Anatomy and Physiology For Dummies: Edition 2

Maggie A. Norris · Donna Rae Siegfried

Apr 2011 · John Wiley & Sons

About this ebook

Learn about the human body from the inside out

Every year, more than 100,000 degrees are completed in biology or biomedical sciences. Anatomy and physiology classes are required for these majors and others such as life sciences and chemistry, and also for students on a pre-med track. These classes also serve as valuable electives because of the importance and relevance of this subject's content. Anatomy and Physiology For Dummies, 2nd Edition, appeals to students and life-learners alike, as a course supplement or simply as a guide to this intriguing field of science.

With 25 percent new and revised content, including updated examples and references throughout, readers of the new edition will come to understand the meanings of terms in anatomy and physiology, get to know the body's anatomical structures, and gain insight into how the structures and systems function in sickness and health.

• New examples, references, and case studies
• Updated information on how systems function in illness and in health
• Newest health discovers and insights into how the body works

Written in plain English and packed with dozens of beautiful illustrations, Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies is your guide to a fantastic voyage of the human body.

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About the author

Maggie Norris is a freelance writer and editorial project manager for corporate clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries. Donna Rae Siegfried is the coauthor of Biology For Dummies and has had articles published in Prevention and Men's Health magazines.