Body Structures and Functions Updated
By Ann Senisi Scott, Elizabeth Fong
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Reflecting the latest research and practices, BODY STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS UPDATED, 13th edition, provides a thorough overview of the basics required for the study of the human body and how it functions. It walks students step by step through a general introduction to life functions, terminology and phonetic pronunciations used to describe body parts, and a review of human development and body processes. This edition is aligned with Precision Exams' Health Science Career Cluster. A media link feature directs students to 3-D anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology animations that bring chapter concepts to life. The One Body feature describes the interrelationship between all body systems. Career Profiles give students insight into growing health care professions. Also available, MindTap is an outcome-driven application that propels students from memorization to mastery.
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Reflecting the latest research and practices, BODY STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS UPDATED, 13th edition, provides a thorough overview of the basics required for the study of the human body and how it functions. It walks students step by step through a general introduction to life functions, terminology and phonetic pronunciations used to describe body parts, and a review of human development and body processes. This edition is aligned with Precision Exams' Health Science Career Cluster. A media link feature directs students to 3-D anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology animations that bring chapter concepts to life. The One Body feature describes the interrelationship between all body systems. Career Profiles give students insight into growing health care professions. Also available, MindTap is an outcome-driven application that propels students from memorization to mastery.
Highlighting the latest protocols and practices from the field, an entire chapter devoted to Infection Control and Standard Precautions emphasizes the importance of maintaining health and safety in the health care work environment.
Career Profiles give students an up-close view into today's most promising health care careers. Describing an assortment of health and medical professions, the profiles provide detailed information on the role of each professional -- equipping students with valuable insight as they begin planning their own career paths.
Did You Know boxes feature fun, interesting trivia-like facts to engage your students, while Medical Highlights deliver the latest information on diseases, treatment and health care issues.
Effects of Aging boxes highlight body system changes that occur as people age.
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Ch 1: Introduction to the Structural UnitsPreview this chapter
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