Anatomy & physiology

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"Anatomy and Physiology is a dynamic textbook for the yearlong Human Anatomy and Physiology course taught at most two- and four-year colleges and universities to students majoring in nursing and allied health. A & P is 29 chapters of pedagogically effective learning content, organized by body system, and written at an audience-appropriate level. The lucid text, strategically constructed art, inspiring career features, and links to external learning tools address the critical teaching and learni…

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Full title :Anatomy & physiology / Senior contributors, J. Gordon Betts [and 9 others].

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Publication Date:2013

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):OpenStax College, Rice University
Place of Publication:Houston, Texas
Language:eng
Publication Date:2013

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Includes index.

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Description:1 online resource (1335 pages)

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ISBN:9781938168130, 1938168135
oclc:ocn865847842
LC Classification:QL805

Unit 1, Levels of organization. An introduction to the human body -- The chemical level of organization -- The cellular level of organization -- The tissue level of organization -- Unit 2, Support and movement. The integumentary system -- Bone tissue and the skeletal system -- Axial skeleton -- The appendicular skeleton -- Joints -- Muscle tissue -- The muscular system -- Unit 3, Regulation, integration, and control. The nervous system and nervous tissue -- Anatomy of the nervous system -- The somatic nervous system -- The autonomic nervous system -- The neurological exam -- The endocrine system -- Unit 4, Fluids and transport. The cardiovascular system: blood -- The cardiovascular system: the heart -- The cardiovascular system: blood vessels and circulation -- The lymphatic and immune system -- Unit 5, Energy, maintenance, and environmental exchange. The respiratory system -- The digestive system -- Metabolism and nutrition -- The urinary system -- Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance -- Unit 6, Human development and the continuity of life. The reproductive system -- Development and inheritance.