Body Structures and Functions + Cd-Rom

Description

Updated to remain relevant, Body Structures and Function, 11th Edition introduces the basics required for the study of the human body and how it functions in a clear and concise manner. The text takes the learner from a general introduction to life functions, the terminology used to describe body parts and their locations, to an overall review of human development and body processes. The text is accompanied by a student workbook and StudyWARETM CD-ROM that offer additional practice through interactive quizzes and fun activities that correlate with each chapter in the text.

New to this Edition

• Infection Control and Standard Precautions chapter emphasizes the importance of maintaining health and safety in the health care work environment
• Career Profiles provide insight into today’s hottest health care careers

Features

• "Did You Know" boxes features fun, interesting trivia-like facts to engage the learner
• Medical Highlights provide the latest information on diseases, treatment and health care issues
• Effects of Aging boxes highlight body system changes that occur as we age
• Applying Theory to Practice and Case Studies simulate experiences the student will encounter in a health care setting
• Lab Activities bring a new interactive dimension to learning
• Accompanying student workbook and StudyWARETM CD-ROM offer additional practice through interactive quizzes and fun activities that correlate with each chapter in the book

Table of Contents

Preface
How to Study Using Body Structures & Functions
How to Use Body Structures & Functions, Eleventh Edition StudyWARE™
Prologue
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Structural Units
Chapter 2: Chemistry of Living Things
Chapter 3: Cells
Chapter 4: Tissues and Membranes
Chapter 5: Integumentary System
Chapter 6: Skeletal System
Chapter 7: Muscular System
Chapter 8: Central Nervous System
Chapter 9: Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 10: Special Senses
Chapter 11: Endocrine System
Chapter 12: Blood
Chapter 13: Heart
Chapter 14: Circulation and Blood Vessels
Chapter 15: Lymphatic System and Immunity
Chapter 16: Infection Control and Standard Precautions
Chapter 17: Respiratory System
Chapter 18: Digestive System
Chapter 19: Nutrition
Chapter 20: Urinary/Excretory System
Chapter 21: Reproductive System
Chapter 22: Genetics and Genetically Linked Diseases
Appendix A: Metric Conversion Tables
Appendix B: The Scientific Method
Glossary
Index

About the Author

Ann Senisi Scott was previously the Coordinator of the Health Occupations and Practical Nursing at Nassau Tech Board of Cooperative Education Services ,Westbury, New York. There she established a career ladder program from health care worker to practical nurse and taught Practical Nursing for twelve-years. Ann remains actively involved in the health care field.