McGraw-Hill Education Europe

Description

Designed for the one-semester course, Seeley/Stephens/Tate's Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology is written to allow instructors the ability to accomplish one overall goal: to teach the basics of A&P while fostering the skill of problem solving. Through learning how to solve problems and think critically, students learn A&P based on two themes: the relationship between structure and function, and homeostasis

Key Features

Updated Art- In addition to art updates based on new data, and new scanning electron micrograph's, all of the homeostasis art pieces will be improved to better explain flow patterns and be easier to comprehend.

"Case in Point" Readings- Certain manifestations or symptoms are described to the reader based on the material in the text that they have just read. This is then followed by a physiological and/or anatomical explanation. These sections reinforce and present immediate real-life applications to what the student is reading, thereby increasing comprehension. In some instances they will build on the Clinical Aside boxes and Predict Questions (current features of the text) to offer an even more thorough example of the topic(s) being discussed in the surrounding textual material.

Process figures. These self-contained art pieces break down physiological processes into a series of smaller steps, allowing students to track the key occurrences and learn them as they navigate through the figure.

Homeostasis figures. These specialized flowcharts provide a summary of homeostatic mechanisms by outlining the functions of a system and the means by which that system regulates a parameter within a narrow range of values.

System Pathology boxes. These boxes, found in each system chapter, represent a modified case study. Their goal is to show how each body system is influenced by the condition described in the case study. A System Interactions table explains how the pathology described impacts each body system, and a Predict question is included to stimulate application of the concepts utilized in the case.

Thorough Revision based on Reviewer Input- Every chapter will be revised to include new material, examples, and data based on the latest research available.

New Design Updates- Fresh modern openings to every chapter, and newly designed tables and interior colors will give the sixth edition an updated, approachable feel.

Table of Contents

1 Human Organism
2 Chemical Basis of Life
3 Cell Structures and Their Functions
4 Tissues, Glands, and Membranes
5 Integumentary System
6 Skeletal System: Bones and Joints
7 Muscular System
8 Nervous System
9 Senses
10 Endocrine System
11 Blood
12 Heart
13 Blood Vessels and Circulation
14 Lymphatic System and Immunity
15 Respiratory System
16 Digestive System
17 Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation
18 Urinary System and Fluid Balance
19 Reproductive System
20 Development, Heredity, and Aging
Appendixes
A Table of Measurements
B Some Reference Laboratory Values
C Solution Concentrations
D Answers to Critical Thinking Questions