This textbook is designed for students in the laboratory portion of a one or two term course in anatomy and physiology. It contains fifteen units, each consisting of a purpose, objective, materials, procedures, self-test, case studies, and short answer questions. Unit topics include: medical terminology, the microscope, cells, tissues, acid-base balance, and biological systems. Exercises emphasize human anatomy and physiology, using the cat as the dissection animal. This edition offers a variety of pedagogical tools, including new and expanded exercises, new illustrations, enhanced visual learning with 48 full-color histology photographs, over 70 cat and human cadaver anatomy photographs, and new interactive features. A glossary, index, measurement appendix, and solution appendix are included.
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