Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 13th Edition

by Gerard J. Tortora (Bergen Community College); Bryan H. Derrickson (Valencia Community College)

Edition: 13th

ISBN13: 9780470565100

ISBN10: 0470565101

Format: Hardcover

Pub. Date: 2011-01-01

Publisher(s): Wiley

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Basic February 14, 2015
by heidi CONNER

"The Principles of Anatomy and Physiology forms the basis for study of anyone interested in the physical or biological sciences; i.e., pre-med, biology, or any of the allied health services fields such as nursing or physical therapy. This text covers all the bases of human anatomy -- the organ systems from the cellular to the histological to the functional level -- then ties them all together to explain the biological functioning of human beings. It is definitely not an easy read. Some of the mechanisms of different body functions are very complex especially at the cell level. For example, the chapter on the circulatory system describes in detail the uptake of oxygen on a molecular level by the red blood cells for use throughout the body. If you are a serious student this book is a necessity."

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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology March 30, 2011
by George

In this textbook the authors maintained a superb balance between structure and function and continue to emphasize the correlations between normal physiology and path physiology, normal anatomy and pathology, and homeostasis and homeostatic imbalances.

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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 13th Edition: 4 out of 5 stars based on 2 user reviews.

Summary

The thirteenth edition of the phenomenally successful Principles of Anatomy and Physiology continues to set the standard for the discipline. The authors have maintained a superb balance between structure and function and continue to emphasize the correlations between normal physiology and pathophysiology, normal anatomy and pathology, and homeostasis and homeostatic imbalances.

The acclaimed illustration program has been extensively revised. The thirteenth edition is fully integrated with a host of innovative electronic media. No other text and package offers a teaching and learning environment as rich and complete.

Illustrations in every chapter have been revised and updated providing greater clarity and more saturated colors. In particular illustrations of blood vessels, bones, and muscles have been extensively revised. Most tissue photomicrographs have been replaced with exceptionally clear photomicrographs with high magnification blowouts.

Organization of the Human Body
An Introduction to the Human Body
The Chemical Level of Organization
The Cellular Level of Organization
The Tissue Level of Organization
The Integumentary System
Principles of Support and Movement
The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue
The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton
The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton
Joints
Muscle Tissue
The Muscular System
Control Systems of the Human Body
Nervous Tissue
The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
The Brain and Cranial Nerves
The Autonomic Nervous System
Sensory, Motor and Integrative Systems
The Special Senses
The Endocrine System
Maintenance of the Human Body
The Cardiovascular System: The Blood
The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics
The Lymphatic System, Nonspecific Resistance to Disease, and Immunity
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
Metabolism
The Urinary System
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis
Continuity
The Reproductive Systems
Development and Inheritance
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