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Anatomy & physiology for health professions : an interactive journey / Bruce J. Colbert, Jeff Ankney, Karen T. Lee.

Colbert, Bruce J. (Author). Ankney, Jeff, (author.). Lee, Karen T., (author.).

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"Anatomy and physiology for Health Professions: An Interactive Journey is a hands-on, visually rich study companion guiding allied health and nursing students through human body systems and clinical applications. With a conversational tone, relatable analogies, and light humor, the authors provide an enjoyable read reinforcing lasting connections" - Amazon.com

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ISBN: 9780134876818
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Edition: Fourth edition.
Publisher: Hoboken, New Jersey : Pearson Education, [2020]

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Introduction to anatomy and physiology -- The human body -- Biochemistry -- The cells -- Tissues and systems -- The skeletal system -- The muscular system -- The integumentary system -- The nervous system (part I) -- The nervous system (part II) -- The senses -- The endocrine system -- The cardiovascular system -- The respiratory system -- The lymphatic and immune systems -- The gastrointestinal system -- The urinary system -- The reproductive system -- The journey's end.

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Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions : An Interactive Journey

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Section	Section Description	Page Number
	Special In-Text Features Directory Listing	p. xiii
	About the Authors	p. xvii
	Contributing Authors	p. xix
	Preface	p. xxi
	Acknowledgments	p. xxiii
	Reviewers	p. xxv
Chapter 1	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology	p. 1
	What is Anatomy and Physiology?	p. 2
	Anatomy	p. 2
	Physiology	p. 2
	Putting It All Together	p. 2
	The Language	p. 3
	Medical Terminology	p. 3
	Abbreviations	p. 6
	The Metric System	p. 7
	The Language of Disease	p. 8
	Signs and Symptoms of Disease	p. 9
	Anatomy and Physiology Concepts You Will Encounter on Your Journey	p. 11
	Homeostasis	p. 11
	Metabolism	p. 13
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 14
Chapter 2	The Human Body	p. 17
	The Map of the Human Body	p. 18
	Body Positions	p. 18
	Directional Terms	p. 19
	Body Planes	p. 24
	Body Cavities	p. 26
	Body Regions	p. 29
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 33
Chapter 3	Biochemistry	p. 35
	Atoms, Elements, and Ions	p. 36
	Ions and Electrolytes	p. 38
	Molecular Bonding	p. 39
	Acids and Bases	p. 40
	Water	p. 41
	Solutions	p. 42
	Biological Molecules	p. 42
	Carbohydrates	p. 42
	Lipids	p. 43
	Proteins	p. 44
	Nucleic Acids	p. 44
	Metabolism	p. 45
	Enzymes: Making Reactions Happen	p. 46
	Cellular Respiration and Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP): The Energy Molecule	p. 47
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 48
Chapter 4	The Cells	p. 51
	Overview of Cells	p. 52
	Cell Structure	p. 52
	Cell Membrane	p. 52
	Transport Methods	p. 54
	Cytoplasm	p. 61
	Nucleus and Nucleolus	p. 61
	Ribosomes	p. 61
	Centrosomes	p. 62
	Mitochondria	p. 62
	Endoplasmic Reticulum	p. 62
	Golgi Apparatus	p. 64
	Lysosomes	p. 64
	Other Interesting Parts	p. 64
	Cellular Mitosis	p. 64
	The Cell Cycle	p. 65
	Microorganisms	p. 67
	Bacteria	p. 67
	Viruses	p. 68
	Fungi	p. 69
	Protozoa	p. 70
	Prions	p. 70
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 71
Chapter 5	Tissues and Systems	p. 74
	Overview of Tissues	p. 75
	Tissue Types	p. 75
	Tissue Repair	p. 82
	Organs	p. 83
	Systems	p. 87
	Skeletal System	p. 87
	Muscular System	p. 88
	Integumentary System	p. 88
	Nervous System	p. 90
	Endocrine System	p. 92
	Cardiovascular System	p. 93
	Respiratory System	p. 94
	Lymphatic and Immune System	p. 94
	Gastrointestinal, or Digestive, System	p. 96
	Urinary System	p. 96
	Reproductive System	p. 97
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 99
Chapter 6	The Skeletal System	p. 102
	System Overview: More Than the "Bare Bones" About Bones	p. 103
	General Bone Classification	p. 103
	Basic Bone Anatomy	p. 104
	Bone Tissue	p. 105
	Surface Structures of Bones	p. 106
	Bone Growth	p. 106
	Bone Repair	p. 109
	Cartilage	p. 112
	Joints and Ligaments	p. 113
	Movement Classification	p. 115
	The Skeleton	p. 118
	Special Regions of the Skeletal System	p. 119
	Common Disorders of the Skeletal System	p. 122
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 126
Chapter 7	The Muscular System	p. 129
	Overview of the Muscular System	p. 130
	Types of Muscles	p. 130
	Skeletal Muscles	p. 132
	Skeletal Muscle Movement	p. 132
	Movement Terminology	p. 136
	Muscular Movement at the Cellular Level	p. 138
	The Functional Unit of the Muscle	p. 138
	The Mechanism of Muscle Contraction	p. 140
	Muscular Fuel	p. 142
	Skeletal Muscles of Specific Body Regions	p. 142
	Facial Skeletal Muscles	p. 144
	Anterior and Posterior Trunk Skeletal Muscles	p. 144
	Skeletal Muscles of the Arm and Shoulder	p. 144
	Skeletal Muscles of the Legs	p. 144
	Visceral or Smooth Muscle	p. 146
	Cardiac Muscle	p. 147
	Common Disorders of the Muscular System	p. 148
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 149
Chapter 8	The Integumentary System	p. 152
	System Overview	p. 153
	Integumentary System Functions	p. 153
	The Skin	p. 153
	How Skin Heals	p. 158
	Burns to the Skin	p. 159
	Nails	p. 162
	Hair	p. 163
	Temperature Regulation	p. 164
	Common Disorders of the Integumentary System	p. 166
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 169
Chapter 9	The Nervous System (Part I)	p. 171
	Organization	p. 172
	The Parts and Basic Operation of the Nervous System	p. 172
	Nervous Tissue	p. 174
	Neuroglia	p. 174
	Neurons	p. 174
	How Neurons Work	p. 177
	Excitable Cells	p. 177
	Action Potentials	p. 177
	Graded Potentials	p. 178
	Impulse Conduction	p. 179
	How Synapses Work	p. 180
	Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves	p. 183
	External Anatomy	p. 183
	Meninges	p. 183
	Internal Anatomy of the Spinal Cord	p. 185
	Common Disorders of the Nervous System	p. 190
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 192
Chapter 10	The Nervous System (Part II)	p. 194
	The Brain and the Cranial Nerves	p. 195
	The Brain's External Anatomy	p. 195
	The Brain's Internal Anatomy	p. 198
	Cranial Nerves	p. 202
	The Big Picture: Integration of Brain, Spinal Cord, and PNS	p. 204
	The Somatic Sensory System	p. 204
	The Motor System	p. 208
	Subcortical Structures	p. 209
	Spinal Cord Pathways	p. 210
	The Role of the Cerebellum	p. 210
	The Autonomic Nervous System	p. 211
	The Sympathetic Branch	p. 211
	The Parasympathetic Branch	p. 212
	Putting the Autonomic System All Together	p. 213
	Other Systems	p. 213
	The Limbic System	p. 213
	The Reticular Formation	p. 213
	Common Disorders of the Nervous System	p. 213
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 215
Chapter 11	The Senses	p. 218
	Types of Senses	p. 219
	Sense of Sight	p. 219
	The External Structures of the Eye	p. 220
	The Internal Structures of the Eye	p. 220
	The Sense of Hearing	p. 224
	Structures of the Ear	p. 224
	Other Senses	p. 228
	Taste	p. 228
	Smell	p. 229
	Touch	p. 230
	Common Disorders of the Eye and Ear	p. 231
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 233
Chapter 12	The Endocrine System	p. 236
	Organization of the Endrocrine System	p. 237
	Endocrine Organs and Glands	p. 237
	Hormones	p. 239
	Control of Endocrine Activity	p. 240
	Homeostasis and Negative Feedback	p. 241
	Sources of Control of Hormone Levels	p. 242
	The Major Endocrine Glands	p. 245
	The Hypothalamus	p. 245
	The Pituitary	p. 246
	The Thyroid Gland	p. 248
	The Thymus Gland	p. 249
	The Pineal Gland	p. 249
	The Pancreas	p. 249
	The Adrenal Glands	p. 252
	The Gonads	p. 253
	Common Disorders of the Endocrine System	p. 253
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 256
Chapter 13	The Cardiovascular System	p. 259
	System Overview	p. 260
	Incredible Pumps: The Heart	p. 262
	General Structure and Function	p. 262
	Cardiac Cycle	p. 264
	Coronary Circulation	p. 266
	The Conduction System: The Electric Pathway	p. 267
	Blood	p. 270
	Blood Composition	p. 271
	Red Blood Cells	p. 272
	White Blood Cells	p. 272
	Thrombocytes	p. 273
	Blood Types and Transfusions	p. 273
	Blood Clotting	p. 275
	Blood Vessels: The Vascular System	p. 277
	Structure and Function	p. 277
	The Capillaries	p. 279
	The Lymphatic Connection	p. 282
	Common Disorders of the Cardiovascular System	p. 283
	Pump Problems	p. 283
	Vessel Problems	p. 284
	Blood Problems	p. 285
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 286
Chapter 14	The Respiratory System	p. 290
	System Overview	p. 291
	Ventilation versus Respiration	p. 292
	The Upper Respiratory Tract	p. 294
	The Nose	p. 294
	The Sinuses	p. 298
	The Pharynx	p. 298
	The Larynx	p. 299
	The Lower Respiratory Tract	p. 301
	Trachea and Bronchi	p. 301
	The Housing of the Lungs and Related Structures	p. 306
	The Lungs	p. 306
	The Protective Bony Thorax	p. 307
	How We Breathe	p. 309
	Pulmonary Function Testing	p. 311
	Common Disorders of the Respiratory System	p. 313
	Atelectasis and Pneumonia	p. 313
	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	p. 314
	Asthma	p. 314
	Emphysema	p. 314
	Chronic Bronchitis	p. 315
	Pneumothorax	p. 315
	Pleural Effusion	p. 315
	Tuberculosis	p. 315
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 315
Chapter 15	The Lymphatic and Immune Systems	p. 319
	The Defense Zone	p. 320
	The Lymphatic System	p. 320
	Lymphatic Vessels	p. 321
	Lymph Circulation	p. 323
	Lymph Organs	p. 323
	The Immune System	p. 325
	Antigens and Antibodies	p. 325
	Innate versus Adaptive Immunity	p. 325
	Components of the Immune System	p. 326
	How the Immune System Works	p. 331
	Innate Immunity	p. 332
	Adaptive Immunity	p. 332
	B- and T-Cell Action	p. 336
	The Big Picture	p. 338
	Common Disorders of the Immune System	p. 341
	Immunodeficiency Disorders	p. 341
	Autoimmune Disorders	p. 341
	Allergies	p. 342
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 343
Chapter 16	The Gastrointestinal System	p. 346
	System Overview	p. 347
	The Oral Cavity	p. 348
	Tongue	p. 349
	Salivary Glands	p. 349
	Teeth	p. 350
	Pharynx	p. 353
	Esophagus	p. 353
	The Walls of the Alimentary Canal	p. 353
	Stomach	p. 355
	Small Intestine	p. 358
	Large Intestine	p. 361
	Accessory Organs	p. 364
	Liver	p. 364
	Gallbladder	p. 365
	Pancreas	p. 365
	Common Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System	p. 366
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 370
Chapter 17	The Urinary System	p. 373
	System Overview	p. 374
	The Anatomy of the Kidney	p. 374
	External Anatomy	p. 374
	Internal Anatomy	p. 374
	Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney: The Nephron	p. 377
	Urine Formation	p. 379
	Control of Filtration	p. 381
	The Urinary Bladder and Urination Reflex	p. 387
	Common Disorders of the Urinary System	p. 389
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 391
Chapter 18	The Reproductive System	p. 394
	Tissue Growth and Replacement	p. 395
	Asexual Reproduction: Mitosis	p. 395
	Sexual Reproduction: Meiosis	p. 396
	The Human Life Cycle	p. 398
	Female Anatomy	p. 399
	The Ovary	p. 399
	The Uterine Tubes	p. 401
	The Uterus	p. 401
	The Vagina	p. 401
	The External Genitalia	p. 402
	Mammary Glands	p. 402
	Reproductive Physiology: Female	p. 403
	The Menstrual Cycle	p. 403
	Oogenesis, Follicle Development, and Ovulation	p. 404
	Hormonal Control of Female Reproduction	p. 406
	Male Anatomy	p. 409
	The Testes (Testicles)	p. 409
	The Penis	p. 410
	The Epididymis	p. 410
	The Vas Deferens	p. 410
	Accessory Glands	p. 410
	Reproductive Physiology: Male	p. 411
	Spermatogenesis	p. 411
	Hormonal Control of Male Reproduction	p. 411
	Erection and Ejaculation	p. 413
	Pregnancy	p. 414
	Common Disorders of the Reproductive System	p. 417
	Disorders of the Female Reproductive System	p. 417
	Disorders of the Male Reproductive System	p. 418
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 419
Chapter 19	The Journey's End	p. 423
	Forensic Science	p. 424
	Disease Detection	p. 424
	Primitive Surgery	p. 424
	Remains Identification	p. 425
	Murder Most Foul!	p. 425
	Fingerprints	p. 426
	DNA Fingerprinting	p. 426
	Geriatrics	p. 427
	General Body Changes	p. 428
	Gustatory Changes	p. 428
	The Brain and Nervous System	p. 429
	The Cardiovascular System	p. 429
	The Genitourinary System	p. 429
	The Integumentary System	p. 429
	Polypharmacy	p. 430
	Wellness	p. 431
	The Nervous System	p. 431
	The Skeletal System	p. 431
	The Muscular System	p. 431
	The Integumentary System	p. 433
	The Cardiovascular System	p. 433
	The Respiratory System	p. 433
	The Gastrointestinal System	p. 434
	The Endocrine System	p. 436
	The Sensory System	p. 436
	The Immune System	p. 437
	The Reproductive System	p. 438
	Cancer Prevention and Treatment	p. 439
	More Amazing Facts	p. 441
	Summary: Points of Interest	p. 442
	The Study Success Companion	p. 445
	Why use this Study Success Companion?	p. 445
	Study Skills	p. 446
1	Select a Good Time and Place to Study	p. 446
2	Use Good Study Habits	p. 447
3	Take Care of Yourself	p. 448
	Stress Management	p. 448
	Stress Misconceptions	p. 448
	What Causes Physical and Emotional Stress?	p. 449
	A Stress Management System	p. 449
	Effective Coping Strategies	p. 450
	Effective Physical Strategies	p. 450
	The Mathematical Language of Medicine	p. 451
	Why Learn the Metric System?	p. 451
	Exponential Powers of 10	p. 452
	Systems of Measurement	p. 452
	Conversion of Units	p. 455
	Using the Factor Label Method for Conversion Between Systems	p. 457
Appendix A	Medical Terminology, Word Parts, and Singular and Plural Endings	p. 459
	Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically and Defined	p. 459
	Endings in Medical Terminology	p. 467
Appendix B	Clinical Abbreviations and "Do Not Use" List	p. 469
	Official "Do Not Use" List	p. 479
	Additional Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols	p. 480
Appendix C	Laboratory Reference Values	p. 481
	Abbreviations Used in Reporting Laboratory Values	p. 481
	Hematology Tests: Normal Ranges	p. 482
	Hematology Tests: Coagulation Tests	p. 482
	Blood Chemistries: Normal Ranges	p. 482
	Urinalysis: Normal Ranges	p. 483
	Normal Values of Arterial Blood Gases	p. 484
	Common Blood Chemistries and Examples of Disorders They Indicate	p. 484
Appendix D	Vitamins and Minerals: Sources, Functions, and Effects of Deficiency and Toxicity	p. 486
	Glossary	p. 489
	Answer Key	p. 522
	Index	p. 529

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