Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology is designed to help you succeed in the challenging A&P course with an easy-to-understand narrative, precise visuals, and steadfast accuracy. The authors incorporate research that explores how learners use and process visual information, guiding you through complex figures as you deconstruct and better understand complicated processes. The 12th Edition features thoroughly updated content and enhanced art and figures to provide the most recent research and to support learning. An extensive review and revision ensures the content aligns better with current standards related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and reflects all learners' lived experiences. Updates include improved language-sensitivity and discussions of gender and reproduction in the genetics and human development chapters.
UNIT 1: LEVELS OF ORGANIZATION 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology The Chemical Level of Organization The Cellular Level of Organization The Tissue Level of Organization UNIT 2: SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT The Integumentary System Bones and Bone Structure The Axial Skeleton The Appendicular Skeleton Joints Muscle Tissue The Muscular System UNIT 3: CONTROL AND REGULATION Nervous Tissue The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves and Spinal Reflexes The Brain and Cranial Nerves Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher Order Functions The Special Senses The Endocrine System UNIT 4: FLUIDS AND TRANSPORT Blood The Heart Blood Vessels and Circulation The Lymphatic System and Immunity UNIT 5: ENVIRONMENTAL EXCHANGE The Respiratory System The Digestive System Metabolism, Nutrition and Energetics The Urinary System Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance UNIT 6: CONTINUITY OF LIFE The Reproductive System Development and Inheritance APPENDICES A. Normal Physiological Values B. Gas Pressure Measurements C. Turnover Times for Selected Cells D. Codon Chart E. The Periodic Table
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