Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology / Edition 13

by Ricki Lewis Dr., David N. Shier Dr., Jackie L. Butler

Overview

Designed for the one-semester anatomy and physiology course, Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology assumes no prior science knowledge and supports core topics with clinical applications, making difficult concepts relevant to students pursuing careers in the allied health field. The learn, practice, and access system is used throughout the textbook and digital. "Learning" Outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set the stage for what students will learn, "Practice" questions at the end of each major section help check their recall on what they just read, and "Assess" end of chapter resources help students confirm their accurate recall of what they just learned and practiced. The learn, practice, and assess system is highly effective in providing students with a solid understanding of the important concepts in anatomy and physiology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781259277368
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date:	02/16/2017
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	656
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.00(d)
Lexile:	1240L (what's this?)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Ricki Lewis’s career communicating science began with earning a Ph.D. in Genetics from Indiana University in 1980. It quickly blossomed into writing for newspapers and magazines and writing the introductory textbook Life. Since then, she has taught a variety of life science courses and has authored the textbook Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications and books about gene therapy, stem cells, and scientific discovery. She is a genetic counselor for a large medical practice, teaches a graduate online course in "Genethics" at Albany Medical College, and writes for Medscape Medical News, Genetic Literacy Project, Rare Disease Report, and medical journals. Ricki also writes the popular DNA Science blog at Public Library of Science and is a frequent public speaker.

David Shier has more than thirty years of experience teaching anatomy and physiology, primarily to premedical, nursing, dental, and allied health students. He has effectively incorporated his extensive teaching experience into a student-friendly revision of Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology and Hole’s Human Anatomy & Physiology. His interest in physiology and teaching began with a job as a research assistant at Harvard Medical School from 1976 –1979. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan in 1984 and served on the faculty of the Medical College of Ohio from 1985 –1989. He began teaching at Washtenaw Community College in 1990. David has experience in online course delivery, including recording lectures for “flipped” classrooms. He has also explored the relationship between pedagogy and assessment, and the use of tools traditionally associated with assessment (for example, lab quizzes) as pedagogical tools, often associated with group activities.

Jackie Butler’s professional background includes work at the University of Texas Health Science Center conducting research about the genetics of bilateral retinoblastoma. She later worked at MD Anderson Cancer Center investigating remission in leukemia patients. A popular educator for more than thirty years at Grayson College, Jackie has taught microbiology and human anatomy and physiology for health science majors. Her experience and work with students of various educational backgrounds have contributed significantly to the revision of Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology and Hole’s Human Anatomy & Physiology. Jackie Butler received her B.S. and M.S. degrees from Texas A&M University, focusing on microbiology, including courses in immunology and epidemiology.

Table of Contents

Unit 1 Levels of Organization
1 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
2 Chemical Basis of Life
3 Cells
4 Cellular Metabolism
5 Tissues
Unit 2 Support and Movement
6 Integumentary System
7 Skeletal System
8 Muscular System
Unit 3 Integration and Coordination
9 Nervous System
10 The Senses
11 Endocrine System
Unit 4 Transport
12 Blood
13 Cardiovascular System
14 Lymphatic System and Immunity
Unit 5 Absorption and Excretion
15 Digestion and Nutrition
16 Respiratory System
17 Urinary System
18 Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Unit 6 The Human Life Cycle
19 Reproductive Systems
20 Pregnancy, Growth, and Development

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Steven K Hamick, AAS, BIS (Corewell Health East, William Beaumont University Hospital)
Description: This is the thirteenth edition of an introduction to human anatomy and how it works. It updates the previous edition published in 2014.
Purpose: The purpose is to offer "an interesting and readable introduction to how the human body works." The book was written to help readers succeed in their coursework and go on to successful and rewarding careers. The book meets its stated objectives.
Audience: The audience is students who are interested in a career in healthcare, athletics, science, or education (interestingly, every chapter features an interesting career in a section called Career Corner). The authors combined have nearly 100 years of teaching experience, along with publishing and research backgrounds, and they are experts in their field.
Features: The book organized into six units and each unit consists of several chapters. It uses the learn, practice, and assess approach and each chapter opens with a short vignette followed by learning outcomes then the text. The chapter is divided into learning objectives and practice questions. Numerous color images and tables reinforce chapter concepts. Each chapter ends with a summary outline, chapter assessments, integrative assessments/critical thinking, and finally, online study tools. The book ends with six appendixes, a glossary, and an index. It is really well done.
Assessment: This is a welcome update to the previous edition. Its unique format is easy to follow and provides continual learning reinforcement. This book is highly recommended and would be a great resource for libraries as well.

Doody's Review Service

An introductory text covering the structure and function of cells, and various body systems, emphasizing the complementary nature of structure and function, homeostasis, interaction between humans and their environment, and metabolic processes. This fifth edition features expanded treatment of such topics as lipids, hydrogen bonds, and lymphocytes; summary charts; six new Topics of Interest boxes; and discussion of recent research in cancer and genetic engineering. Includes color diagrams. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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