Full Description
Clearly written and fun to read, "The Human Body in Health and Illness" caught the attention of educators and students and proved that the teaching and learning of basic anatomy and physiology can be enjoyable. In the new second edition, complex concepts and difficult content are again simplified and may be applied to common problems in patient care. Special attention is given to the A&P that is needed for an understanding of pathophysiology and pharmacology.The underlying physiology of pathologic conditions is explained in a common-sense approach with early and frequent reference to specific clinical examples. A new chapter on Microbiology Basics (Chapter 5) has been added, with information on pathogens and the spread of infection. Do You Know...boxes add interesting information with flair and humor. Text and art are connected, increasing pedagogic usefulness. We've kept and added to the unique cartoons, a hallmark of the book. Reading level is appropriate and consistent, thanks to the uniform author voice, simple terminology, and a logical step-by-step presentation.
Beginning with a basic discussion of the human body and its cellular structure, the discussion moves toward genetics and the greater complexity of the human organism.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Human Body Chapter 2 Basic Chemistry Chapter 3 Cells Chapter 4 Cell Metabolism NEW! Chapter 5 Microbiology Basics Chapter 6 Tissues and Membranes Chapter 7 Integumentary System and Body Temperature Chapter 8 Skeletal System Chapter 9 Muscular System Chapter 10 Nervous System: Nervous Tissue and Brain Chapter 11 Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves Chapter 12 Sensory System Chapter 13 Endocrine System Chapter 14 Blood Chapter 15 Heart Chapter 16 Blood Vessels and Circulation Chapter 17 Lymphatic System Chapter 18 Immune System Chapter 19 Respiratory System Chapter 20 Digestive System Chapter 21 Urinary System Chapter 22 Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Chapter 23 Reproductive Systems Chapter 24 Human Development and Heredity Appendix A: Medical Terminology and Eponymous Terms Appendix B: Laboratory Tests Glossary
