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

The knee-bone's connected to the...what was it again?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 anotherSo, 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 1Unit 1: Locating Physiology on the Web of Knowledge 5Chapter 1: Learning a New Language: How to Speak Fluent A&P 7Chapter 2: Better Living through Chemistry 25Chapter 3: The Secret Life of Cells 45Chapter 4: Joining Forces: Cells Organize into Tissues 71Unit 2: Weaving It All Together: The Structural Layers 87Chapter 5: It's Just Skin Deep: The Integumentary System 89Chapter 6: More than a Scaffold to Build On: The Skeletal System 109Chapter 7: Getting in Gear: The Muscles 153Unit 3: Talking to Yourself 189Chapter 8: Your Electric Personality 191Chapter 9: Raging Hormones: The Endocrine System 233Unit 4: Traveling the World 257Chapter 10: The River(s) of Life 259Chapter 11: Spreading the Love: The Cardiovascular System 269Chapter 12: Underground Defenses: The Lymphatic System 295Unit 5: Supply and Demand 321Chapter 13: Oxygenating the Machine: The Respiratory System 323Chapter 14: Fueling the Fire: The Digestive System 347Chapter 15: Cleaning Up Your Act: The Urinary System 375Unit 6: Making a Mini-Me: Behind the Scenes 395Chapter 16: Why Ask Y? Gamete Production 397Chapter 17: Baking the Bundle of Joy 427Chapter 18: From Cradle to Grave 445Index 457