The 9th edition of Tortora's Introduction to the Human Body 8e provides basiccontent, focused design, and relevant connections about the essentials of anatomy and physiology. All chapters are focused on the essential structure and functions of the human body needed for a basic understanding of homeostasis. The concise narrative is paired with outstanding illustrations, many newly revised for this edition, that help keep readers fully engaged with the topic at hand. Dynamic animations of key physiological processes as well as interactive anatomy reviews are fully integrated when the content is introduced in WileyPLUS.The new edition also features fully updated Clinical Connections that provide relevance to help understand what happens when homeostasis is disrupted, andproviding insights into the content and knowledge to come in their allied health curriculum. The popular feature - Focus on Wellness - is completely updated with new content and topics. A pedagogical design is reflected in both printed text and WileyPLUS and clear learning objectives along with checkpoint questions for practice and review bookend each focused section of content within achapter. INDICE: Chapter 1. Organization of the Human Body.Chapter 2. Introductory Chemistry.Chapter 3. Cells.Chapter 4. Tissues.Chapter 5. The Integumentary System.Chapter 6. The Skeletal System.Chapter 7. Joints.Chapter 8 . The Muscular System.Chapter 9. Nervous Tissue.Chapter 10. Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves.Chapter 11. Autonomic Nervous System.Chapter 12. Somatic Senses and Special Senses.Chapter 13. The Endocrine System.Chapter 14. TheCardiovascular System: Blood.Chapter 15. The Cardiovascular System: Heart.Chapter 16. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation.Chapter 17. The Lymphatic System and Immunity.Chapter 18. The Respiratory System.Chapter 19. The Digestive System.Chapter 20. Nutrition and Metabolism.Chapter 21. The Urinary System.Chapter 22. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance.Chapter 23. The Reproductive Systems.Chapter 24. Development and Inheritance
- ISBN: 978-1-118-09246-0
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 752
- Fecha Publicación: 09/03/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés