Human anatomy & physiology

✍ Scribed by Amerman, Erin C.

• Publisher: Pearson
• Year: 2016
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 1237
• Edition: Global edition.
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

For 2-semester Anatomy & Physiology Courses Built for the Way Today's Students Learn Human Anatomy & Physiology takes a learner-centered approach to help today's A & P students grasp key concepts in anatomy and physiology, and apply these concepts to understand how the human body works. Amerman uses just-in-time coaching, focused and uncluttered visuals that show one-concept-at-a-time, rich self-assessments provide students the help they need when they need it most. The text's approachable style and wide variety of online learning tools for today's on-the-go student makes A & P accessible for a.  Read more...

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
About the Author Team
Preface
Instructor Supplements
Acknowledgments
Contents
Unit 1 Fundamental Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
1.1 How to Succeed in Your Anatomy and Physiology Course
How to Develop Study Skills
How to Make the Best Use of Class and Lab Time
How to Use This Book and Its Associated Materials
1.2 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
Characteristics of Living Organisms
Levels of Structural Organization and Body Systems
Types of Anatomy and Physiology. 1.3 The Language of Anatomy and PhysiologyThe Anatomical Position and Directional Terms
Regional Terms
Planes of Section
1.4 The Organization of the Human Body
The Dorsal Body Cavity
The Ventral Body Cavity
1.5 Core Principles in Anatomy and Physiology
Overall Theme: Physiological Processes Operate to Maintain the Body's Homeostasis
Core Principle One: Feedback Loops Are a Key Mechanism Used to Maintain Homeostasis
Core Principle Two: Structure and Function Are Related at All Levels of Organization
Core Principle Three: Gradients Drive Many Physiological Processes. Core Principle Four: Cell-Cell Communication Is Required to Coordinate Body FunctionsConcept Boost Putting Anatomical Terms Together
Concept Boost Debunking Some Common Misconceptions about Homeostasis
A & P in the Real World Abdominal Pain
A & P in the Real World Medical Imaging
A & P in the Real World Childbirth, Pitocin, and Positive Feedback Loops
2 The Chemistry of Life
2.1 Atoms and Elements
Atoms and Atomic Structure
Elements in the Periodic Table and the Human Body
Isotopes and Radioactivity
2.2 Matter Combined: Mixtures and Chemical Bonds
Mixtures
Chemical Bonds. Ions and Ionic BondsCovalent Bonds
2.3 Chemical Reactions
Chemical Notation
Energy and Chemical Reactions
Homeostasis and Types of Chemical Reactions
Reaction Rates and Enzymes
2.4 Inorganic Compounds: Water, Acids, Bases, and Salts
Water
Acids and Bases
Salts and Electrolytes
2.5 Organic Compounds: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleotides
Monomers and Polymers
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids
Concept Boost Determining the type of Bonds in a Molecule
Concept Boost Making Sense of the pH Scale
A & P in the Real World Nuclear Medicine. A & P in the Real World Enzyme DeficienciesA & P in the Real World the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Fatty Acids
3 The Cell
3.1 Introduction to Cells
Basic Processes of Cells
Overview of Cell Structure
Cell Size and Diversity
3.2 Structure of the Plasma Membrane
The Phospholipid Bilayer
The Fluid Mosaic Model of the Plasma Membrane
3.3 Transport across the Plasma Membrane
Passive Transport Processes
Active Transport via Membrane Proteins
Consequences of Ion Transport across the Plasma Membrane: Introduction to Electrophysiology
Active Transport via Vesicles.

✦ Subjects

Human physiology;Human anatomy;MEDICAL -- Physiology;SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Human Anatomy & Physiology