Anatomy & Physiology Coloring Workbook A Complete Study Guide

by Marieb, Elaine N.

• ISBN13: 9780805359039
• ISBN10: 0805359036
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-13
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This guide is an excellent tool for use by itself or with any human anatomy and physiology text. The author's unique approach promotes and reinforces learning on many levels through a wide variety of visual and written exercises. In its review of the human body, from microscopic to macroscopic levels, the workbook covers the most important and useful aspects of human anatomy and physiology, and offers clinically oriented activities."At the Clinic" questions help readers apply what they've learned to real-life clinical settings; "Incredible Journey" visualization exercises in each chapter summarize chapter content, allowing readers to apply what they've learned; the many written exercises include completion from a selection of key choices, matching terms or descriptions, labeling diagrams, true/false, and definition questions. Elimination questions require readers to discover the similarities or dissimilarities among a number of structures or objects; a clear design, along with Marieb's hallmark friendly writing style, make learning more enjoyable; and more than 100 coloring exercises reinforce concepts through active learning.Designed to engage the introductory allied health reader.

Author Biography

For Elaine N. Marieb, forging a relationship between her students and the anatomy and physiology concepts that will form the basis of their careers has always been a priority. Having gone back to school to get her R.N. degree and an M.S. in gerontological nursing when she was already a college teacher, she is uniquely able to understand the needs of both instructors and students. Elaine is Professor Emeritus of biology at Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, Massachusetts, where she taught anatomy and physiology for 25 years. She has also relocated to Naples, Florida, where she is now Visiting Professor at Edison Community College in nearby Fort Myers, Florida. She keeps in touch with many of her former students, whose experiences in allied health careers provide insights into the changing needs of A&P students.

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Table of Contents

1. The Human Body: An Orientation.
2. Basic Chemistry.
3. Cells and Tissues.
4. Skin and Body Membranes.
5. The Skeletal System.
6. The Muscular System.
7. The Nervous System.
8. Special Senses.
9. The Endocrine System.
10. Blood.
11. The Cardiovascular System.
12. The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses.
13. The Respiratory System.
14. The Digestive System and Body Metabolism.
15. The Urinary System.
16. The Reproductive System.
Answers.
A.D.A.M. ® Correlations.