Introduction to the Human Body: The Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 7th Edition

by Gerard J. Tortora (Bergen Community College); Bryan H. Derrickson (Valencia Community College)

• ISBN13: 9780471691235
• ISBN10: 0471691232
• Edition: 7
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-03-01
• Publisher: WILEY

Summary

Work more effectively and gauge your progress along the way! This Learning Guide is designed to accompany Tortora's "Introduction to the Human Body, 6th Edition." This valuable aid for students includes numerous and varied exercises, labeling and coloring diagrams, and mastery tests. Like its predecessors, Introduction to the Human Body, 6th Edition offers a balanced introduction to the human body especially developed to meet the needs of the one semester course. It provides an effective blend of stunning art and clearly written text to illuminate the complexities of the human body. Class-tested pedagogy is woven into the narrative and figures to ensure that students gain a solid understanding of the material.

Author Biography

<b>Gerard J. Tortora</b> is Professor of Biology and former coordinator at Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey, where he teaches human anatomy and physiology as well as microbiology. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and his master's degree in science education from Montclair State College. He is a member of many professional organizations, such as the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), the American Society of Microbiology (ASM), American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAS), National Education Association (NEA), and the Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists (MACUB). <p> Above all, Jerry is devoted to his students and their aspirations. In recognition of this commitment, Jerry was the recipient of MACUB's 1992 President's Memorial Award. In 1996, he received a National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) excellence award from the University of Te4xas and was selected to represent Bergen Community College in a campaign to increase awareness of the contributions of community colleges to higher education. Jerry is the author of several best-selling science textbooks and laboratory manuals, a calling that often requires an additional 40 hours per week beyond his teaching responsibilities. Nevertheless, eh still makes time for four or five weekly aerobic workouts that include biking and running. he also enjoys attending college basketball and professional hockey games and performances at the Metropolitan Opera House. <p> <b>Bryan Derrickson</b> is Professor of biology at Valencia community College in Orlando, Florida, where he teaches human anatomy and physiology as well as general biology and human sexuality. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Morehouse college and his Ph.D. in Cell Biology from Duke University. Bryan's study at Duke was in the Physiology Division within the Department of Cell Biology, so while his degree is in Cell Biology his training focused on physiology. At Valencia, he frequently serves on faculty hiring committees. He has served as a member of the Faculty Senate, which is the governing body of the college and as a member of the Faculty Academy committee (now called the Teaching and Learning Academy), which sets the standards for the acquisition of tenure by faculty members. Nationally, he is a member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) and the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT). <p> Bryan has always wanted to teach. Inspired by several biology professors while in college, he decided to pursue physiology with an eye to teaching at the college level. He is completely dedicated to the success of his students. He particularly enjoys the challenges of his diverse student population, in terms of their age, ethnicity, and academic ability, and finds being able to teach all of them, despite their differences, a rewarding experience. His students continually recognize Bryan's efforts and care by nominating him for a campus award known as the "Valencia Professor Who Makes Valencia A Better Place to Start." Bryan has received this award three times in the past six years.

Table of Contents

Preface

Note to the Student

1.    Organization of the Human Body      *2.Introductory Chemistry *3.Cells *4.Tissues *5.The Integumentary System *6.The Skeletal System *7.Joints *8.The Muscular System *9.Nervous Tissue *10. Central and Somatic Nervous Systems *11. Autonomic Nervous System *12. Sensations *13. The Endocrine System *14. The Cardiovascular System: Blood *15. The Cardiovascular System: Heart *16. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation *17. The Lymphatic and Immune System *18. The Respiratory System *19. The Digestive System *20. Nutrition and Metabolism *21. The Urinary System *22. Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance *23. The Reproductive Systems *24. Development and Inheritance

Answers to Self-Quizzes

Glossary of Terms

Credits

Index