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Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Global Edition ,12th edition::9781292453583

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Published by Pearson (April 8, 2024) © 2024

Frederic H. Martini | Judi Nath | Edwin Bartholomew
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    ISBN-13: 9781292453583

    Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Global Edition ,12th edition

    Published 2024

    Language: English

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

    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
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