Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology


Book Description

Anatomy & Physiology is an accurate, up-to-date introductory text on human form and function. It presents a large, complex body of scientific knowledge in an easily understood conversational writing style; it focuses on concepts rather than just descriptions to help students unify information. Critical thinking learning opportunities are integrated throughout. The text uses a big picture theme of body function and also explains the body's homeostatic regulation. Many pedagogical features and hundreds of 4-color illustrations enhance the narrative. New illustrations have been added to the 5th edition. Revised Career Choices boxes and each unit, and current topics (such as anthrax and the human genome project) are addressed in feature boxes. - New and updated artwork illustrates the most current scientific knowledge - Current topics (e.g., anthrax, smallpox, human genome project) are addressed in feature boxes - Completely revised Career Choices boxes end each unit - Completely revised critical thinking and review questions in each chapter actively engage students and challenge their reasoning skills




Study Guide for Anatomy & Physiology - E-Book


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Get some extra help mastering core terms, concepts and processes related to the anatomy and physiology of the human body with this comprehensive study aid! Study Guide for Anatomy & Physiology, 9th Edition provides a variety of chapter activities and questions — including crossword puzzles, word scrambles, and questions in the multiple choice, true or false, labeling, matching, and application formats — to help you apply concepts and test your A&P knowledge. - More than 1,200 review questions cover multiple choice, matching, true-false, fill-in-the-blank, and completion formats. - Mind tester activities include crossword puzzles, word scrambles, and more to make the process of learning basic anatomy and physiology more engaging. - Apply What You Know sections encourage critical thinking and application of core content. - Did You Know sections cover factual tidbits that will interest users. - Topics for review tell the reader what to review in the textbook prior to beginning the exercises in the study guide. - Answer key containing all the answers to study guide questions is located in the back of the guide. - NEW! Modified chapter structure reflects the new organization of chapters in the Patton 9th Edition main text.




Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology - E-Book


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Just because A&P is complicated, doesn’t mean learning it has to be. Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology, 21st Edition uses reader-friendly writing, visually engaging content, and a wide range of teaching and learning support to ensure classroom success. Focusing on the unifying themes of structure and function and homeostasis, author Kevin Patton uses a very conversational and easy-to-follow narrative to guide you through difficult A&P material. The new edition of this two-semester text has been updated to ensure you have a better understanding of how the entire body works together. In addition, you can connect with the textbook through a number of free electronic resources, including , an electronic coloring book, 3D animations, and more! Conversational writing style at a 11.7 reading level (the lowest available for 2-semester A&P books) makes text engaging and easy to understand. Updated Genetics chapter includes important advancements in that field. Updated content on osmosis revised to make it more simple and accurate. More than 1,400 full-color photographs and drawings illustrate the most current scientific knowledge and bring difficult concepts to life. Includes a unique color key to show color scheme that is used consistently throughout the book (for example, bones are off white, enzymes are lime green, nucleus is purple). UNIQUE! Consistent unifying themes, such as the Big Picture and Cycle of Life sections in each chapter, help you comprehend the interrelation of body systems and how the structure and function of these change in relation to age and development. Numerous feature boxes including: Language of Science and Language of Medicine, Mechanisms of Disease, Health Matters, Diagnostic Study, FYI, Sport and Fitness, and Career Choices provide interesting and important sidebars to the main content. Quick Check Questions reinforce learning by prompting you to review what you’ve just read. Chapter outlines, chapter objectives and study tips begin each chapter. NEW! Integrative Unit Closers ties together content with integrative critical thinking questions. NEW! Additional and updated Connect It! boxes (renamed from A&P Connect) provide relevant "bonus" information for you to explore. NEW! All-new animations in the text and on Evolve companion site help you understand the reasoning and knowledge behind each answer and assist with recalling correct answers.




Study Guide for Anatomy & Physiology


Book Description

Get some extra help mastering core terms, concepts and processes related to the anatomy and physiology of the human body with this comprehensive study aid! Study Guide for Anatomy & Physiology, 9th Edition provides a variety of chapter activities and questions - including crossword puzzles, word scrambles, and questions in the multiple choice, true or false, labeling, matching, and application formats - to help you apply concepts and test your A&P knowledge. More than 1,200 review questions cover multiple choice, matching, true-false, fill-in-the-blank, and completion formats. Mind tester activities include crossword puzzles, word scrambles, and more to make the process of learning basic anatomy and physiology more engaging. Apply What You Know sections encourage critical thinking and application of core content. Did You Know sections cover factual tidbits that will interest users. Topics for review tell the reader what to review in the textbook prior to beginning the exercises in the study guide. Answer key containing all the answers to study guide questions is located in the back of the guide. NEW! Modified chapter structure reflects the new organization of chapters in the Patton 9th Edition main text.




Study Guide for Structure & Function of the Body


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Learn to master the core terms, concepts, and processes of human anatomy and physiology! Corresponding to the chapters in Thibodeau and Patton's Structure & Function of the Body, 15th Edition, this engaging study guide contains variety of exercises, activities, and anatomy drawings to help you easily review, retain, and apply important A&P concepts! Brief synopsis of the core concepts from the textbook provides a comprehensive review of essential content. Diagrams, labeling exercises, and coloring exercises reinforce where the structures of the body are located. Crossword puzzles and word finds help readers master new vocabulary terms. Application questions ask readers to make judgments based on the information in the chapter. Matching and fill-in-the-blank exercises help readers better understand chapter content. Study tips in the preface provide insights on the most effective methods for learning and retaining information. Answers to exercises in the back of the book include references to the appropriate textbook page to give readers instant feedback. NEW! Updated art throughout enhances learning by presenting anatomy even more clearly.




Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology


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For years, Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology has been known for its unbeatable student-friendly writing style and "big picture" approach to A&P. And now, with a visually oriented design and an exceptional array of electronic resources to explain how the body works, the new 19th edition helps students GET A&P like no other textbook. UNIQUE! Body systems are broken down into separate chapters for anatomy and physiology to improve comprehension. UNIQUE! A comprehensive color key unifies the art of the book with consistent color for cellular and chemical structures, and more. UNIQUE! Uses unifying themes such as the Big Picture and Cycle of Life sections to help you see the interrelation of body systems and how their structure and function changes in relation to age and development. Quick Check questions reinforce learning with content review of major sections within the chapters. Detailed, end-of-chapter summaries outline essential information to help you organize your studies. Both critical thinking and content review questions for each chapter help you know how well you have mastered important concepts while also challenging your reasoning skills. UNIQUE! A design layout with more than 1,400 full-color photos and illustrations that guide your attention to the most important concepts on each page. UNIQUE! New A&P Connect feature throughout the text guides you to the bonus material on the Evolve website, which features topics that go beyond basic A&P to connect concepts with the real world. Dozens of new histology slides help provide a foundation for easily learning the anatomy of every part of the body. Study Tips throughout each chapter offer practical advice on how to study A&P. New, end-of-chapter Case Studies challenge you with "real-life" clinical situations.




Study Guide for the Human Body in Health & Disease


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Reinforce your understanding of the concepts in Patton's The Human Body in Health & Disease! Corresponding to the chapters in the text, this study guide reviews essential medical terminology, concepts, and processes related to anatomy and physiology, and explains how body systems function in health and disease. Each chapter begins with a quick synopsis of the key points in the textbook chapter. A variety of exercises make it easier to review and apply key concepts, and labeling of anatomy drawings helps in learning anatomical terms and structures. Know your Medical Terms feature helps familiarize you with the various word parts used in medical terminology and pairs nicely with the Language of Medicine word lists in the main text to reinforce medical terminology concepts that are key to understanding A&P. Brief synopsis of core textbook concepts provides a comprehensive review of essential content. Crossword Puzzles and Word Finds help you master new vocabulary terms. Application Questions ask you to make judgments based on the information in the chapter. Diagrams and labeling exercises help reinforce where the structures of the body are located. Matching and fill-in-the-blank exercises aid in understanding chapter content. Answers to exercises are provided in the back of the guide, along with references to the appropriate textbook page and the textbook objective, so that you can easily find where the material is presented. Study tips in the Preface provide an overview of the most effective methods for learning and retaining information.




Study Guide for Anatomy & Physiology - E-Book


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Each chapter will be updated to include revised content in the core textbook. Addition of new Case Studies for each chapter.




Study Guide for the Human Body in Health and Disease


Book Description

Reinforce your understanding of the concepts in Patton's The Human Body in Health & Disease, 7th Edition! Corresponding to the chapters in the text, this study guide reviews essential medical terminology, concepts, and processes related to anatomy and physiology, and explains how our body systems function in health and disease. Each chapter begins with a quick synopsis of the key points in the textbook chapter. A variety of exercises make it easy to review and apply key concepts, and labeling of anatomy drawings helps you learn anatomical terms and structures. Know your Medical Terms feature helps you understand A&P by familiarizing you with the various word parts used in medical terminology, and reinforces the Language of Medicine word lists in The Human Body in Health & Disease. A comprehensive review ensures that you understand the textbook's core concepts and essential content. Application questions promote critical thinking, asking you to apply textbook information to the real world. Diagrams, labeling exercises, and coloring exercises reinforce your understanding of the location of body structures. Matching and fill-in-the-blank exercises aid in understanding anatomy and physiology concepts. Crossword puzzles and word finds help you master new vocabulary terms. Study tips in the preface offer insight into the most effective methods for learning and retaining information. Answers to exercises are located at the end of the study guide, along with convenient textbook-page references. UPDATED content and activities correspond with changes to Patton's The Human Body in Health & Disease, 7th Edition text. NEW! Five new questions are added to each chapter. NEW! Illustrations are revised to reflect changes in the main text.




Study Guide for Structure & Function of the Body


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Reinforce your understanding of A&P concepts with this practical study guide! With chapters corresponding to those in the Structure & Function of the Body, 17th Edition textbook, this workbook provides review questions and exercises to help you master the most important material. Each chapter begins with an overview of the concepts covered in each chapter of the textbook, and then tests your understanding with a variety of questions and activities. Answers to all questions are included in the back of the book. NEW! Updated content corresponds to the updates in the Structure & Function of the Body, 17th Edition textbook. Brief synopsis of core concepts in each chapter provides an overview of the most essential content from the textbook. Matching, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false exercises reinforce your understanding of content. Crossword puzzles and Word Finds help you master new vocabulary terms and their spellings. Anatomy drawings and labeling exercises help you learn to identify the structures of the body and master terminology. Application questions help you develop critical thinking skills and make judgments based on information in the chapter. Answers to exercises are found in the back of the guide. Study tips in the Preface offer insights into the most effective methods for learning and retaining information.