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This
Essentials Version of the
Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Textbook presents the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology in a manner that is appropriate for students in allied health programs such as practical nursing, radiologic technology, medical assisting, and dental assisting. These students usually take a one-semester course in human anatomy and physiology and need a laboratory text that provides coverage of the fundamentals without the clutter of excessive details and unneeded terminology.
List of contents
Unit 1 Introduction to Anatomy
1 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Body Organization
2 Microscopes
Unit 2 Cells and Tissues
3 Cellular Anatomy and Mitosis
4 Membrane Transport
5 Histology
Unit 3 Protection, Support, and Movement
6 The Integumentary System
7 Skeletal Overview
8 The Axial Skeleton
9 The Appendicular Skeleton
10 Articulations and Body Movements
11 Muscle Organization and Contractions
12 Axial Muscles
13 Appendicular Muscles
Unit 4 Control and Integration
14 The Spinal Cord and Reflex Arcs
15 The Brain
16 Senses
17 The Endocrine System
Unit 5 Internal Transport and Gas Exchange
18 Blood Tests
19 The Heart
20 Blood Vessels
21 The Lymphoid System
22 The Respiratory System
Unit 6 Nutrient Absorption and Water Balance
23 The Digestive System
24 The Urinary System
Unit 7 Reproduction
25 The Reproductive System
About the author
Jason LaPres received his Master's of Health Science degree with an emphasis in Anatomy and Physiology from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. Over the past 15 years, Jason has had the good fortune to be associated with a number of colleagues who have mentored him, helped increase his skills, and trusted him with the responsibility of teaching students who will be caring for others. Jason began his career in Michigan, where from 2001 to 2003 he taught as an adjunct at Henry Ford Community College, Schoolcraft College, and Wayne County Community College, all in the Detroit area. Additionally, at that time he taught high school chemistry and physics at Detroit Charter High School. Jason is currently Dean of Instruction and Professor of Biology at Lone Star College-CyFair in Houston, Texas. He has been with LSC since 2003. In his capacity with LSC he has served as Faculty Senate President for two of the six LSC campuses. His academic background is diverse and, although his primary teaching load is in the Human Anatomy and Physiology program, he has also taught classes in Pathophysiology and mentored several Honor Projects. Prior to authoring this textbook, Jason produced dozens of textbook supplements and online resources for many other Anatomy and Physiology textbooks.
