Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals

Description

Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals provides a reliable, complete resource and reference on human anatomy and physiology. This comprehensive and accessible text is written specifically for health professions students and covers the most important topics and concepts to adequately prepare them for their future careers. Organized by review of structure and function, the subjects and systems covered in the book are easy to read and provide a concentrated core of study topics that highlights key areas of human anatomy and physiology.

Key Features

Features

• Over 350 Full-color Photos, Figures, Tables, and Illustrations
• Glossary of Key Terms
• Check Your Knowledge Boxes
• Chapter Objectives and Learning Goals
• Critical Thinking Questions
• Chapter Review Questions with Answer Key

Instructor Resources

• Instructor’s Manual
• PowerPoint Slides
• TestBank
• Image Bank

Companion Web site
This book is also accompanied by a Companion Web site with student resources. Visit http://go.jblearning.com/AandP to learn more.

Student Resources

• Chapter Quizzes with over 100 Multiple Choice, Matching, Fill-in-the-Blank, and True or False questions
• Animated Flash Cards
• Crossword Puzzles
• Interactive Glossary
• Web Links

Contents

Unit I Levels of Organization
Chapter 1 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 2 Chemical Basics of Life
Chapter 3 Cells
Chapter 4 Cellular Metabolism
Chapter 5 Tissues

Unit II Support and Movement
Chapter 6 Integumentary System
Chapter 7 Skeletal System
Chapter 8 Muscular System

Unit III Control and Coordination
Chapter 9 Nervous System
Chapter 10 The Senses
Chapter 11 Endocrine System

Unit IV Transport
Chapter 12 Blood
Chapter 13 Cardiovascular System
Chapter 14 Lymphatic System and Immunity

Unit V Environmental Exchange
Chapter 15 Digestive System and Nutrition
Chapter 16 Urinary System
Chapter 17 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 18 Respiratory System

Unit VI Continuity of Life
Chapter 19 Reproductive System
Chapter 20 Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics

About the Authors

Jahangir Moini, MD, MPH-Professor of Allied Health, Everest University, Indialantic, Florida

Dr. Moini was assistant professor at Tehran University School of Medicine for nine years teaching medical and allied health students. The author is a professor and former director (for 15 years) of allied health programs at Everest University. As a physician and instructor for the past 35 years, Dr. Moini established several new programs for allied health.

Dr. Moini is actively involved in teaching and helping students to prepare for service in various health professions. He worked with the Brevard County Health Department as a health educator consultant for 18 years, offering continuing education courses to keep health professional up to date on the latest developments related to pharmacology, medication errors, immunizations, and other important topics. He has been an internationally-published author of various allied health books since 1999.