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Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology - Global 13th Edition

English · Paperback / Softback

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Thistitle is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has workedclosely with educators around the world to include content which is especiallyrelevant to students outside the United States.
For one-semester Anatomy & Physiologycourses.
The right balance of anatomy, physiology, andclinical coverage
Essentials ofHuman Anatomy & Physiology helps students focus on the essentials of A&P,without getting sidetracked in unnecessary details. The brief and accessibletext combines short, easy-to-read chapters with easy-to-follow figures toprovide a near-perfect level and depth of content that students need to succeedin the one-semester A&P course. The authorsGÇÖ hallmark clear and friendlywriting style features familiar analogies and abundant mnemonic cues to helpstudents learn and remember concepts. The 13th Edition presentsnew study tools at the end of each chapter and new digital resources to helpstudents study more efficiently than ever before, saving them both time andmoney.
Mastering-« A&P is not included. Students, if MasteringA&P is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask yourinstructor for the correct ISBN. Mastering A&P should only be purchasedwhen required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearsonrepresentative for more information.


List of contents

Brief Contents

  1. The Human Body: An Orientation
  2. Basic Chemistry
  3. Cells and Tissues
  4. Skin and Body Membranes
  5. The Skeletal System
  6. The Muscular System
  7. The Nervous System
  8. Special Senses
  9. The Endocrine System
  10. Blood
  11. The Cardiovascular System
  12. The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses
  13. The Respiratory System
  14. The Digestive System and Body Metabolism
  15. The Urinary System
  16. The Reproductive System

Appendix A:

  • Answers to Did You Get It?
  • Questions andMultiple Choice
  • ReviewQuestions

Appendix B: Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes

Appendix C: Periodic Table of theElements*

Appendix D: Key Information about Vitamins and Many Essential Minerals

Glossary

Credits

Index

About the author

Elaine Marieb received her Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and joined the faculty of the Biological Science Division of Holyoke Community College, which led to a Master of Science degree with a clinical specialisation in Gerontology from the University of Massachusetts.
Dr. Marieb passed away in 2018 after a lifetime of supporting numerous institutions and programs and providing local philanthropic support to the Florida Gulf Coast University as a long-term investment in education, research, and training.
Suzanne M. Keller began her teaching career while she was still in graduate school. An Iowa native, Dr. Keller uses her expertise to teach Microbiology, Anatomy, and Physiology at Indian Hills Community College, where most of her students are studying nursing or other health science programs.
Dr.Keller is a member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) and the Iowa Academy of Science, has served on multiple advisory boards for various projects at Pearson, and has authored assignments for Mastering A&P.

Summary

Offer your students a balanced understanding of Anatomy, Physiology, and Clinical coverage.Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology is an essential guide in A & P, combining high-quality content with clear language. Along with the interactive and digital features of Pearson Mastering®, this book is a necessary learning resource for your students.

Product details

Authors Suzanne Keller, Suzanne M. Keller, Elaine Marieb, Elaine N. Marieb
Publisher Pearson Academic
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 31.05.2021
 
EAN 9781292401942
ISBN 978-1-292-40194-2
Series Pearson
Subject Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine

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