Overview
Written and designed specifically for allied health students, BODY STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS UPDATED, 13th edition, equips you to the basics required for the study of the human body and how it functions. It provides a clear introduction to life functions, medical terminology and phonetic pronunciations as well as a thorough review of human development and body processes. Diseases and disorders are integrated within each body system chapter to link physiology with anatomy. A media link feature connects you to 3-D anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology animations that bring chapter concepts to life, while detailed Career Profiles give you an inside look at the many health care professions available today. In addition, hands-on activities and case studies emphasize clinical applications, giving you a realistic view of situations you will face on the job. This edition is aligned with Precision Exams' Health Science Career Cluster.
Full Product Details
Author: Ann Scott (Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa) ,
Elizabeth Fong
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint: Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition: 13th edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.30cm
, Height: 27.40cm
, Length: 2.50cm
Weight: 1.110kg
ISBN: 9781337907545
ISBN 10: 1337907545
Pages: 544
Publication Date: 30 January 2018
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
I really like the setup of this book. The key terms, lab activities, numerous tables in each chapter, medical links, career profiles, medical highlights, medical terminology linked with each system, and effect of aging all bring each chapter together perfectly and makes this book a great asset to the medical students just beginning their careers.
I really like the setup of this book. The key terms, lab activities, numerous tables in each chapter, medical links, career profiles, medical highlights, medical terminology linked with each system, and effect of aging all bring each chapter together perfectly and makes this book a great asset to the medical students just beginning their careers.
Author Information
Ann Senisi Scott previously served as the Coordinator of Leadership Programs at Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She also was the Coordinator of Health Occupations and Practical Nursing at Nassau Tech Board of Cooperative Education Services, Westbury, New York, where she was responsible for several health career programs offered at Nassau BOCES, including Practical Nursing, Nurse Assistance, Medical Assistant, Medical Lab Technician, Dental Assistant and Dental Lab. In addition, she worked to establish a career ladder program from health care worker to practical nurse. Before becoming the administrator of these programs, she taught Practical Nursing for more than 12 years.
