Anatomy, physiology, and disease
Subtitle: an interactive journey for health professionals
By: Bruce J. Colbert, Jeff Ankney, Karen T. Lee
Contributors: Ankney, Jeff; Lee, Karen J.
Edition: Rev. 1st ed.
Publisher: Pearson
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Upper Saddle River, N.J
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 850
ISBN-13: 9780558823870
Copyright date: 2011
Subjects: Human physiology; Terminology; Programmed instruction; Pathology; Human anatomy; Medical sciences
Notes: Includes index.
Accompanied by Student CD-ROM, Bonus CD-ROM.
Table of contents: title: Anatomy, physiology, & disease : learning the language; title: The human body : reading the map; title: The cells : the raw materials and building blocks; title: Tissues and systems : the inside story; title: Basic diagnostic tests : what do the tests tell us?; title: The skeletal system : the framework; title: The muscular system : movement for the journey; title: The integumentary system : the protective covering; title: The nervous system : the body's control center; title: The endocrine system : the body's other control center; title: The senses : the sights and sounds; title: The circulatory system : transport and supply; title: The respiratory system : it's a gas; title: The lymphatic and immune systems : your defense systems; title: The gastrointestinal system : fuel for the trip; title: The urinary system : filtration and fluid balance; title: The reproductive system : replacement and repair; title: The journey's end : now what? The study success companion : the key to your successful journey; title: Special supplements. Biochemistry; title: Nutrition; title: Standard and transmission-based precautions; title: Health care careers and career planning; title: Appendixes. Medical terminology, word parts, and singular and plural endings; title: Clinical abbreviations and "do not use" list; title: DNA and heredity; title: Infectious diseases and their pathogens; title: Laboratory reference values; title: Multi-system effects of various diseases and conditions; title: The stages of and major events during fetal development; title: Post-menopausal changes in women; title: Vitamins and minerals : sources, function, and effects of deficiency and toxicity; title: Glossary