Synopses & Reviews
The authors of E-Z Anatomy and Physiology present an extensive review of the human body's structural framework and describe how it functions. Each of 23 chapters covers a separate system of the body and includes review questions with answers. The book is filled with charts, diagrams, and instructive line illustrations. Books in Barron's new E-Z series are enhanced and updated editions of Barron's older, highly popular Easy Way books. New cover designs reflect the brand-new interior layouts, which feature extensive two-color treatment, a fresh, modern typeface, and more graphic material than ever. Charts, graphs, diagrams, line illustrations, and where appropriate, amusing cartoons help make learning E-Z in a variety of subjects. Barron's E-Z books are self-teaching manuals focused to improve students' grades in skill levels that range between senior high school and college-101 standards.
Synopsis
(back cover)
Anatomy and Physiology make sense when you approach them the E-Z way! Open this book for a clear, concise, step-by-step review of:
The chemical basis of anatomy and physiology Bones and joints The skeletal system Muscle physiology The nervous system: basic structure and function and much more
Measure your progress as you gain a command of Anatomy and Physiology:
Develop your understanding of the human body and attain higher grades Take each chapter's quizzes and check your answers And discover that learning Anatomy and Physiology can be E-Z!
Synopsis
Table of Contents: Preface
1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
2 The Chemical Basis of Anatomy and Physiology
3 Cells and Cell Physiology
4 Tissues
5 The Integumentary System
6 Bones and Joints
7 The Skeletal System
8 Muscle Tissues
9 The Muscles
10 Nervous Tissue
11 Nervous System Organization
12 The Special Senses
13 The Endocrine System
14 The Blood
15 The Cardiovascular System
16 The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
17 The Respiratory System
18 The Digestive System
19 Metabolism and Nutrition
20 The Urinary System
21 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid/Base Balance
22 The Male Reproductive System
23 The Female Reproductive System
Glossary
Index