Synopses & Reviews
Just the core concepts you need to ace your Anatomy & Physiology course
If you're looking for a handy refresher or an easy-to-use reference for your Anatomy & Physiology class, Anatomy Essentials For Dummies is for you. It's filled with the technical terms and details of how the body works that you need to know. So get ready to skip the suffering and score high marks at exam time!
Get down to basics master the fundamentals of metabolism, homeostasis, and cell biology
Survey your structural layers discover how your body gets its form from the skeletal, muscular, and integumentary systems
Take a look inside explore the inner workings of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems
Control and protect find out how your nervous system keeps everything functioning and your immune system keeps you healthy
Open the book and find:
An overview of the levels of organization
Structures of all major bodily systems
The scoop on tissues
Fertilization and pregnancy
Explanations of hormones
Ten fun physiology facts
Learn:
Core concepts taught in an Anatomy & Physiology course
The components and functions of the bodily systems
How human life is reproduced
Synopsis
Continuing the success of the Essentials series extension of the For Dummies brand, Anatomy Essentials For Dummies appeals to readers seeking focused, short form anatomy reference books. designed for students (and parents) who want the key concepts and a few examples--without the review, ramp-up, and anecdotal content--Anatomy Essentials For Dummies is a perfect solution for exam-cramming, homework help, and everyday reference.
Synopsis
The core concepts you need to ace AnatomyPerfect for those just starting out or returning to Anatomy after some time away, Anatomy Essentials For Dummies focuses on core concepts taught (and tested on!) in a typical Anatomy course. From names and technical terms to how the body works, you'll skip the suffering and score high marks at exam time with the help of Anatomy Essentials For Dummies.
Designed for students who want the key concepts and a few examples—without the review, ramp-up, and anecdotal content—Anatomy Essentials For Dummies is a perfect solution for exam-cramming, homework help, and reference.
- A useful and handy reference to the anatomy of the human body
- Perfect for a refresher or a quick reference
- Serves as an excellent review to score higher at exam time
If you have some knowledge of anatomy and want to polish your skills, Anatomy Essentials For Dummies focuses on just the core concepts you need to understand this fascinating topic.
About the Author
Maggie Norris is a freelance science writer. Donna Rae Siegfried has instructed anatomy and physiology courses at the college level. They are the coauthors of Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies, 2nd Edition.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Focusing on the Framework of Anatomy and Physiology 5
Chapter 2: Examining Cell Biology Basics 23
Chapter 3: Scoping Out the Body’s Structural Layers 41
Chapter 4: Getting to the Heart of the Circulatory System 65
Chapter 5: Taking a Deep Breath with the Respiratory System 85
Chapter 6: Getting on Track with the Digestive System 97
Chapter 7: Passing through the Urinary System 111
Chapter 8: Making Babies: The Reproductive System 125
Chapter 9: Exploring the Nervous, Endocrine, and Immune Systems 143
Chapter 10: Ten Phabulous Physiology Phacts 161
Index 167