Body Structures and Functions

Description

Body Structures and Functions, Eleventh Edition continues to integrate diseases and disorders within each body system chapter to maximize learning. Easy-to-understand language and numerous illustrations make this book ideal for learners in an introductory anatomy and physiology course with little or no science background. Highlights and features that emphasize clinical applications help keep the material interesting. A review of Medical Terminology in each chapter helps fine tune medical language skills. Infection Control and Standard Precautions chapter emphasizes the importance of maintaining health and safety in the health care work environment.

Ann Senisi Scott was previously the Coordinator of Leadership Programs at Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She also served as Coordinator of Health Occupations and Practical Nursing at Nassau Tech Board of Cooperative Education Services, Westbury, New York, where she was responsible for several health career programs offered at Nassau Boces, including Practical Nursing, Nurse Assistance, Medical Assistant, Medical Lab Technician, Dental Assistant, and Dental Lab. In addition, she worked to establish a career ladder program from health care worker to practical nurse. Before becoming the administrator of these programs, she taught Practical Nursing for more than twelve years.

1. Introduction to the Structural Units 2. Chemistry Of Living Things 3. Cells 4. Tissues and Membranes 5. Integumentary System 6. Skeletal System 7. Muscular System 8. Central Nervous System 9. Peripheral And Autonomic Nervous System 10. Special Senses 11. Endocrine System 12. Blood 13. Heart 14. Circulation and Blood Vessels 15. The Lymphatic System and Immunity 16. Infection Control and Standard Precautions 17. Respiratory System 18. Digestive System 19. Nutrition 20. Urinary/Excretory System 21. Reproductive System 22. Genetics and Genetically Linked Diseases