Anatomy And Physiology Ii Laboratory Manual Preliminary Edition

This lab manual is designed for the second semester of a two-semester Anatomy and Physiology sequence, and like its counterpart in the Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Manual, it is specifically tailored for students planning to enter health-related or athletically-related professions. Topics include: the nervous system, reflexes, the cardiovascular system, muscle physiology, general and special senses, the respiratory system, sexually transmitted infections and basic genetics. Numerous full color photos through-out the manual assist students in identification of laboratory specimens and completion of various laboratory exercises. A unique aspect to this Anatomy and Physiology lab manual is the integration of ?Clinical Applications? in each chapter, which apply content under study to ?real-life? situations. Clinical application topics include pathophysiology, as well as other, non-pathology related topics which still have clinical significance. These sections often provide the answers to the ?So What?, Who Cares?, or Why is this important? questions students often ask when learning the concepts and details of anatomy. Additionally, a number of personal stories are included in the clinical applications or the introductory sections of various chapters. All of these personal stories are true; most were written by the individual who expererienced the events described, and they generally put a more personal ?spin? on the disorders described. Each chapter has clearly written lab activities, including step by step instructions, diagrams and photos, and background content needed to allow students to fully understand the concepts explored in lab. Activities encourage hands-on exploration and active learning. Each chapter includes integrated tear out pre-lab activities to prepare students for lab as well as review pages to be completed following the lab. Many of these assignments require application of content to various clinical situations and are designed to stimulate critical thinking skills and creative problem solving. The design of this lab manual incorporates the authors? beliefs that the use of many senses when learning (hearing, seeing, touching, etc.) engages more areas of the brain, increasing brain activity and enhancing learning. Thus, all lab activities involve using a variety of senses to enhance learning for all types of learners. 442 pages.

Anatomy and Physiology lab manual including dissections and laboratory activities.

This lab manual is designed for the second semester of a two-semester Anatomy and Physiology sequence, and like its counterpart in the Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Manual, it is specifically tailored for students planning to enter health-related or athletically-related professions. Topics include: the nervous system, reflexes, the cardiovascular system, muscle physiology, general and special senses, the respiratory system, sexually transmitted infections and basic genetics. Numerous full color photos through-out the manual assist students in identification of laboratory specimens and completion of various laboratory exercises. A unique aspect to this Anatomy and Physiology lab manual is the integration of ?Clinical Applications? in each chapter, which apply content under study to ?real-life? situations. Clinical application topics include pathophysiology, as well as other, non-pathology related topics which still have clinical significance. These sections often provide the answers to the ?So What?, Who Cares?, or Why is this important?? questions students often ask when learning the concepts and details of anatomy. Additionally, a number of personal stories are included in the clinical applications or the introductory sections of various chapters. All of these personal stories are true; most were written by the individual who expererienced the events described, and they generally put a more personal ?spin? on the disorders described. Each chapter has clearly written lab activities, including step by step instructions, diagrams and photos, and background content needed to allow students to fully understand the concepts explored in lab. Activities encourage hands-on exploration and active learning. Each chapter includes integrated tear out pre-lab activities to prepare students for lab as well as review pages to be completed following the lab. Many of these assignments require application of content to various clinical situations and are designed to stimulate critical thinking skills and creative problem solving. The design of this lab manual incorporates the authors? beliefs that the use of many senses when learning (hearing, seeing, touching, etc.) engages more areas of the brain, increasing brain activity and enhancing learning. Thus, all lab activities involve using a variety of senses to enhance learning for all types of learners. 442 pages.

"Human anatomy and physiology is a complex yet fascinating subject, and is perhaps one of the most personal subjects a student will encounter during his or her education. It is also a subject that can create concern for students because of the sheer volume of material, and the misconception that "it is all about memorization." The study of human anatomy and physiology really comes to life in the anatomy and physiology laboratory, where students get hands-on experience with human cadavers and bones, classroom models, preserved and fresh animal organs, histology slides of human tissues, and explore the process of scientific discovery through physiology experimentation. Yet, most students are at a loss regarding how to approach the anatomy and physiology laboratory. For example, students are often given numerous lists of structures to identify, histology slides to view, and "wet labs" to conduct, but are given comparatively little direction regarding how to recognize structures, or how to relate what they encounter in the laboratory to the material presented in the lecture. In addition, most laboratory manuals on the market contain little more than material repeated from anatomy and physiology textbooks, which provides no real benefit to a student. This laboratory manual takes a very focused approach to the laboratory experience, and provides students with tools to make the subject matter more relevant to their own bodies and to the world around them. Rather than providing a recap of material from classroom lectures and the main textbook for the course, this laboratory manual is much more of an interactive workbook for students: a "how-to" guide to learning human anatomy and physiology through touch, dissection, observation, experimentation, and critical thinking exercises. Students are guided to formulate a hypothesis about each experiment before beginning physiology exercises. Diagrams direct students in how to perform experiments, and don't just show the end results. The text is written in a friendly, conversational tone to put students at ease as they discover, organize, and understand the material presented in each chapter"--