Main description:

A perfect introduction to introductory human anatomy and physiology, Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual offers a unique approach that incorporates crime scenes, superheroes and more. While traditional lab manuals simply offer core concepts on A&P topics, this one-of-a-kind resource presents material from easily understood comparisons to help you learn about A&P from a real-world point of view. Plus, hands-on activities experiments help link what you're learning today with how it may be used in your professional life.

Labeling exercises help you memorize the small details of complicated body parts and processes.
Practical experiments that center on your own physiological processes and knowledge of the world in general help you make connections between the text, lab, and the world around you.
Numerous full-color illustrations and photomicrographs help you visualize difficult concepts and reinforce development of spatial perspective.

Contents:

Unit 1 Constituents of the Human Body

Lesson 1 Scientific Inquiry and the Human Body

Activity 1. Investigating the Proportionality Rule
Activity 2. The Scientific Method in Anatomy and Physiology
Activity 3. Error in Scientific Inquiry

Lesson 2 Organization of the Body and the Language of Anatomy

Activity 1. Levels of Organization and Organ Systems
Activity 2. Major Regions, Landmarks, and Cavities
Activity 3. System of Terminology and Anatomical Relationships

Lesson 3 Inner World of the Cell

Activity 1. Cell Structure and Function
Activity 2. DNA Extraction and Analysis
Activity 3. Transport in the Cell
Activity 4. Life Cycle of the Cell

Lesson 4 Tissues: Organization and Classification

Activity 1. Epithelial Tissues
Activity 2. Connective Tissues
Activity 3. Muscle and Nervous Tissues

Unit 2 Support and Movement

Lesson 5 The Musculoskeletal System

Activity 1. Organization of the Skeletal System
Activity 2. Organization of the Muscular System

Lesson 6 The Skeletal System

Activity 1. Bone Structure and Function
Activity 2. The Axial Skeleton
Activity 3. The Appendicular Skeleton
Activity 4. Joints

Lesson 7 The Muscular System

Activity 1. Muscle Structure and Function
Activity 2. Muscles of the Head and Face
Activity 3. Muscles of the Core
Activity 4. Muscles of the Upper and Lower Extremities

Lesson 8 The Integrated Musculoskeletal System

Activity 1. Range of Motion

Unit 3 Communication, Control, and Integration

Lesson 9 The Nervous System

Activity 1. Neurons and Nerve Tissue
Activity 2. Organization of the Nervous System and Nerve Reflexes
Activity 3. The Central Nervous System (CNS)
Activity 4. The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Lesson 10 The Sensory Systems

Activity 1. General Senses
Activity 2. Special Senses

Lesson 11 The Endocrine System

Activity 1. Endocrine Glands and Hormones

Unit 4 Transportation and Defense

Lesson 12 The Cardiovascular System

Activity 1. Blood
Activity 2. Blood Vessels and the Paths of Circulation
Activity 3. The Heart

Lesson 13 The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Activity 1. Nodes, Organs, and Pathways in the Lymphatic System
Activity 2. The Immune Response

Lesson 14 The Integumentary System

Activity 1. Structure of the Skin

Unit 5 Respiration, Nutrition, and Excretion

Lesson 15 The Digestive System

Activity 1. Digestive Organs
Activity 2. Digestive Enzymes

Lesson 16 The Respiratory System

Activity 1. Respiratory Organs
Activity 2. Breathing

Lesson 17 The Urinary System

Activity 1. Urinary Organs
Activity 2. Urinalysis

Unit 6 Reproduction and Development

Lesson 18 The Reproductive System

Activity 1. Male Reproductive System
Activity 2. Female Reproductive System

Lesson 19 Heredity

Activity 1. Heredity