Synopses & Reviews
This Second Edition is fully updated to deliver the latest information on anatomy and physiology in an easy-to-understand, enjoyable style. Abundant quick-scan tables, illustrations, and flowcharts help the reader focus on key information, while memory joggers and Incredibly Easy! quick quizzes aid recall and help gauge progress. Contents include an overview of cell structure and function and an in-depth exploration of the individual systems of the human body. Sixteen pages of full-color, detailed anatomical illustrations are included. Special chapters cover nutrition and metabolism; fluids, electrolytes, acids, and bases; and genetics.
Synopsis
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.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The human body
Chapter 2: Genetics
Chapter 3: Chemical organization
Chapter 4: Integumentary system
Chapter 5: Musculoskeletal system
Chapter 6: Nervous system
Chapter 7: Endocrine system
Chapter 8: Cardiovascular system
Chapter 9: Hematologic system
Chapter 10: Immune system
Chapter 11: Respiratory system
Chapter 12: Gastrointestinal system
Chapter 13: Nutrition and metabolism
Chapter 14: Urinary system
Chapter 15: Fluids, electrolytes, acids, and bases
Chapter 16: Reproductive system
Chapter 17: Reproduction and lactation
Selected references
Index