Structure and Function of the Body

von Gary A. Thibodeau PhD Kategorie: Physiologie ISBN: 0323010814 Kommentar abgeben

Book News, Inc. An introductory text in anatomy and physiology, especially suited to introductory courses in nursing and allied health programs. Material is organized in chapters on body systems and emphasizes normal structure and function and homeostasis. Learning aids include chapter summaries in outline form, objectives, key words, chapter self-tests, and review and critical thinking questions, plus brief boxed essays, a glossary, an illustrated review of basic chemistry, and color diagrams and photos reflecting human diversity. Many optional supplements for instructors and students are available. -- Copyright © 1999 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved

Kurzbeschreibung Structure and Function of the Body, 11th edition, is a simplistic yet comprehensive introductory anatomy and physiology textbook. The 20 chapters of the book present all the anatomy and physiology core information organised around two central and unifying themes: the complementarity of normal structure and function of the human body and homeostasis. These two core themes permeate all content areas of the text.

The 11th edition of the text continues to build on the solid foundation of previous...