Terms are provided at the end of each chapter, bolded within the text, and located in the Comprehensive Glossary at the end of the text.
• Readers can evaluate their own mastery of chapter content by doing the Collaborative Learning Activities and completing the Chapter Test and Review Questions.
• A Medical Abbreviations, Prefixes, and Suffixes appendix provides quick reference to common terms.
• Objectives clearly detail what the reader should learn from the chapter.
• The Outline Summary at the end of each chapter gives the reader a succinct recap of important content.
• The clear, straightforward writing style makes content easy to read and understand.
• Health and Well Being, Clinical Application, and Research, Issues, and Trends boxes help readers to apply what they have learned.
• Study Tips are listed at the end of each chapter, ensuring reading comprehension and review.

• Chemistry of Life chapter provides a solid introduction to important chemistry information.
• Quick Check boxes offer students the chance to check their basic reading comprehension at the end of each passage.
• Science Applications boxes summarize the professions that make use of the concepts in each chapter to improve our quality of life.

Contenuti: 1. An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body
2. Chemistry of Life NEW!
3. Cells and Tissues
4. Organ Systems of the Body
5. The Integumentary System and Body Membranes
6. The Skeletal System
7. The Muscular System
8. The Nervous System
9. The Senses
10. The Endocrine System
11. Blood
12. The Circulatory System
13. The Lymphatic System and Immunity
14. The Respiratory System
15. The Digestive System
16. Nutrition and Metabolism
17. The Urinary System
18. Fluids and Electrolyte Balance
19. Acid-Base Balance
20. The Reproductive Systems
21. Growth and Development
Appendix A: Body Mass Index
Appendix B: Common Medical Abbreviations, Prefixes, and Suffixes

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Structure and Function of the Body
Casa editrice: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Data di pubblicazione: 2003
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: Very Good
Edizione: 12th.