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Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th edition

  • Frederic H Martini
  • , Judi L. Nath
  • , Edwin F. Bartholomew

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Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology is designed to help you succeed in the challenging A&P course with an easy-to-understand narrative, precise visuals and steadfast accuracy. The authors incorporate research that explores how learners use and process visual information, guiding you through complex figures as you deconstruct and better understand complicated processes.

The 12th Edition delivers thoroughly updated content and enhanced art and figures to provide the most recent research and to support learning. An extensive diversity, equity and inclusion review ensures the content aligns with current standards related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and reflects all learners' lived experiences. Updates include improved sensitivity of the language throughout and discussions of gender and reproduction in the genetics and human development chapters.

Published by Pearson (June 7th 2023) - Copyright © 2024

ISBN-13: 9780137854011

Subject: Anatomy & Physiology

Category: A&P Two Semester

UNIT 1: LEVELS OF ORGANIZATION

  1. 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
  2. The Chemical Level of Organization
  3. The Cellular Level of Organization
  4. The Tissue Level of Organization

UNIT 2: SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT

  1. The Integumentary System
  2. Bones and Bone Structure
  3. The Axial Skeleton
  4. The Appendicular Skeleton
  5. Joints
  6. Muscle Tissue
  7. The Muscular System

UNIT 3: CONTROL AND REGULATION

  1. Nervous Tissue
  2. The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves and Spinal Reflexes
  3. The Brain and Cranial Nerves
  4. Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System
  5. The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher Order Functions
  6. The Special Senses
  7. The Endocrine System

UNIT 4: FLUIDS AND TRANSPORT

  1. Blood
  2. The Heart
  3. Blood Vessels and Circulation
  4. The Lymphatic System and Immunity

UNIT 5: ENVIRONMENTAL EXCHANGE

  1. The Respiratory System
  2. The Digestive System
  3. Metabolism, Nutrition and Energetics
  4. The Urinary System
  5. Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance

UNIT 6: CONTINUITY OF LIFE

  1. The Reproductive System
  2. Development and Inheritance

APPENDICES

  • A. Normal Physiological Values
  • B. Gas Pressure Measurements
  • C. Turnover Times for Selected Cells
  • D. Codon Chart
  • E. The Periodic Table
  • F. Common Abbreviations Used in Science
  • G. Word Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes, And Combining Forms