Herlihy S The Human Body In Health And Illness 1st Anz Edition

Table of Contents: 1 Introduction to the human body 2 Basic chemistry 3 Cells 4 Cell metabolism 5 Microbiology and Infection (suggest renaming to reflect contents) 6 Tissues and membranes 7 Integumentary system and temperature regulation 8 Skeletal system 9 Muscular system 10 Nervous System: Nervous Tissue and the Brain (only slight change) 11 Nervous system: spinal cord and peripheral nerves 12 Autonomic nervous system 13 Sensory system 14 Endocrine system 15 Blood 16 Anatomy and Physiology of the heart (merge of Chapters 16 and 17) 17 Anatomy and Physiology of the Blood Vessels (merge of Chapters 18 and 19) 18 Respiratory system (previously Chapter 22) 19 Lymphatic system 20 Immune system 21 Digestive system 22 Urinary system 23 Water, electrolyte and acid-base balance 24 Reproductive systems 25 Human development and heredity Answers to Review Your Knowledge and Go Figure Questions Glossary

This book makes it fun to learn anatomy & physiology. Clear, step-by-step explanations provide all the information you need to know, so concepts are easy to understand even if you have a limited background in the sciences. Written by well-known educator Barbara Herlihy, the book begins with a basic discussion of the human body and cellular structure and moves toward genetics and the greater complexity of the human organism. It breaks down complex concepts and processes into digestible chunks, and new features such as Re-Think and Go Figure! help you apply what you've learned to common problems in patient care.

Table of Contents: 1 Introduction to the human body 2 Basic chemistry 3 Cells 4 Cell metabolism 5 Microbiology and Infection (suggest renaming to reflect contents) 6 Tissues and membranes 7 Integumentary system and temperature regulation 8 Skeletal system 9 Muscular system 10 Nervous System: Nervous Tissue and the Brain (only slight change) 11 Nervous system: spinal cord and peripheral nerves 12 Autonomic nervous system 13 Sensory system 14 Endocrine system 15 Blood 16 Anatomy and Physiology of the heart (merge of Chapters 16 and 17) 17 Anatomy and Physiology of the Blood Vessels (merge of Chapters 18 and 19) 18 Respiratory system (previously Chapter 22) 19 Lymphatic system 20 Immune system 21 Digestive system 22 Urinary system 23 Water, electrolyte and acid-base balance 24 Reproductive systems 25 Human development and heredity Answers to Review Your Knowledge and Go Figure Questions Glossary

This popular resource for those new to anatomy and physiology is a simple and informative text that will help you master the concepts you need to understand the structure and function of the human body. Adapted by experienced anatomy and physiology educator Dr Ellie Kirov for students in Australia and New Zealand, it provides essential information all in one place about the body and its systems. It will help you to understand structures first, then functions, how these integrate within a given system, and how various systems function together within an organism. The simple-to-read book covers the basics and sets you up for deeper learning about physiological concepts. Clear explanations and an engaging, welcoming text make this an ideal companion for students who are new to this subject. This pack includes Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Herlihy's The Human Body in Health and Illness Australia and New Zealand edition. Corresponding chapter-by-chapter to the core text, EAQ prepares students for tutorials, lectures and exams, with access to thousands of exam-style questions at their fingertips. . Suitable for beginner nursing and health science students studying anatomy and physiology as part of their course . Easy to understand and read . Helps you learn and pronounce difficult terms . Brings science to life . Consolidates learning through summaries and quizzes at the end of each chapter . Suitable for learners from non-English speaking backgrounds . Separate Study Guide . eBook included with every print purchase Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Herlihy's The Human Body in Health and Illness Australia and New Zealand edition: . 1,500 self-quizzing questions that allows students to advance at their own pace - based on performance - through multiple mastery levels for each chapter . A comprehensive dashboard allows students to view their progress, and identify areas of strength and weakness Additional resources on Evolve . eBook on VitalSource Instructor resources: . PowerPoint slides . Image Collection . Instructor's Chapter Exam . Answer Key to Study Guide . Audience Response Questions Student resources: . Multiple-Choice Questions . Practice Chapter Exams . Animations . Body Spectrum Electronic Anatomy Colouring Book

Get a complete introduction to A&P with the resources that makes challenging concepts easier to understand! The Human Body in Health & Disease, 6th Edition includes 25 highly visual, student-friendly chapters that cover the most important structures and functions of the human body. With detailed illustrations and the unique Clear View of the Human Body transparencies, A&P doesn’t get any clearer! UNIQUE! Creative design includes more than 475 full-color photos and illustrations to simplify explanations of difficult material. UNIQUE! Clear View of the Human Body transparencies embedded within the textbook provide a graphically stunning atlas of the male and female body that can be peeled back layer by layer. Quick Check questions, active learning activities including case studies, study tips, outline summaries, and more provide helpful reviews and self-assessment opportunities. A straightforward, conversational writing style explains difficult anatomy and physiology principles. UNIQUE! Special boxes throughout each chapter help reinforce and apply what you've learned with specific guidance in: Health and Well-being Clinical Applications Research, Issues, and Trends Science Applications NEW! Art, layout, and content updates in each chapter give you the most current visual and textual information possible. NEW! Terms and pronunciations lists at the beginning of each chapter familiarize you with new terms and the meanings of individual word parts. NEW! Division of previous Cells and Tissues chapter breaks the material into two chapters (Chapter 3 Cells and Chapter 4 Tissues) to provide a much more digestible serving of the information.