Human Anatomy & Physiology (Pearson+)
by Elaine Marieb, Katja Hoehn
11th Edition
Publisher: Pearson+
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780134580999 |
| eText ISBN | 9780136874034 |
| Publisher | Pearson+ |
| Publishing Year | 2022 |
| Edition | 11th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 1264 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology (Pearson+), 11th Edition, authored by Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn, is a foundational textbook designed for standard two-semester anatomy and physiology courses. The text equips students with analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills necessary for professional preparation in nursing, allied health, and exercise science fields.
The curriculum moves systematically from foundational biological concepts through complex systemic physiology. Early chapters introduce body organization, chemical interactions, cellular structures, and tissue types. The text then progresses through individual organ systems, examining skeletal movement, neural regulation, cardiovascular dynamics, immune protection, gas exchange, nutrient absorption, fluid balance, and human inheritance.
To help students organize complex material across this multi-term study, the 11th edition features chapter-opening roadmaps that outline big-picture concepts. This visual organization assists learners in linking detailed anatomical structures with overarching functional systems, supporting long-term retention for health science careers.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Human Body: An Orientation
Chapter 2: Chemistry Comes Alive
Chapter 3: Cells: The Living Units
Chapter 4: Tissue: The Living Fabric
Chapter 5: The Integumentary System
Chapter 6: Bones and Skeletal Tissue
Chapter 7: The Skeleton
Chapter 8: Joints
Chapter 9: Muscles and Muscle Tissue
Chapter 10: The Muscular System
Chapter 11: Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
Chapter 12: The Central Nervous System
Chapter 13: The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity
Chapter 14: The Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 15: The Special Senses
Chapter 16: The Endocrine System
Chapter 17: Blood
Chapter 18: The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
Chapter 19: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
Chapter 20: The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues
Chapter 21: The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses
Chapter 22: The Respiratory System
Chapter 23: The Digestive System
Chapter 24: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation
Chapter 25: The Urinary System
Chapter 26: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 27: The Reproductive System
Chapter 28: Pregnancy and Human Development
Chapter 29: Heredity
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