Hundreds of practice problems to help you ace anatomy andphysiology
Are you flummoxed by phalanges, stymied by the scapula, orperplexed by pulmonary capillaries? Look no further. Topic by topicand problem to problem, Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers hundreds of practiceproblems, memorization tricks, and study tips to help you scorehigher in your anatomy and physiology course. With this handy guideyou’ll be identifying bones, muscles, and tissues like a pro in notime.
You can pick and choose the chapters and types of problems thatchallenge you the most, or you can work from cover to cover to geta complete review of the subject. With plenty of practice problemson everything from cells and tissues to skin and specific musclegroups, Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies, 2nd Edition includes everything you need to trulyunderstand the subject matter and score higher.
* Employ memorization strategies for maximum contentretention
* Review key anatomy and physiology concepts
* Get complete answer explanations for all questions
* Follow along with a resource that tracks to a typical anatomyand physiology course
From skeleton to skin, Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies, 2nd Edition is packed with practice anatomyand physiology problems that will have you mastering the subject inno time!
Table of Content
Introduction 1
Part I: The Building Blocks of the Body 5
Chapter 1: The Chemistry of Life 7
Chapter 2: The Cell: Life’s Basic Building Block 25
Chapter 3: Divide and Conquer: Cellular Mitosis 41
Chapter 4: The Study of Tissues: Histology 49
Part II: Weaving It Together: Bones, Muscles, and Skin 61
Chapter 5: A Scaffold to Build On: The Skeleton 63
Chapter 6: Getting in Gear: The Muscles 95
Chapter 7: It’s Skin Deep: The Integumentary System 119
Part III: Feed and Fuel: Supply and Transport 135
Chapter 8: Oxygenating the Machine: The Respiratory System 137
Chapter 9: Fueling the Functions: The Digestive System 153
Chapter 10: Spreading the Love: The Circulatory System 175
Chapter 11: Keeping Up Your Defenses: The Lymphatic System 195
Chapter 12: Filtering Out the Junk: The Urinary System 209
Part IV: Survival of the Species 219
Chapter 13: Why Ask Y? The Male Reproductive System 221
Chapter 14: Carrying Life: The Female Reproductive System 235
Part V: Mission Control: All Systems Go 253
Chapter 15: Feeling Jumpy: The Nervous System 255
Chapter 16: Raging Hormones: The Endocrine System 285
Part VI: The Part of Tens 301
Chapter 17: Ten Study Tips for Anatomy and Physiology Students 303
Chapter 18: Ten Fun Physiology Facts 307
Index 313
About the author
Janet Rae-Dupree covers innovation, science, andtechnology for a number of publications. Pat Du Pree hastaught anatomy/physiology, biology, medical terminology, andenvironmental science.
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