Anatomy and physiology for health professionals
By: Jahangir Moini
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Sudbury, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 403
ISBN-13: 9780763784409; 9781449622145
Subjects: Anatomy; Allied Health Personnel; Allied health personnel; Physiological Phenomena; Human anatomy; Human physiology
Description: Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals provides a reliable, complete resource and reference on human anatomy and physiology. This comprehensive and accessible text is written specifically for health professions students and covers the most important topics and concepts to prepare them adequately for their future careers. Organized by review of structure and function, the subjects and systems covered in this textbook are easy to read and provide a concentrated core of study topics that highlights key areas of human anatomy and physiology. --

-More than 350 Full-Color Photos, Instruction's, and Tables --

-Glossary of Key Terms --

-Check Your Knowledge Boxes --

-Chapter Objectives and Learning Goals --

-Critical Thinking Questions --

-Chapter Review Questions with Answer Key --

-Additional Resources --Book Jacket.
Notes: Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to human anatomy and physiology; title: Chemical basics of life; title: Cells; title: Cellular metabolism; title: Tissues; title: Integumentary system; title: Skeletal system; title: Muscular system; title: Nervous system; title: The senses; title: Endocrine system; title: Blood; title: Cardiovascular system; title: Lymphatic system and immunity; title: Digestive system and nutrition; title: Urinary system; title: Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance; title: Respiratory system; title: Reproductive system; title: Pregnancy, growth, development, and genetics.