Anatomy and Physiology Workbook For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Hundreds of practice problems to help you ace anatomy and physiology

Are you flummoxed by phalanges, stymied by the scapula, or perplexed by pulmonary capillaries? Look no further. Topic by topic and problem to problem, Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies, 2^nd Edition offers hundreds of practice problems, memorization tricks, and study tips to help you score higher in your anatomy and physiology course. With this handy guide you’ll be identifying bones, muscles, and tissues like a pro in no time.

You can pick and choose the chapters and types of problems that challenge you the most, or you can work from cover to cover to get a complete review of the subject. With plenty of practice problems on everything from cells and tissues to skin and specific muscle groups, Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies, 2^nd Edition includes everything you need to truly understand the subject matter and score higher.

• Employ memorization strategies for maximum content retention
• Review key anatomy and physiology concepts
• Get complete answer explanations for all questions
• Follow along with a resource that tracks to a typical anatomy and physiology course

From skeleton to skin, Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies, 2^nd Edition is packed with practice anatomy and physiology problems that will have you mastering the subject in no time!

Table of Contents

Part I: The Building Blocks of the Body
Chapter 1: The Chemistry of Life
Chapter 2: The Cell: Life’s Basic Building Block
Chapter 3: Divide and Conquer: Cellular Mitosis
Chapter 4: The Study of Tissues: Histology

Part II: Weaving It Together: Bones, Muscles, and Skin
Chapter 5: A Scaffold to Build On: The Skeleton
Chapter 6: Getting in Gear: The Muscles
Chapter 7: It’s Skin Deep: The Integumentary System

Part III: Feed and Fuel: Supply and Transport
Chapter 8: Oxygenating the Machine: The Respiratory System
Chapter 9: Fueling the Functions: The Digestive System
Chapter 10: Spreading the Love: The Circulatory System
Chapter 11: Keeping Up Your Defenses: The Lymphatic System
Chapter 12: Filtering Out the Junk: The Urinary System

Part IV: Survival of the Species
Chapter 13: Why Ask Y? The Male Reproductive System
Chapter 14: Carrying Life: The Female Reproductive System

Part V: Mission Control: All Systems Go
Chapter 15: Feeling Jumpy: The Nervous System
Chapter 16: Raging Hormones: The Endocrine System

Part VI: The Part of Tens
Chapter 17: Ten Study Tips for Anatomy and Physiology Students
Chapter 18: Ten Fun Physiology Facts