Anatomy and Physiology for Dummies

Whether you’re an aspiring health-care or fitness professional or just somebody who’s curious about the human body and how it works, this book offers you a fun, easy way get a handle on the basics of anatomy and physiology.  In no time you’ll:

• Understand the meanings of terms in anatomy and physiology
• Get to know the body’s anatomical structures—from head to toe
• Explore the body’s systems and how they interact to keep us alive
• Gain insights into how the structures and systems function in sickness and health
• Understand the human reproductive system and how it creates new life

Written in plain English and illustrated with dozens of beautiful illustrations, Anatomy and Physiology For Dummies covers everything from atoms to cells to organs, including:

• Anatomic position and the divisions of the body
• Increasingly magnified aspects of the body, from atoms to organs to systems
• The anatomy and pathophysiology of the skeleton, muscles and skin
• The anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of the nervous, endocrine and circulatory systems
• The anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the respiratory, digestive, urinary and immune systems
• The anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the reproductive system
• Keeping the body healthy through good nutrition

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about your body from the inside out. Let Anatomy and Physiology For Dummies be your guide on a fantastic voyage through a world of countless wonders.