Practice your way to a high score in your anatomy & physiology class
The human body has 11 major anatomical systems, 206 bones, and dozens of organs, tissues, and fluids—that’s a lot to learn if you want to ace your anatomy & physiology class! Luckily, you can master them all with this hands-on book + online experience. Memorization is the key to succeeding in A&P, and Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies gives you all the practice you need to score high.
Inside and online, you'll find exactly what you need to help you understand, memorize, and retain every bit of the human body. Jam packed with memorization tricks, test-prep tips, and hundreds of practice exercises, it’s the ideal resource to help you make anatomy and physiology your minion!
Take an online review quiz for every chapter Use the workbook as a supplement to classroom learning Be prepared for whatever comes your way on test day Gain confidence with practical study tips
If you’re gearing up for a career in the medical field and need to take this often-tough class to fulfill your academic requirements as a high school or college student, this workbook gives you the edge you need to pass with flying colors.
By:
Erin Odya,
Pat DuPree
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd Edition
Dimensions:
Height: 249mm,
Width: 203mm,
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 612g
ISBN: 9781119473596
ISBN 10: 1119473594
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 20 April 2018
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 1 Part 1: The Building Blocks of the Body 5 Chapter 1: The Language of Anatomy & Physiology 7 Chapter 2: The Chemistry of Life 15 Chapter 3: The Cell: Life’s Basic Building Block 35 Chapter 4: Divide and Conquer: Cellular Mitosis 53 Chapter 5: The Study of Tissues: Histology 63 Part 2: Weaving It Together: Bones, Muscles, and Skin 77 Chapter 6: It’s Skin Deep: The Integumentary System 79 Chapter 7: A Scaffold to Build On: The Skeleton 95 Chapter 8: Getting in Gear: The Muscles 127 Part 3: Mission Control: All Systems Go 155 Chapter 9: Feeling Jumpy: The Nervous System 157 Chapter 10: Raging Hormones: The Endocrine System 191 Part 4: Feed and Fuel: Supply and Transport 207 Chapter 11: Spreading the Love: The Cardiovascular System 209 Chapter 12: Keeping Up Your Defenses: The Lymphatic System 231 Chapter 13: Oxygenating the Machine: The Respiratory System 249 Chapter 14: Fueling the Functions: The Digestive System 265 Chapter 15: Filtering Out the Junk: The Urinary System 287 Part 5: Survival of the Species 301 Chapter 16: Why Ask Y? The Male Reproductive System 303 Chapter 17: Carrying Life: The Female Reproductive System 317 Part 6: The Part of Tens 337 Chapter 18: Ten Study Tips for Anatomy and Physiology Students 339 Chapter 19: Ten Fun Physiology Facts 345 Index 351
Erin Odya teaches Anatomy & Physiology at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana, one of Indiana's top schools. She is also the author of Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies. Pat DuPree taught anatomy/physiology, biology, medical terminology, and environmental science.
