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The Human Body in Health & Disease - Hardcover

Kevin T. Patton, Frank B. Bell, Terry Thompson, Peggie L. Williamson (Autoren)

Buch | Hardcover

800 Seiten

2023 | 8th edition
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division (Verlag)
978-0-323-73414-1 (ISBN)

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Completely revised and updated, The Human Body in Health & Disease, 8th Edition makes it easier to understand how the body works, both in typical conditions and when things change. Its easy-to-read writing style, more than 500 full-color illustrations, and unique Clear View of the Human Body transparencies keep you focused on the principles of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Key features are Connect It! with bonus online content, concept maps with flow charts to simplify complex topics, and chapter objectives and active learning sections. From noted educator Kevin Patton, this book presents A&P in a way that lets you know and understand what is important.

More than 500 full-color photographs and drawings illustrate the most current scientific knowledge and bring difficult concepts to life. The beautifully rendered illustrations are unified by a consistent color key and represent a diversity of human identity
A conversational writing style is paired with "chunked" content, making it easy to read and comprehend
UNIQUE! Creative page design uses color backgrounds to organize information in a more inviting, accessible, and motivating way to enhance learning
UNIQUE! The full-color, semi-transparent Clear View of the Human Body permits the on-demand virtual dissection of typical male and female human bodies along several body planes. This 22-page insert contains a series of transparencies that allows you to peel back the layers of the body anterior-to-posterior and posterior-to-anterior
Language of Science/Language of Medicine word lists at the beginning of chapters present key terms, pronunciations, and word-part translations to help you become familiar with new and complex terminology
Animation Direct feature throughout the text guides you to state-of-the-art animations on the companion Evolve website to provide dynamic visual explanations of key concepts
Active Concept Maps offer animated, narrated walk-throughs of concept maps to clarify the text narrative and provide you with clear examples of how to build your own concept maps

Professor Emeritus Kevin T. Patton works at Life Sciences,St. Charles Community College Cottleville, MO Professor of Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI adjunct) Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY Frank B. Bell is Adjunct Assistant Professor MS in Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction (MSHAPI) Program Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY Terry Thompson, Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences Wor-Wic Community College President Emeritus - HAPS Salisbury, MD. Peggie L. Williamson works at the University of Mary Hardin DPT Program Baylor in Belton, TX Bellah Therapies, LLC Harker Heights, TX

1. Introduction to the Body
2. Chemistry of Life
3. Cells
4. Tissues
5. Organ Systems
6. Mechanisms of Disease
7. Skin and Membranes
8. Skeletal System
9. Muscular System
10. Nervous System
11. Senses
12. Endocrine System
13. Blood
14. Heart
15. Circulation of Blood
16. Lymphatic System and Immunity
17. Respiratory System
18. Digestive System
19. Nutrition and Metabolism
20. Urinary System
21. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
22. Acid-Base Balance
23. Reproductive Systems
24. Growth, Development, and Aging
25. Genetics and Genetic Diseases

Erscheinungsdatum	29.04.2023
Verlagsort	Philadelphia
Sprache	englisch
Maße	216 x 276 mm
Gewicht	2080 g
Themenwelt	Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Anatomie / Neuroanatomie
Themenwelt	Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Physiologie
ISBN-10	0-323-73414-6 / 0323734146
ISBN-13	978-0-323-73414-1 / 9780323734141
Zustand	Neuware