CliffsStudySolver: Anatomy and Physiology (Cliffs Study Solver (Paperback))

The CliffsStudySolver workbooks combine 20 percent review material with 80 percent practice problems (and the answers!) to help make your lessons stick. CliffsStudySolver Anatomy & Physiology is for students who want to reinforce their knowledge with a learn-by-doing approach. Inside, you’ll get the practice you need to bone up on body systems and more with problem-solving tools such as Straightforward, concise reviews of every topic Terms and principles for each subject Helpful charts and illustrations Practice problems in every chapter — with explanations and solutions A diagnostic pretest to assess your current skills A full-length exam that adapts to your skill level Starting off with an introduction to anatomical terms and physiological concepts, this workbook ventures into cellular structure, cell reproduction, and chemistry, both organic and inorganic. You'll explore the muscular, central nervous, lymphatic, and endocrine systems, plus details about Skin, hair, nails, and glands Bones of the cranium, sternum, and vertebral column The five senses Blood composition and types Metabolism of fat, protein, and carbohydrates The male and female reproductive systems Practice makes perfect —and whether you're taking lessons or teaching yourself, CliffsStudySolver guides can help you make the grade. Author Steven Bassett started teaching anatomy and physiology at the high school level in 1978. He has been the lead instructor for anatomy and physiology at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska since 1990. He is currently adjunct professor in the Physician's Assistance Program at Union College in Lincoln. Cover......Page 1 About the Author......Page 6 Publisher’s Acknowledgments......Page 7 Table of Contents......Page 8 Pretest......Page 18 1. Introductory Anatomical Terminology and Physiological Concepts......Page 54 2. The Chemistry of Anatomy and Physiology......Page 82 3. The Cell......Page 100 4. Cells and Tissues......Page 112 5. The Integumentary System......Page 126 6. The Axial Skeletal System......Page 132 7. The Appendicular Skeletal System......Page 146 8. The Muscular System......Page 158 9. General Nervous System......Page 172 10. The Central Nervous System......Page 184 11. The Peripheral Nervous System......Page 202 12. The Five Senses......Page 212 13. The Endocrine System......Page 224 14. The Blood......Page 234 15. The Heart and Blood Vessels......Page 256 16. The Lymphatic System......Page 282 17. The Respiratory System......Page 290 18. The Digestive System......Page 304 19. Metabolism......Page 324 20. The Urinary System......Page 338 21. The Reproductive System......Page 352 Customized Full-Length Exam......Page 364 Index......Page 388 Presents a guide to learning anatomy and physiology, featuring topic reviews, definitions of terms, a diagnostic pretest, exercises with answers and explanations, and a full-length practice exam