Human Anatomy & Physiology, 11th edition, Marieb, Global Edition

• Elaine N Marieb
• Katja N. Hoehn
• 11th edition | Published by Pearson (July 6th 2021) - Copyright © 2019
• 9781292260853

For the two-semester A&P course. 

Human Anatomy & Physiology helps you develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills required for entry to nursing, allied health and exercise science programs. Best-selling authors Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn help to provide support and motivation for all levels, from beginner to expert, equipping you with 21^st-Century skills to succeed in A&P and beyond.

Each chapter guides you from A&P terminology to applying knowledge in clinical scenarios, to practicing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Recognized for its engaging, conversational writing style, easy-to-follow figures, and its unique clinical insights, Human Anatomy & Physiology, continues the tradition of innovation and addressing the most effective ways to learn.

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

5. The Integumentary System
6. Bones and Skeletal Tissue
7. The Skeleton
8. Joints
9. Muscles and Muscle Tissue
10. The Muscular System

Unit 3: Regulation and Integration of the Body

11. Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
12. The Central Nervous System
13. The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity
14. The Autonomic Nervous System
15. The Special Senses
16. The Endocrine System

Unit 4: Maintenance of the Body

17. Blood
18. The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
19. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
20. The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues
21. The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses
22. The Respiratory System
23. The Digestive System
24. Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation
25. The Urinary System
26. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Unit 5: Continuity

27. The Reproductive System
28. Pregnancy and Human Development
29. Heredity