Human Anatomy

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 all learners-visual, kinesthetic, or auditory. MasteringA&P not included. Students, if MasteringA&P is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MasteringA&P should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. Also Available with MasteringA&P(R) This title is also available with MasteringA&P-an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MasteringA&P, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS Unit 1: Fundamental Principles of Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology Chapter 2: The Chemistry of Life Chapter 3: The Cell Chapter 4: Histology Unit 2: Body Coverings and Movement Chapter 5: The Integumentary System Chapter 6: Bones and Bone Tissue Chapter 7: The Skeletal System Chapter 8: Articulations Chapter 9: The Muscular System Chapter 10: Muscle Tissue & Physiology Unit 3: Integration, Control, and Maintenance of Homeostasis Chapter 11: Introduction to the Nervous System & Nervous Tissue Chapter 12: The Central Nervous System Chapter 13: The Peripheral Nervous System Chapter 14: The Autonomic Nervous System & Homeostasis Chapter 15: The Special Senses Chapter 16: The Endocrine System Unit 4: Transport and Immunity Chapter 17: The Cardiovascular System I: The Heart Chapter 18: The Cardiovascular System II: Blood Vessels Chapter 19: Blood Chapter 20: The Lymphatic System & Immunity Chapter 21: The Respiratory System Unit 5: Regulation of the Body's Intake and Output Chapter 22: The Digestive System Chapter 23: Metabolism & Nutrition Chapter 24: The Urinary System Chapter 25: Fluid, Electrolyte & Acid-Base Homeostasis Unit 6: Continuity of Life Chapter 26: The Reproductive System Chapter 27: Development & Heredity