The Human Body in Health and Illness

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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Beskrivning

Colorful cartoons, engaging learning aids, and an easy-to-read approach make it enjoyable to learn A&P! Herlihy’s The Human Body in Health and Illness, 8th Edition introduces you to the anatomy and physiology concepts needed for effective clinical practice. Organized by body systems, this text simplifies the often-intimidating subject of A&P with clear, step-by-step explanations, hundreds of full-color drawings, fascinating anecdotes, relevant clinical examples, and vivid online animations. It illustrates how each organ system is designed to function - and what happens when a system fails.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-10-08
Mått:216 x 276 x 25 mm
Vikt:1 270 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:584
Upplaga:8
Förlag:Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN:9780443124440

Utforska kategorier

Omvårdnad inom Medicin
Anatomi inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Professor Barbara Herlihy works in the School of Nursing and Health Professions at University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction to the Human Body2. Basic Chemistry3. Cells4. Cell Metabolism5. Microbiology Basics6. Tissues and Membranes7. Integumentary System and Body Temperature8. Skeletal System9. Muscular System10. Nervous System: Nervous Tissue and Brain11. Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves12. Autonomic Nervous System13. Sensory System14. Endocrine System15. Blood16. Anatomy of the Heart17. Function of the Heart18. Anatomy of the Blood Vessels and Special Circulations19. Functions of the Blood Vessels20. Lymphatic System21. Immune System22. Respiratory System23. Digestive System24. Urinary System25. Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance26. Reproductive Systems27. Human Development and Heredity