Anatomy and Physiology Made Incredibly Easy (Incredibly Easy! Series)

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Now updated to full color throughout, Anatomy & Physiology Made Incredibly Easy! Third Edition presents the vast, sometimes overwhelming details of anatomy and physiology in the enjoyable, user-friendly, award-winning Incredibly Easy! style. It reviews the core concepts of A&P and offers detailed coverage of every body system, nutrition, fluids and electrolytes, reproduction and lactation, and genetics. This edition includes a "Practice Makes Perfect" section of NCLEX-style questions and pocket-sized study cards for on-the-go review. A companion Website offers new student and instructor resources including study cards, physiology animations, PowerPoint presentations, a test generator, teaching tips, and practice exercises/activities. Anatomy & Physiology made Incredibly Easy!® Half Title Page Title Page Copyright Contents Contributors and consultants Not another boring foreword Chapter 1: The human body Just the facts Anatomic terms Directional terms Reference planes Body cavities Body regions A look at the cell Cell structure DNA and RNA Cell reproduction Mitosis Meiosis Cellular energy generation Cellular power Movement within cells A look at human tissue Epithelial tissue Connective tissue Muscle tissue Nervous tissue Quick quiz Scoring Chapter 2: Genetics Just the facts A look at genetics Chromosomes Genes Genetic defects Autosomal disorders Sex-linked disorders Multifactorial disorders Quick quiz Scoring Chapter 3: Chemical organization Just the facts A look at body chemistry Principles of chemistry Chemical composition Atomic structure Subatomic particles Chemical bonds Chemical reactions Inorganic and organic compounds Inorganic compounds Organic compounds Nucleic acids Quick quiz Scoring Chapter 4: Integumentary system Just the facts A look at the integumentary system Protection Sensory perception Body temperature regulation Excretion Skin layers Epidermis Dermis Subctaneous tissue Epidermal appendages Hair Nails Sebaceous glands Sweat glands Quick quiz Scoring Chapter 5: Musculoskeletal system Just the facts A look at the musculoskeletal system How the body moves Muscles Muscle functions Muscle structure Muscle attachment Muscle growth Muscle movements Muscles of the axial skeleton Muscles of the appendicular skeleton Tendons and ligaments Bones Bone classification Bone functions Blood supply Bone formation Bone remodeling Cartilage Joints Joint subdivisions Bursae Quick quiz Scoring Chapter 6: Neurosensory system Just the facts A look at the neurosensory system Neuron: The basic unit Neuroglia Central nervous system Brain Spinal cord Protective structures Peripheral nervous system Cranial nerves Spinal nerves Autonomic nervous system Special sense organs Eye Ear Nose and mouth Quick quiz Scoring Chapter 7: Endocrine system Just the facts A look at the endocrine system Glands The pituitary gland Thyroid gland Parathyroid glands Adrenal glands Pancreas Thymus Pineal gland Gonads Hormones Polypeptides Steroids Amines Hormone release and transport Hormonal action Hormonal regulation Mechanisms that control hormone release Quick quiz Scoring Chapter 8: Cardiovascular system Just the facts A look at the cardiovascular system Heart structure Pericardium The wall The chambers The valves Conduction system Cardiac cycle Cardiac output Blood flow Blood vessels Circulation Quick quiz Scoring Chapter 9: Hematologic system Just the facts A look at the hematologic system Blood components Red blood cells White blood cells Platelets Blood clotting Coagulation factors Blood groups ABO groups Rh typing Quick quiz Scoring Chapter 10: Immune system Just the facts A look at the immune system Central lymphoid organs and tissues Peripheral lymphoid organs and tissues Accessory lymphoid organs and tissues Immune system function Protective surface phenomena General host defenses Specific immune responses Immune system malfunction Hypersensitivity disorders Autoimmune disorders Immunodeficiency Quick quiz Scoring Chapter 11: Respiratory system Just the facts A look at the respiratory system Upper respiratory tract Nostrils and nasal passages Sinuses and nasopharynx Oropharynx and laryngopharynx Larynx Lower respiratory tract Trachea Bronchi Lungs Thoracic cavity Mediastinum Thoracic cage Inspiration and expiration Forced inspiration and active expiration Internal and external respiration Acid-base balance Respiratory responses Quick quiz Scoring Chapter 12: Gastrointestinal system Just the facts A look at the GI system Alimentary canal Mouth Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Small intestine Large intestine GI tract wall structures Visceral peritoneum GI tract innervation Accessory GI organs Liver Gallbladder Pancreas Digestion and elimination Cephalic phase of digestion Gastric phase of digestion Intestinal phase of digestion Quick quiz Scoring Chapter 13: Nutrition and metabolism Just the facts Nutrition Carbohydrates Proteins Lipids Vitamins and minerals Digestion and absorption Carbohydrate digestion and absorption Protein digestion and absorption Lipid digestion and absorption Carbohydrate metabolism Glucose to energy Regulation of blood glucose levels Hormones Protein metabolism Amino acid conversion Amino acid synthesis Lipid metabolism Ketone body formation Quick quiz Scoring Chapter 14: Urinary system Just the facts Structures of the urinary system Kidneys Ureters Bladder Urethra Urine formation Hormones and the urinary system Antidiuretic hormone Renin-angiotensin system Aldosterone Erythropoietin Quick quiz Scoring Chapter 15: Fluids, electrolytes, acids, and bases Just the facts Fluid balance The four fluids Fluid forms and movement Electrolyte balance Acid-base balance Buffer systems Lungs Kidneys Quick quiz Scoring Chapter 16: Reproductive system Just the facts A look at the reproductive systems Male reproductive system Penis Scrotum Testes Duct system Accessory reproductive glands Spermatogenesis Male hormonal control and sexual development Female reproductive system External genitalia Vagina Cervix Uterus Fallopian tubes Ovaries Mammary glands Hormonal function and the menstrual cycle Quick quiz Scoring Chapter 17: Reproduction and lactation Just the facts Fertilization Pregnancy Stages of fetal development Structural changes in the ovaries and uterus Labor and the postpartum period Onset of labor Stages of labor Postpartum period Lactation Hormonal initiation of lactation Breast-feeding and the menstrual cycle Quick quiz Scoring Appendices and index Practice makes perfect Answers Glossary Study cards Selected references Index