Full Description
For courses in anatomy & physiology for health professions.
An engaging journey through the human form
Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions: An Interactive Journey is a hands-¿on, visually rich study companion guiding allied health and nursing students through human body systems and clinical applications. With a conversational tone, relatable analogies, and light humor, the authors provide an enjoyable read reinforcing lasting connections. The 4th edition presents the latest research and clinical applications in abnormal human A&P, plus new visual aids and practice opportunities. A student workbook, available separately, offers interactive exam prep resources, including concept maps and crossword puzzles.
Also available with MyLab Health Professions
MyLab™ is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. Developed for allied health students and instructors, MyLab Health Professions supports students' mastery and application of the skills they'll need for a successful career in health care.
Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.
If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab, search for:
0135188865 / 9780135188866 Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions: An Interactive Journey Plus MyLab Health Professions with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 4/e
Package consists of:
0134876814 / 9780134876818 Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions: An Interactive Journey, 4/e
0134880226 / 9780134880228 MyLab Health Professions with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions, 4/e
Contents
1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
2. The Human Body
3. Biochemistry
4. The Cells
5. Tissues and Systems
6. The Skeletal System
7. The Muscular System
8. The Integumentary System
9. The Nervous System (Part I)
10. The Nervous System (Part II)
11. The Senses
12. The Endocrine System
13. The Cardiovascular System
14. The Respiratory System
15. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
16. The Gastrointestinal System
17. The Urinary System
18. The Reproductive System
19. The Journey's End
The Study Success Companion
Appendices
A. Answers to Test Your Knowledge
B. Medical Terminology, Word Parts, and Singular and Plural Endings
C. Clinical Abbreviations
D. Laboratory Reference Values
E. Vitamins and Minerals: Sources, Function, and Effects of Deficiency and Toxicity
