Anatomy & Physiology Made Incredibly Easy!
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Don’t stress over anatomy and physiology—mastering basic terms and concepts is a breeze with Anatomy and Physiology Made Incredibly Easy, 6th Edition. This clever, colorful, clearly written guide makes fundamental anatomy and physiology structures and functions approachable while delivering fun, friendly guidance to help you ensure success throughout your nursing career
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- Wolters Kluwer Health
- 9781975222215
- 9781975209261
- ePub
- 6
- Laura Willis
- English
- 2023-11-03
- 10
- 2
- 2
Kaflar
- Cover
- HalfTitle
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Series Foreword
- Contents
- 1 The human body
- Anatomic terms
- Directional terms
- Reference planes
- Body cavities
- Body regions
- A look at the cell
- The greatest regeneration
- Cell structure
- DNA and RNA
- Cell reproduction
- DNA does its thing
- Mitosis
- Meiosis
- Cellular energy generation
- Cellular power
- Movement within cells
- A look at human tissue
- Epithelial tissue
- Connective tissue
- Muscle tissue
- Nervous tissue
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Select References
- 2 Genetics
- A look at genetics
- Family inheritance
- Chromosomes
- Genes
- Trait predominance
- Sex-linked inheritance
- Genetic defects
- Permanent change in plans
- Autosomal disorders
- Sex-linked disorders
- Multifactorial disorders
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Select References
- 3 Chemical organization
- A look at body chemistry
- Comes down to chemistry
- Principles of chemistry
- What’s the matter?
- Energetic types
- Chemical composition
- Atomic structure
- Subatomic particles
- Chemical bonds
- Chemical reactions
- Inorganic and organic compounds
- Inorganic compounds
- Organic compounds
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Select References
- 4 Integumentary system
- A look at the integumentary system
- Not just another pretty face
- Protection
- Sensory perception
- Body temperature regulation
- Excretion
- Vitamin D synthesis
- Skin layers
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Epidermal appendages
- Hair
- Nails
- Sebaceous glands
- Sweat glands
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Select References
- 5 Musculoskeletal system
- A look at the musculoskeletal system
- How the body moves
- Using the force
- Muscles
- The attached type
- Muscle functions
- Muscle structure
- Muscle attachment
- Muscle growth
- Muscle movements
- Muscles of the axial skeleton
- Muscles of the appendicular skeleton
- Tendons and ligaments
- Bones
- Access the axis
- Appendages to the axis
- Bone functions
- Blood supply
- Bone formation
- Bone remodeling
- Cartilage
- Common connector
- The strong, rigid type
- Staying flexible
- Joints
- Joint classification
- Joint subdivisions
- Bursae
- Stress reducers
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Select References
- 6 Neurosensory system
- A look at the neurosensory system
- Neuron: The basic unit
- Neuroglia
- Central nervous system
- Brain
- Oxygenating the brain
- Spinal cord
- Sensory pathways
- Motor pathways
- Reflex responses
- Protective structures
- Peripheral nervous system
- Cranial nerves
- Spinal nerves
- Autonomic nervous system
- Special sense organs
- Eye
- Ear
- Nose and mouth
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Select References
- 7 Endocrine system
- A look at the endocrine system
- Glands
- The pituitary gland
- Thyroid gland
- Parathyroid glands
- Adrenal glands
- Pancreas
- Thymus
- Pineal gland
- Gonads
- Hormones
- Polypeptides
- Steroids
- Amines
- Hormone release and transport
- Hormonal action
- Hormonal regulation
- Signaling secretory cells
- Mechanisms that control hormone release
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Vision quest
- Select References
- 8 Cardiovascular system
- A look at the cardiovascular system
- Doing double duty
- Where the heart lies
- Heart structure
- Pericardium
- The wall
- The chambers
- The valves
- Conduction system
- Setting the pace
- Feeling impulsive
- Cardiac cycle
- Cardiac output
- Blood flow
- Blood vessels
- Circulation
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Select References
- 9 Hematologic system
- A look at the hematologic system
- Living up to their potential
- Blood components
- Blood cell overview
- White blood cells
- Platelets
- Blood clotting
- Stop the bleeding!
- A more long-term solution
- Come together
- Coagulation factors
- Blood groups
- ABO groups
- Rh typing
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Select References
- 10 Immune system
- A look at the immune system
- Lymphoid rules
- Blood relatives
- Central lymphoid organs and tissues
- Peripheral lymphoid organs and tissues
- Accessory lymphoid organs and tissues
- Immune system function
- Strategic moves
- Protective surface phenomena
- General host defenses
- Specific immune responses
- Immune system malfunction
- Hypersensitivity disorders
- Autoimmune disorders
- Immunodeficiency
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Select References
- 11 Respiratory system
- A look at the respiratory system
- Upper respiratory tract
- Nostrils and nasal passages
- Sinuses and nasopharynx
- Oropharynx and laryngopharynx
- Larynx
- Lower respiratory tract
- Trachea
- Bronchi
- Lungs
- Thoracic cavity
- Mediastinum
- Thoracic cage
- Inspiration and expiration
- It’s perfectly normal!
- Forced inspiration and active expiration
- Internal and external respiration
- Acid–base balance
- Respiratory responses
- Imbalance woes
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Select References
- 12 Gastrointestinal system
- A look at the GI system
- Alimentary canal
- Mouth
- Pharynx
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Large intestine
- GI tract wall structures
- GI tract innervation
- Accessory GI organs
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
- Digestion and elimination
- Long day’s journey into the stomach
- Cephalic phase of digestion
- Gastric phase of digestion
- Intestinal phase of digestion
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Matchmaker
- Select References
- 13 Nutrition and metabolism
- Nutrition
- Needed for nutrition
- Needed for metabolism
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Vitamins and minerals
- Digestion and absorption
- Carbohydrate digestion and absorption
- Protein digestion and absorption
- Lipid digestion and absorption
- Carbohydrate metabolism
- Glucose to energy
- Regulation of blood glucose levels
- Protein metabolism
- Amino acid conversion
- Amino acid synthesis
- Lipid metabolism
- Ketone body formation
- Lipid formation
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Select References
- 14 Urinary system
- Structures of the urinary system
- Kidneys
- Ureters
- Urinary bladder
- Urethra
- Urine formation
- Kidneys in charge
- Controlling the flow
- Hormones and the urinary system
- Antidiuretic hormone
- Renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system
- Erythropoietin
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Select References
- 15 Fluids, electrolytes, acids, and bases
- Fluid balance
- The four fluids
- Fluid forms and movement
- Fluid movement within the cells
- Electrolyte balance
- All charged up
- Acid–base balance
- An acid remark
- A base reply
- Keep those ions coming
- Balancing buffers
- Buffer systems
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Select References
- 16 Reproductive system
- A look at the reproductive systems
- Male reproductive system
- Extra work
- Penis
- Scrotum
- Testes
- Duct system
- Accessory reproductive glands
- Spermatogenesis
- Male hormonal control and sexual development
- The captain of the team
- Other key players
- Time to grow
- Reaching the plateau
- Female reproductive system
- External genitalia
- Internal genitalia
- Hormones, menses, and oogenesis
- Big changes
- Supply exhausted
- Menopause
- Mammary glands
- Lobes, ducts, and drainage
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Select References
- 17 Reproduction and lactation
- Fertilization
- One in a million
- Timing is everything
- Help along the way
- A zygote is “born”
- Pregnancy
- Making predictions
- Stages of fetal development
- Structural changes in the ovaries and uterus
- Labor and the postpartum period
- Onset of labor
- Stages of labor
- Postpartum period
- Lactation
- Hormonal initiation of lactation
- Breastfeeding and the menstrual cycle
- Quick quiz
- Scoring
- Vision quest
- Select References
- Appendices
- Practice makes perfect
- Glossary
- Study cards
- Index