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Human Anatomy & Physiology, 11th edition

Published by Pearson (July 6, 2021) © 2019

  • Elaine N. Marieb Holyoke Community College
  • Katja Hoehn Mount Royal University

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ISBN-13: 9780136874034
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Published 2021

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Human Anatomy & Physiology motivates and supports you at every level, equipping you with 21st century skills. Each chapter provides guidance in how to master A&P terminology, apply knowledge in clinical scenarios, and practice the critical thinking and problem-solving skills required for entry to nursing, allied health and exercise science programs.

The 11th Edition addresses the most effective ways students like yourself learn and prepare for future careers in health care. Career Connection Videos and Homeostatic Imbalance discussions are updated, and end-of-chapter Clinical Case Studies feature new NCLEX-Style questions.

UNIT 1: ORGANIZATION OF THE BODY

  1. The Human Body: An Orientation
  2. Chemistry Comes Alive
  3. Cells: The Living Units
  4. Tissue: The Living Fabric

UNIT 2: COVERING, SUPPORT, AND MOVEMENT OF THE BODY

  1. The Integumentary System
  2. Bones and Skeletal Tissue
  3. The Skeleton
  4. Joints
  5. Muscles and Muscle Tissue
  6. The Muscular System

UNIT 3: REGULATION AND INTEGRATION OF THE BODY

  1. Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
  2. The Central Nervous System
  3. The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity
  4. The Autonomic Nervous System
  5. The Special Senses
  6. The Endocrine System

UNIT 4: MAINTENANCE OF THE BODY

  1. Blood
  2. The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
  3. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
  4. The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues
  5. The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses
  6. The Respiratory System
  7. The Digestive System
  8. Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation
  9. The Urinary System
  10. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

UNIT 5: CONTINUITY

  1. The Reproductive System
  2. Pregnancy and Human Development
  3. Heredity

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