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Study Guide for The Human Body in Health & Disease

Reinforce your understanding of Patton’s The Human Body in Health & Disease, 8th Edition

Kevin T. Patton (Author), Frank B. Bell (Author), Terry Thompson (Author), Peggie L. Williamson (Author), Eric L Sun (Author)

9780323734158

Paperback / softback, published 11 May 2023

352 pages
27.6 x 21.6 x 2.3 cm, 0.66 kg

Reinforce your understanding of the concepts in Patton’s The Human Body in Health & Disease! Corresponding to the chapters in the text, this study guide reviews essential medical terminology, concepts, and processes related to anatomy and physiology, and explains how body systems function in health and disease. Each chapter begins with a quick synopsis of the key points in the textbook chapter. A variety of exercises make it easier to review and apply key concepts, and labeling of anatomy drawings helps in learning anatomical terms and structures.

  • Know your Medical Terms
    •  feature     helps familiarize you with the various word parts used in medical terminology and pairs nicely with the Language of Medicine word lists in the main text to reinforce medical terminology concepts that are key to understanding A&P.
  • Brief synopsis of core textbook concepts provides a comprehensive review of essential content.
  • Crossword Puzzles and Word Finds help you master new vocabulary terms.
  • Application Questions ask you to make judgments based on the information in the chapter.
  • Diagrams and labeling exercises help reinforce where the structures of the body are located.
  • Matching and fill-in-the-blank exercises aid in understanding chapter content.
  • Answers to exercises are provided in the back of the guide, along with references to the appropriate textbook page and the textbook objective, so that you can easily find where the material is presented.
  • Study tips in the Preface provide an overview of the most effective methods for learning and retaining information.

1 Introduction to the Body 2 Chemistry of Life 3 Cells 4 Tissues

5 Organ Systems 6 Mechanisms of Disease 7 Skin and Membranes 8 Skeletal System 9 Muscular System 10 Nervous System 11 Senses 12 Endocrine System 13 Blood 14 Heart and Heart Disease 15 Circulation of the Blood 16 Lymphatic System and Immunity 17 Respiratory System 18 Digestive System 19 Nutrition and Metabolism 20 Urinary System 21 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 22 Acid-Base Balance 23 Reproductive Systems 24 Growth and Development 25 Genetics and Genetic Diseases

Answers to Exercises

Subject Areas: Anatomy [MFC]
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