Visualizing Anatomy and Physiology

by Freudenrich, Craig; Tortora, Gerard J.

• ISBN13: 9780470491249
• ISBN10: 0470491248
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780470913109
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-07
• Publisher: Wiley
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Summary

Visualizing Anatomy and Physiology will be a visually powerful textbook, illustrated for maximum pedagogical effect, up-to-the-minute in all aspects of anatomical science and physiology, and integrated with its accompanying digital media. It emphasizes critical thinking and integrates health and diseases and links them to the everyday life of the reader. Understanding precisely what an anatomical structure does and how its shape enables this function helps the reader learn and remember the myriad details of anatomy.

Author Biography

Craig Freudenrich and Gerard J. Tortora are the authors of Visualizing Anatomy and Physiology, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Organization of the Human Body

Introductory Chemistry

Cells and Tissues

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

Somatic Senses and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: Heart, Blood Vessels, and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System, Nutrition, and Metabolism

The Urinary System, Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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