Overview

Body Structures and Functions, Eleventh Edition continues to integrate diseases and disorders within each body system chapter to maximize learning. Easy-to-understand language and numerous illustrations make this book ideal for learners in an introductory anatomy and physiology course with little or no science background. Highlights and features that emphasize clinical applications help keep the material interesting. A review of Medical Terminology in each chapter helps fine tune medical language skills. Infection Control and Standard Precautions chapter emphasizes the importance of maintaining health and safety in the health care work environment.

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Author:   Elizabeth Fong ,  Ann Scott (Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   11th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 25.30cm
Weight:   0.953kg
ISBN:  

9781428304192

ISBN 10:   1428304193
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   01 June 2008
Audience:   Adult education ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface How to Study Using Body Structures & Functions How to Use Body Structures & Functions, Eleventh Edition StudyWARE (TM) Prologue Chapter 1: Introduction to the Structural Units Chapter 2: Chemistry of Living Things Chapter 3: Cells Chapter 4: Tissues and Membranes Chapter 5: Integumentary System Chapter 6: Skeletal System Chapter 7: Muscular System Chapter 8: Central Nervous System Chapter 9: Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System Chapter 10: Special Senses Chapter 11: Endocrine System Chapter 12: Blood Chapter 13: Heart Chapter 14: Circulation and Blood Vessels Chapter 15: Lymphatic System and Immunity Chapter 16: Infection Control and Standard Precautions Chapter 17: Respiratory System Chapter 18: Digestive System Chapter 19: Nutrition Chapter 20: Urinary/Excretory System Chapter 21: Reproductive System Chapter 22: Genetics and Genetically Linked Diseases Appendix A: Metric Conversion Tables Appendix B: The Scientific Method Glossary Index

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Preface How to Study Using Body Structures & Functions How to Use Body Structures & Functions, Eleventh Edition StudyWARE(TM) Prologue Chapter 1: Introduction to the Structural Units Chapter 2: Chemistry of Living Things Chapter 3: Cells Chapter 4: Tissues and Membranes Chapter 5: Integumentary System Chapter 6: Skeletal System Chapter 7: Muscular System Chapter 8: Central Nervous System Chapter 9: Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System Chapter 10: Special Senses Chapter 11: Endocrine System Chapter 12: Blood Chapter 13: Heart Chapter 14: Circulation and Blood Vessels Chapter 15: Lymphatic System and Immunity Chapter 16: Infection Control and Standard Precautions Chapter 17: Respiratory System Chapter 18: Digestive System Chapter 19: Nutrition Chapter 20: Urinary/Excretory System Chapter 21: Reproductive System Chapter 22: Genetics and Genetically Linked Diseases Appendix A: Metric Conversion Tables Appendix B: The Scientific Method Glossary Index

Author Information

Ann Senisi Scott was previously the Coordinator of the Health Occupations and Practical Nursing at Nassau Tech Board of Cooperative Education Services ,Westbury, New York. There she established a career ladder program from health care worker to practical nurse and taught Practical Nursing for twelve-years. Ann remains actively involved in the health care field.

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