Authors: Springhouse
ISBN-13: 9780781788861, ISBN-10: 0781788862
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Date Published: May 2008
Edition: 3rd Edition
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.
1 The human body 1
2 Genetics 25
3 Chemical organization 35
4 Integumentary system 47
5 Musculoskeletal system 57
6 Neurosensory system 75
7 Endocrine system 109
8 Cardiovascular system 125
9 Hematologic system 141
10 Immune system 155
11 Respiratory system 171
12 Gastrointestinal system 191
13 Nutrition and metabolism 213
14 Urinary system 233
15 Fluids, electrolytes, acids, and bases 247
16 Reproductive system 267
17 Reproduction and lactation 287
Appendices and index 307
Practice makes perfect 308
Glossary 324
Study cards 331
Selected references 367
Index 368