Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology 2nd Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0072965544

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Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology 2nd Edition by Kenneth S. Saladin, ISBN-13: 978-0072965544

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784 pages

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 2 edition (February 6, 2017)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0072965541

ISBN-13: 978-0072965544

Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology is a text that blends up-to-date science, stimulating writing, high-quality art, and cutting-edge educational technology to provide the most effective teaching and learning program available in the one-semester anatomy and physiology courses.

The distinctive pedagogy of the text revolves around the theme of “Elevate Learning”. From “Base Camp” to “Assess Your Learning Outcomes”, the student experiences a clear sense of the path ahead, a convenient means of charting progress, and a satisfying sense of accomplishment at the end.

About the Author

Kenneth S. Saladin is Professor of Biology at Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, Georgia, where he has taught since 1977. Ken teaches human anatomy and physiology, introductory medical physiology, histology, animal behavior, and natural history of the Galápagos Islands. He has also previously taught introductory biology, general zoology, sociobiology, parasitology, and biomedical etymology. Ken is a member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society, American Association of Anatomists, American Physiological Society, Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, and American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is the author of the best-selling textbooks Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function and Human Anatomy. Ken and his wife Diane have two adult children.

Table of contents:

Cover……Page 1

Title……Page 2

Copyright……Page 3

Brief Contents……Page 4

About the Authors……Page 5

Table of Contents……Page 6

Taking Anatomy & Physiology to New Heights……Page 11

Making Anatomy & Physiology Intriguing and Inspiring……Page 13

Acknowledgments……Page 22

Chapter 1 The Study of Anatomy and Physiology……Page 24

1.1 Anatomy—The Structural Basis of Human Function……Page 25

1.2 Physiology—Dynamic Processes in the Living Body……Page 31

Perspectives on Health……Page 32

1.3 The Human Body Plan……Page 36

1.4 The Language of Medicine……Page 47

Career Spotlight: Radiologic Technologist……Page 50

Study Guide……Page 51

Chapter 2 Life, Matter, and Energy……Page 54

2.1 Atoms, Ions, and Molecules……Page 55

2.2 Water, Acids, and Bases……Page 61

2.3 Organic Compounds……Page 64

Perspectives on Health……Page 75

2.4 Energy and Chemical Reactions……Page 77

Career Spotlight: Medical Technologist……Page 80

Study Guide……Page 81

Chapter 3 The Cellular Level of Organization……Page 84

3.1 The General Structure of Cells……Page 85

3.2 The Cell Surface……Page 87

3.3 The Cell Interior……Page 99

3.4 The Life Cycle of Cells……Page 108

Perspectives on Health……Page 113

Career Spotlight: Cytotechnologist……Page 114

Study Guide……Page 115

Chapter 4 Histology—The Tissue Level of Organization……Page 118

4.1 The Study of Tissues……Page 119

4.2 Epithelial Tissue……Page 122

4.3 Connective Tissue……Page 129

4.4 Nervous and Muscular Tissues—The Excitable Tissues……Page 137

Perspectives on Health……Page 140

4.5 Glands and Membranes……Page 141

4.6 Tissue Growth, Development, Repair, and Death……Page 144

Career Spotlight: Histotechnician……Page 146

Study Guide……Page 147

Chapter 5 The Integumentary System……Page 150

5.1 The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue……Page 151

Perspectives on Health……Page 157

5.2 Accessory Organs……Page 159

Career Spotlight: Dermatology Nurse……Page 164

Connective Issues……Page 165

Study Guide……Page 166

Chapter 6 The Skeletal System……Page 169

6.1 Skeletal Structure and Function……Page 170

6.2 Bone Development and Metabolism……Page 176

Perspectives on Health……Page 180

6.3 The Axial Skeleton……Page 181

6.4 The Appendicular Skeleton……Page 198

6.5 Joints……Page 207

Career Spotlight: Orthopedic Nurse……Page 219

Connective Issues……Page 220

Study Guide……Page 221

Chapter 7 The Muscular System……Page 224

7.1 Muscular Tissue and Cells……Page 225

7.2 Physiology of Skeletal Muscle……Page 233

7.3 Cardiac and Smooth Muscle……Page 242

7.4 Anatomy of the Muscular System……Page 245

Perspectives on Health……Page 247

Career Spotlight: Massage Therapist……Page 270

Connective Issues……Page 271

Study Guide……Page 272

Chapter 8 The Nervous System I: Nerve Cells, the Spinal Cord, and Reflexes……Page 275

8.1 Cells and Tissues of the Nervous System……Page 276

8.2 The Physiology of Neurons……Page 284

Perspectives on Health……Page 292

8.3 The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Reflexes……Page 293

Career Spotlight: Occupational Therapist……Page 304

Study Guide……Page 305

Chapter 9 The Nervous System II: The Brain, Cranial Nerves, and Autonomic Nervous System……Page 308

9.1 Overview of the Brain……Page 309

9.2 Principal Divisions of the Brain……Page 316

9.3 Multiregional Brain Functions……Page 323

9.4 The Cranial Nerves……Page 330

9.5 The Autonomic Nervous System……Page 332

Perspectives on Health……Page 340

Aging of the Nervous System……Page 341

Career Spotlight: Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist……Page 342

Connective Issues……Page 343

Study Guide……Page 344

Chapter 10 The Sense Organs……Page 347

10.1 Receptors and Sensations……Page 348

10.2 The General Senses……Page 351

10.3 The Chemical Senses—Taste and Smell……Page 354

10.4 The Ear—Equilibrium and Hearing……Page 358

10.5 The Eye and Vision……Page 367

Perspectives on Health……Page 378

Career Spotlight: Optician……Page 379

Study Guide……Page 380

Chapter 11 The Endocrine System……Page 383

11.1 Overview of the Endocrine System……Page 384

11.2 Endocrine Physiology……Page 387

11.3 The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland……Page 390

11.4 Other Endocrine Glands and Tissues……Page 396

Perspectives on Health……Page 404

11.5 Stress Physiology……Page 405

Career Spotlight: Diabetes Educator……Page 406

Connective Issues……Page 407

Study Guide……Page 408

Chapter 12 The Circulatory System I: Blood……Page 411

12.1 Introduction……Page 412

12.2 Erythrocytes……Page 416

12.3 Leukocytes……Page 422

Perspectives on Health……Page 426

12.4 Platelets……Page 428

Career Spotlight: Phlebotomist……Page 432

Connective Issues……Page 433

Study Guide……Page 434

Chapter 13 The Circulatory System II: The Heart and Blood Vessels……Page 437

13.1 Overview of the Cardiovascular System……Page 438

13.2 Gross Anatomy of the Heart……Page 441

Perspectives on Health……Page 447

13.3 Physiology of the Heart……Page 448

13.4 General Anatomy of Blood Vessels……Page 456

13.5 Physiology of Circulation……Page 461

13.6 Circulatory Routes and Blood Vessels……Page 467

Aging of the Circulatory System……Page 483

Career Spotlight: Electrocardiographic Technician……Page 484

Connective Issues……Page 485

Study Guide……Page 486

Chapter 14 The Lymphatic System and Immunity……Page 489

14.1 The Lymphatic System……Page 490

14.2 Innate Immunity……Page 499

14.3 Features of Adaptive Immunity……Page 505

14.4 Cellular and Humoral Immunity……Page 510

Perspectives on Health……Page 516

Career Spotlight: Public Health Nurse……Page 517

Connective Issues……Page 518

Study Guide……Page 519

Chapter 15 The Respiratory System……Page 522

15.1 Functions and Anatomy of the Respiratory System……Page 523

15.2 Pulmonary Ventilation……Page 533

Perspectives on Health……Page 538

15.3 Gas Exchange and Transport……Page 539

Career Spotlight: Respiratory Therapist……Page 543

Connective Issues……Page 544

Study Guide……Page 545

Chapter 16 The Urinary System……Page 548

16.1 Functions of the Urinary System……Page 549

16.2 Anatomy of the Kidney……Page 551

16.3 Glomerular Filtration……Page 557

16.4 Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion……Page 562

16.5 Water Conservation……Page 564

Perspectives on Health……Page 566

16.6 Urine Storage and Elimination……Page 567

16.7 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance……Page 571

Career Spotlight: Dialysis Technician……Page 576

Connective Issues……Page 577

Study Guide……Page 578

Chapter 17 The Digestive System……Page 581

17.1 Overview of the Digestive System……Page 582

17.2 The Mouth Through Esophagus……Page 586

17.3 The Stomach……Page 590

17.4 The Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas……Page 597

17.5 The Small Intestine……Page 602

17.6 Chemical Digestion and Absorption……Page 606

17.7 The Large Intestine……Page 610

Career Spotlight: Dental Hygienist……Page 614

Connective Issues……Page 615

Study Guide……Page 616

Chapter 18 Nutrition and Metabolism……Page 619

18.1 Nutrition……Page 620

Perspectives on Health……Page 628

18.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism……Page 629

18.3 Lipid and Protein Metabolism……Page 633

18.4 Metabolic States and Metabolic Rate……Page 637

18.5 Energy Balance and Appetite Regulation……Page 640

18.6 Body Heat and Thermoregulation……Page 643

Career Spotlight: Dietitian……Page 647

Study Guide……Page 648

Chapter 19 The Reproductive System……Page 651

19.1 Essentials of Sexual Reproduction……Page 652

19.2 The Male Reproductive System……Page 653

19.3 The Female Reproductive System……Page 661

19.4 The Production and Union of Sex Cells……Page 669

Perspectives on Health……Page 683

19.5 Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Lactation……Page 684

Career Spotlight: Midwife……Page 690

Connective Issues……Page 691

Study Guide……Page 692

Chapter 20 Human Development and Aging……Page 695

20.1 Fertilization and Preembryonic Development……Page 696

20.2 The Embryonic and Fetal Stages……Page 703

Perspectives on Health……Page 713

20.3 The Neonate……Page 714

20.4 Aging, Senescence, and Death……Page 719

Career Spotlight: Genetic Counselor……Page 723

Study Guide……Page 724

Appendix A: Answer Keys……Page 727

Appendix B: Health Science Careers……Page 734

Appendix C: Symbols, Weights, and Measures……Page 737

Appendix D: Biomedical Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes……Page 739

Appendix E: Periodic Table of the Elements……Page 743

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