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Anatomy & Physiology All-in-One For Dummies (+ Chapter Quizzes Online)

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von: Erin Odya
25,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	17.02.2023
ISBN/EAN:	9781394153671
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	496

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Titelbeschreibung

The knee-bone's connected to the...what was it again? From complicated Latin names to what can seem like a million-and-one things to memorize, no one's saying anatomy and physiology is easy. But, with a little help from your friends at Dummies, it doesn't have to be impossible! Anatomy & Physiology All-in-One For Dummies is your go-to guide for developing a deep understanding of the parts of the human body and how it works. You’ll learn the body's structures and discover how they function with expert help from the book's easy-to-use teaching features. You can even go online to access interactive chapter quizzes to help you absorb the material. With this book, you'll: <ul> <li>Get a grip on key concepts and scientific terminology used to describe the human body</li> <li>Discover fun physiology facts you can apply to everyday life both inside and outside the classroom</li> <li>Learn how the body's different systems interact with one another</li> </ul> So, if you’re looking to ace that next test, improve your overall grade, reduce test anxiety, or just increase your confidence in the subject, grab a copy of Anatomy & Physiology All-in-One For Dummies. It's your one-stop, comprehensive resource for all things A&P!

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1 Unit 1: Locating Physiology on the Web of Knowledge 5 Chapter 1: Learning a New Language: How to Speak Fluent A&P 7 Chapter 2: Better Living through Chemistry 25 Chapter 3: The Secret Life of Cells 45 Chapter 4: Joining Forces: Cells Organize into Tissues 71 Unit 2: Weaving It All Together: The Structural Layers 87 Chapter 5: It’s Just Skin Deep: The Integumentary System 89 Chapter 6: More than a Scaffold to Build On: The Skeletal System 109 Chapter 7: Getting in Gear: The Muscles 153 Unit 3: Talking to Yourself 189 Chapter 8: Your Electric Personality 191 Chapter 9: Raging Hormones: The Endocrine System 233 Unit 4: Traveling the World 257 Chapter 10: The River(s) of Life 259 Chapter 11: Spreading the Love: The Cardiovascular System 269 Chapter 12: Underground Defenses: The Lymphatic System 295 Unit 5: Supply and Demand 321 Chapter 13: Oxygenating the Machine: The Respiratory System 323 Chapter 14: Fueling the Fire: The Digestive System 347 Chapter 15: Cleaning Up Your Act: The Urinary System 375 Unit 6: Making a Mini-Me: Behind the Scenes 395 Chapter 16: Why Ask Y? Gamete Production 397 Chapter 17: Baking the Bundle of Joy 427 Chapter 18: From Cradle to Grave 445 Index 457

Autorenportrait

Erin Odya is an anatomy and physiology teacher at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana. She’s the author of Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies and Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies.

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Get an A in A&P, the Dummies way The human body has 11 major anatomical systems, 206 bones, and dozens of organs, tissues, and fluids. With Anatomy & Physiology All-In-One For Dummies, you can learn them all. Everything’s explained in plain English, with practice quizzes and answers with detailed explanations. You’ll learn both the terms and the concepts, so you can identify the anatomical structures of each system and also explain how they work. This book is full of fascinating facts and written in an approachable style that makes it a little bit fun. You can also go online to access even more practice exercises. Time to start studying! FREE 1-year access to chapter quizzes online! 6 Complete Units Covering <ul><li> Basic cellular physiology</li> <li> Integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems</li> <li> Nervous and endocrine systems</li> <li> Immunity and the cardiovascular system</li> <li> Respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems</li> <li> Reproduction and lifespan</li></ul>