Understanding Anatomy & Physiology
A Visual, Auditory, Interactive Approach

Gale Sloan Thompson (Author)

9781719647625

Paperback / softback, published 15 October 2024

576 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm, 1.308 kg

“I finally understand A&P! I can’t say enough good things about this book. I was struggling to understand my assigned A&P book and I got this book as a supplement. What a difference!” - Bobby T., Online Reviewer

“The integration of graphics and text is very engaging for learners. Thompson silences the academic distractions found in traditional A&P textbooks and emphasizes all the ‘take away points’ in a concise and informative manner. The task of learning A&P is now less threatening.” - Jason Johnson, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology

“My students absolutely love the Thompson A&P book. It is concise and makes learning the material seem less daunting. It really hits all learning styles with pictures, videos, text, and workbook. I have seen a significant increase in student success since we implemented this book!” - Shayna Turner, RN, MS, Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing

Seeing. Hearing. Doing. This new approach to A&P meets the needs of today’s students and today’s instructors with a complete package that provides all of the tools and resources needed to ensure success. The text follows a traditional organization but builds it around an innovative framework that works for all students and learning styles. Unique, feature-rich, full-color, two-page spreads break complex concepts into easy-to-grasp sections. The Study Guide and variety of online resources build and reinforce understanding concept by concept, chapter by chapter.
 
Tackle a tough subject in bite-sized pieces. A seemingly huge volume of information is organized into manageable sections to make complex concepts easy to understand and remember. Each unique page spread provides an entire unit of understanding, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-grasp sections for today’s learner. Full-color illustrations, figures, sidebars, helpful hints, and easy-to-read descriptions make information crystal clear.

• I. Foundation of the Body
• 1. Orientation to the Human Body
• 2. Chemistry of Life
• 3. Cells
• 4. Human Microbiome
• II. Covering, Support, and Movement of the Body
• 5. Tissues
• 6. Integumentary System
• 7. Bones &
  Bone Tissue
• 8. Skeleton System
• 9. Joints
• 10. Muscular System
• III. Regulation and Integration of the Body
• 11. Nervous System
• 12. Sense Organs
• 13. Endocrine System
• IV. Maintenance of the Body
• 14. Blood
• 15. Heart
• 16. Vascular System
• 17. Lymphatic &
  Immune systems
• 18. Respiratory System
• 19. Urinary System
• 20. Fluid, Electrolyte, &
  Acid-Base balance
• 21. Digestive System
• 22. Nutrition &
  Metabolism
• V. Continuity
• 23. Reproductive Systems
• 24. Pregnancy and Human Development
• 25. Heredity
• Appendix: Answers to Test Your Knowledge Questions