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Anatomy and Physiology

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ISBN-10: 0073293687

ISBN-13: 9780073293684

Edition: 8th 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Rodney R. Seeley, Trent D. Stephens, Philip Tate, Shylaja R. Akkaraju

List price: $190.31
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Anatomy and Physiologyis designed to help students develop a solid, basic understanding of anatomy and physiology without an encyclopedic presentation of detail. Great care has been taken to select important concepts and to perfectly describe the anatomy of cells, organs, and organ systems. The plan that has been followed for eight editions of this text is to combine clear and accurate descriptions of anatomy with precise explanations of how structures function and examples of how they work together to maintain life. To emphasize the concepts of anatomy and physiology, the authors provide explanations of how the systems respond to aging, changes in physical activity, and disease, with a…    
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Book details

List price: $190.31
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1116
Size: 9.00" wide x 10.75" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 6.930

Dr. Trent Stephens holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Zoology from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. in anatomy from the University of Pennsylvania. Trent teaches human anatomy, neuroanatomy, and embryology. His skill as a biological illustrator has greatly influenced every illustration in his texts.

Dr. Philip Tate earned B.S. degrees in both mathematics and zoology and an M.S. in ecology from San Diego State University. He earned his doctorate in biological education from Idaho State University. Phil has taught anatomy and physiology to all levels of students: nursing and allied health, physical education, and biology majors.

The Human Organism
The Chemical Basis of Life
Cell Biology and Genetics
Histology: The Study of Tissues
Support and Movement
Integumentary System
Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue
Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy
Articulations and Movement
Muscular System: Histology and Physiology
Muscular System: Gross Anatomy
Integration and Control Systems
Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue
Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
Brain and Cranial Nerves
Integration of Nervous System Functions
The Special Senses
Autonomic Nervous System
Functional Organization of the Endocrine System
Endocrine Glands
Regulations and Maintenance
Cardiovascular System: Blood
Cardiovascular System: The Heart
Cardiovascular System: Peripheral Circulation and Regulation
Lymphatic System and Immunity
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation
Urinary System
Water, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance
Reproduction and Development
Reproductive System
Development, Growth, and Aging
Table of Measurements
Scientific Notation
Solution Concentrations
pH
Reference Laboratory Values
Answers to Review and Comprehension Questions
Answers to Critical Thinking Questions
Answers to Predict Questions