Anatomy & Physiology All-in-One For Dummies (+ Chapter Quizzes Online)

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From complicated Latin names to what can seem like a million-and-one things to memorize, no one's saying anatomy and physiology is easy. But, with a little help from your friends at Dummies, it doesn't have to be impossible!

Anatomy & Physiology All-in-One For Dummies is your go-to guide for developing a deep understanding of the parts of the human body and how it works. You’ll learn the body's structures and discover how they function with expert help from the book's easy-to-use teaching features. You can even go online to access interactive chapter quizzes to help you absorb the material.

With this book, you'll:

• Get a grip on key concepts and scientific terminology used to describe the human body
• Discover fun physiology facts you can apply to everyday life both inside and outside the classroom
• Learn how the body's different systems interact with one another

So, if you’re looking to ace that next test, improve your overall grade, reduce test anxiety, or just increase your confidence in the subject, grab a copy of Anatomy & Physiology All-in-One For Dummies. It's your one-stop, comprehensive resource for all things A&P!

Introduction 1

Unit 1: Locating Physiology on the Web of Knowledge 5

Chapter 1: Learning a New Language: How to Speak Fluent A&P 7

Chapter 2: Better Living through Chemistry 25

Chapter 3: The Secret Life of Cells 45

Chapter 4: Joining Forces: Cells Organize into Tissues 71

Unit 2: Weaving It All Together: The Structural Layers 87

Chapter 5: It’s Just Skin Deep: The Integumentary System 89

Chapter 6: More than a Scaffold to Build On: The Skeletal System 109

Chapter 7: Getting in Gear: The Muscles 153

Unit 3: Talking to Yourself 189

Chapter 8: Your Electric Personality 191

Chapter 9: Raging Hormones: The Endocrine System 233

Unit 4: Traveling the World 257

Chapter 10: The River(s) of Life 259

Chapter 11: Spreading the Love: The Cardiovascular System 269

Chapter 12: Underground Defenses: The Lymphatic System 295

Unit 5: Supply and Demand 321

Chapter 13: Oxygenating the Machine: The Respiratory System 323

Chapter 14: Fueling the Fire: The Digestive System 347

Chapter 15: Cleaning Up Your Act: The Urinary System 375

Unit 6: Making a Mini-Me: Behind the Scenes 395

Chapter 16: Why Ask Y? Gamete Production 397

Chapter 17: Baking the Bundle of Joy 427

Chapter 18: From Cradle to Grave 445

Index 457

Erin Odya is an anatomy and physiology teacher at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana. She’s the author of Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies and Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies.

Get an A in A&P, the Dummies way

The human body has 11 major anatomical systems, 206 bones, and dozens of organs, tissues, and fluids. With Anatomy & Physiology All-In-One For Dummies, you can learn them all. Everything’s explained in plain English, with practice quizzes and answers with detailed explanations. You’ll learn both the terms and the concepts, so you can identify the anatomical structures of each system and also explain how they work. This book is full of fascinating facts and written in an approachable style that makes it a little bit fun. You can also go online to access even more practice exercises. Time to start studying!

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6 Complete Units Covering

• Basic cellular physiology
• Integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems
• Nervous and endocrine systems
• Immunity and the cardiovascular system
• Respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems
• Reproduction and lifespan