Midnight (King's Town Novella Series Book 2)

With a newly enhanced, realistic art program, this updated edition of Seeley’s Anatomy & Physiology comes to life. Written for the two-semester anatomy and physiology course, this text is comprehensive enough to provide the depth necessary for those courses not requiring prerequisites and is presented with such clarity that it nicely balances the thorough coverage. Clear descriptions and exceptional illustrations combine to help students develop a firm understanding of anatomy and physiology and understand how to apply those concepts. Known for having a strong emphasis on critical thinking, Seeley’s unique pedagogy integrates clinical case studies throughout each chapter with a visual program that presents material in understandable, relevant images, with application questions that follow. Title Page Copyright Page About the Authors Dedication Brief Contents Contents 0 How to Be Successful in A&P Part 1: Organization of the Human Body 1 The Human Organism 2 The Chemical Basis of Life 3 Cell Biology 4 Tissues Part 2: Support and Movement 5 Integumentary System 6 Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue 7 Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy 8 Joints and Movement 9 Muscular System: Histology and Physiology 10 Muscular System: Gross Anatomy Part 3: Integration and Control Systems 11 Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue 12 Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves 13 Brain and Cranial Nerves 14 Integration of Nervous System Functions 15 The Special Senses 16 Autonomic Nervous System 17 Functional Organization of the Endocrine System 18 Endocrine Glands Part 4: Regulation and Maintenance 19 Cardiovascular System: Blood 20 Cardiovascular System: The Heart 21 Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation 22 Lymphatic System and Immunity 23 Respiratory System 24 Digestive System 25 Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation 26 Urinary System 27 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Part 5: Reproduction and Development 28 Reproductive System 29 Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics Appendices A Periodic Table of the Elements B Selected Abbreviations, Prefixes, Suffixes, and Combining Forms C Genetic Code D Answers to Process Figure Questions E Answers to Odd-Numbered Predict Questions F Answers to Odd-Numbered Concept Check Questions Glossary Index Written for the two-semester anatomy and physiology course, this text is comprehensive enough to provide the depth necessary for those courses not requiring prerequisites. Clear descriptions and illustrations combine to help students develop a firm understanding of anatomy and physiology and understand how to apply those concepts. With a newly enhanced, realistic art program, this updated edition of Seeley's Anatomy & Physiology comes to life. Written for the two-semester anatomy and physiology course, this text is comprehensive enough to provide the depth necessary for those courses not requiring prerequisites and is presented with such clarity that it nicely balances the thorough coverage. Clear descriptions and exceptional illustrations combine to help students develop a firm understanding of anatomy and physiology and understand how to apply those concepts.Known for having a strong emphasis on critical thinking, Seeley's unique pedagogy integrates clinical case studies throughout each chapter with a visual program that presents material in understandable, relevant images, with application questions that follow