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Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyle)) Kindle Edition

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Learn about the human body from the inside out

Some people think that knowing about what goes on inside the human body can sap life of its mystery—which is too bad for them. Anybody who's ever taken a peak under the hood knows that the human body, and all its various structures and functions, is a realm of awe-inspiring complexity and countless wonders. The dizzying dance of molecule, cell, tissue, organ, muscle, sinew, and bone that we call life can be a thing of breathtaking beauty and humbling perfection.

Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies combines anatomical terminology and function so you'll learn not only names and terms but also gain an understanding of how the human body works. Whether you're a student, an aspiring medical, healthcare or fitness professional, or just someone who's curious about the human body and how it works, this book offers you a fun, easy way to get a handle on the basics of anatomy and physiology.

  • Understand the meaning 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 insight into how the structures and systems function in sickness and health

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

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Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies
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Publication Date March 2017 May 2018 May 2019
Which Guide Is Right For Me? Plain-English explanations of Anatomy & Physiology basics plus the tougher stuff with step-by-step examples you can understand and apply inside and outside of the classroom. Hundreds of exercises and quizzes to test your Anatomy & Physiology knowledge. Perfect companion to Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies. Quick, easy-to-follow lessons on the most important Anatomy concepts. Covers critical learnings and key terms to help you prepare for your Anatomy exams.
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Take a fantastic voyage through the human body

Ready to find out what makes you tick? This book is a fun, easy way to get a handle on anatomy and physiology. It introduces you to the different cells, tissues, and organs of the human body—explaining what they do and how they work together. Whether you’re a student, an aspiring MD, a fitness professional, or you’re just curious about your body’s parts and processes, this beautifully illustrated guide is a great place to start.

Inside...

  • Scientific terminology made easy
  • The anatomical structures and organization of the human body
  • Bodily functions, from the senses to reproduction
  • Components of the body’s systems and how they interact
  • How the body develops, repairs itself, and is affected by disease

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Take a fantastic voyage through the human body

Ready to find out what makes you tick? This book is a fun, easy way to get a handle on anatomy and physiology. It introduces you to the different cells, tissues, and organs of the human body―explaining what they do and how they work together. Whether you’re a student, an aspiring MD, a fitness professional, or you’re just curious about your body’s parts and processes, this beautifully illustrated guide is a great place to start.

Inside...

  • Scientific terminology made easy
  • The anatomical structures and organization of the human body
  • Bodily functions, from the senses to reproduction
  • Components of the body’s systems and how they interact
  • How the body develops, repairs itself, and is affected by disease

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XJNTGXC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 3rd edition (March 8, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 8, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 11.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 361 pages
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Customers find the book informative and helpful for learning anatomy and physiology. They appreciate the simple explanations and organization of the content. Many consider it a great value for money. However, some feel it lacks sufficient depth to be used alone as a study tool.

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Customers find the book helpful for learning anatomy and physiology. They say it helps them understand complicated concepts in an easy-to-understand way, and is a great study aid. The book follows their textbook but doesn't include unnecessary information. It also breaks down definitions and explains in layman's terms.

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Customers find the book's content and presentation easy to follow. They appreciate the simple explanations and detailed charts. The book is organized well and a good read for Biology classes. Customers appreciate the clear language using medical vocabulary and everyday English.

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  • Ashley R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for college classes
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025
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    I got this for my General Anatomy & Physiology class, on recommendation from a friend. It is so helpful! I like that it had plenty of information to supplement what I was learning in class. I passed the class and am now using it again in Advanced Anatomy & Physiology!
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  • Willie Matthews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Precision in documentation
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
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    Thanks this helps alit
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  • Meg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Condition and Good Refresher Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025
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    Came in excellent condition! Really good book that is very helpful for learning Anatomy and Physiology and for using it as a refresher (this is why I got it!)
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  • Coloratura Kiki
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Little Too Basic
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2020
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    I bought this book for my niece, who is studying for the RHDS exam. She finds it good, as far as it goes. However, it's a little too basic for her needs. I am helping her study, and I see what she means. The entire section on the skeletal system only comprises pages 89 to 115, inclusive. In addition, we didn't like the use of humor in the book, but I think almost all of the "Dummies" books are written that way. If you're just looking for an overview of human anatomy and physiology, however, this will probably be okay. And, if you're a high school student, this should fill the bill as well. But for professional people, beyond the high school level, I think the book is a little light. It does contain diagrams, and it explains human anatomy and physiology in terms anyone can understand. If you stick with it, you can read it in a day easily. It wasn't a total loss for my niece; she just needs more.
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  • amelia grace
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
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    I took A&P last year and wanted a book to help me refresh what I learned, and this definitely does the job! I was suprised how a years worth of college A&P content was able to fit into this book and be so simplified! Definitely wish I had this as a study tool.
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  • A. Ruth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Informative but makes me want to yeet myself off a bridge!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2023
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    This book is clear and informative. It's fairly helpful to use alongside the college textbook.

    It says in the opening that you can get through it in a couple of sit downs. Unfortunately for me, I am either very stupid or just too disinterested in this subject to move through it that quickly. It took me a couple of hours to get through two chapters. Hating every minute of this topic. Good luck to everyone facing this prerequisite. Don't worry I'm not becoming a nurse. Thank God for us all.
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  • Luis Enrique Rodriguez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gran libro
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
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    Buen libro para aquellos interesados en las funciones del organismo humano
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  • Kemeesha
    3.0 out of 5 stars A&P
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
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    I got this book as a first time college student taking A&P together. It is as described but idk if it is as helpful as I thought it would be.
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  • Cliente de Amazon
    1.0 out of 5 stars Pésimo producto
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 4, 2024
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    Me enviaron un libro usado, rayado, subrayado y hasta con post it's para separar páginas, eso no es un descuido pues claramente se ve que es usado, me decepciona este vendedor
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    Reviewed in Mexico on August 4, 2024
    Me enviaron un libro usado, rayado, subrayado y hasta con post it's para separar páginas, eso no es un descuido pues claramente se ve que es usado, me decepciona este vendedor
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  • Richard Sawchuk
    5.0 out of 5 stars Knowledge of the human body.
    Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2024
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    Excellent for referral purposes.
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  • Aws
    3.0 out of 5 stars No details but simple
    Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on March 26, 2023
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    As medical student i don't advice people to buy the book because it does not have details and lacks very much image i for example muscles of upper limb or lower limb but very simple for people who are interested in not getting deeper into medical field
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  • Sean W
    5.0 out of 5 stars In depth
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2022
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    A good intro to anatomy and physiology, goes into quite some depth on the subject and packed with information. Can be quite hard to remember but useful if studying and advisable to read more than once.
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  • Sue F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for A and P
    Reviewed in France on October 1, 2020
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    Worth getting if like me you need some help with anatomy and physiology. Easy to understand.
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