Understanding Anatomy & Physiology: A Visual, Auditory, Interactive Approach

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Updated and expanded! "The Microbiome," information about the new developments and the role of the microbiome in overall health. Gain a more comprehensive understanding how all the organ systems, including the microbiome, work together and influence one another. New art and figures throughout enrich the illustration-centric presentation. How do you learn A&P best? Whatever your learning style…by reading, listening, or doing, or a little bit of each…the 3rd Edition of this new approach to anatomy & physiology is designed just for you. Tackle a tough subject in bite-sized pieces. A seemingly huge volume of information is organized into manageable sections to make complex concepts easy to understand and remember. You begin with an overview of the body, including its chemical and cellular structures, then progress to one-of-a-kind portrayals of each body system, grouped by function. Full-color illustrations, figures, sidebars, helpful hints, and easy-to-read descriptions make information crystal clear. Each unique page spread provides an entire unit of understanding, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-grasp sections for today’s learner. êêêêê "The integration of graphics and text is very engaging for learners. Thompson silences the academic distractions found in traditional A&P textbooks and emphasizes all the ‘take away points’ in a concise and informative manner. The task of learning A&P is now less threatening.” —Jason Johnson, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology êêêêê“ My students absolutely love the Thompson A&P book. It is concise and makes learning the material seem less daunting. It really hits all learning styles with the pictures, videos, text and workbook. I have seen a significant increase in student success since we implemented this book!” —Shayna Turner RN, MS, Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing êêêêê "The numerous graphics are vivid and relevant allowing the student to focus on the concept rather than multiple paragraphs of reading. The “Life Lesson” inserts further engage the student by placing covered concepts into real-world situations. Understanding Anatomy & Physiology is both instructor and student friendly." — Nanette Mosser, RMA, BA-HCM, MedQuest College Title Page ......Page 2 Copyright ......Page 9 Preface......Page 10 Acknowledgments......Page 12 Dedication ......Page 14 Reviewers......Page 16 Contents......Page 18 PART I Foundation of the Body......Page 20 Chapter 1 Orientation to the Human Body......Page 22 Chapter 2 Chemistry of Life......Page 36 Chapter 3 Cells......Page 56 Chapter 4 Human Microbiome......Page 76 PART II Covering, Support, and Movement of the Body......Page 92 Chapter 5 Tissues......Page 94 Chapter 6 Integumentary System......Page 108 Chapter 7 Bones & Bone Tissue......Page 120 Chapter 8 Skeletal System......Page 134 Chapter 9 Joints......Page 158 Chapter 10 Muscular System......Page 170 PART III Regulation and Integration of the Body......Page 196 Chapter 11 Nervous System......Page 198 Chapter 12 Sense Organs......Page 246 Chapter 13 Endocrine System......Page 270 PART IV Maintenance of the Body......Page 292 Chapter 14 Blood......Page 294 Chapter 15 Heart......Page 314 Chapter 16 Vascular System......Page 336 Chapter 17 Lymphatic & Immune Systems......Page 360 Chapter 18 Respiratory System......Page 386 Chapter 19 Urinary System......Page 410 Chapter 20 Fluid, Electrolyte, & Acid-Base Balance......Page 426 Chapter 21 Digestive System......Page 442 Chapter 22 Nutrition & Metabolism......Page 464 PART V Continuity......Page 482 Chapter 23 Reproductive Systems......Page 484 Chapter 24 Pregnancy & Human Development......Page 506 Chapter 25 Heredity......Page 524 Appendix: Answers to Test Your Knowledge Questions......Page 533 Index......Page 540