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Reinforce your understanding of the concepts in Patton's The Human Body in Health & Disease, 7th Edition! Corresponding to the chapters in the text, this study guide reviews essential medical terminology, concepts, and processes related to anatomy and physiology, and explains how our body systems function in health and disease. Each chapter begins with a quick synopsis of the key points in the textbook chapter. A variety of exercises make it easy to review and apply key concepts, and labeling of anatomy drawings helps you learn anatomical terms and structures. Know your Medical Terms feature helps you understand A&P by familiarizing you with the various word parts used in medical terminology, and reinforces the Language of Medicine word lists in The Human Body in Health & Disease. A comprehensive review ensures that you understand the textbook's core concepts and essential content. Application questions promote critical thinking, asking you to apply textbook information to the real world. Diagrams, labeling exercises, and coloring exercises reinforce your understanding of the location of body structures. Matching and fill-in-the-blank exercises aid in understanding anatomy and physiology concepts. Crossword puzzles and word finds help you master new vocabulary terms. Study tips in the preface offer insight into the most effective methods for learning and retaining information. Answers to exercises are located at the end of the study guide, along with convenient textbook-page references. UPDATED content and activities correspond with changes to Patton's The Human Body in Health & Disease, 7th Edition text. NEW! Five new questions are added to each chapter. NEW! Illustrations are revised to reflect changes in the main text.

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Author:   Kevin T. Patton, PhD, Dr. ,  Linda Swisher ,  Gary A. Thibodeau, PhD, Dr.
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   7th Revised edition
Weight:   0.660kg
ISBN:  

9780323402941

ISBN 10:   0323402941
Pages:   344
Publication Date:   31 January 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780323734158
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Body 2. Chemistry of Life 3. Cells 4. Tissues 5. Organ Systems 6. Mechanisms of Disease 7. Skin and Membranes 8. Skeletal System 9. Muscular System 10. Nervous System 11. Senses 12. Endocrine System 13. Blood 14. Heart and Heart Disease 15. Circulation of the Blood 16. Lymphatic System and Immunity 17. Respiratory System 18. Digestive System 19. Nutrition and Metabolism 20. Urinary System 21. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 22. Acid-Base Balance 23. Reproductive Systems 24. Growth and Development 25. Genetics and Genetic Diseases Answers to Exercises

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