Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Textbook

An investigative approach.

New Editions!

Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Textbook, Complete and Short Versions Seventh Edition
by Harold J. Benson, Stanley E. Gunstream, Arthur Talaro and Kathleen P. Talaro, all of Pasadena City College

Written by one of the most respected author teams in college publishing, Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Textbook is designed for introductory courses, and offers a broad spectrum of topics and extensive histological content. Now with a new, completely updated design, both the Complete and Short versions are written and designed with a focus on educating the student. In addition to dozens of effective exercises, these manuals are unique in that students are asked to label many of the figures to reinforce concepts. Both versions have been researched and structured to be the most comprehensive and up-to-date laboratory textbooks available.

The Complete Version utilizes the cat as the primary laboratory specimen. The Complete Version is an educational leader that is recognized for being self-contained, detailed, and logical in its approach. Now with a fresh, new design, this manual contains an extensive, full-color histology atlas with descriptive annotations.

The Short Version is ideal for one– or two–semester labs not using a primary animal dissection specimen. Succinct background information makes the 68 exercises interesting and effective.

Updated features of both versions include:

New, fresh design.

New histology quizzes reinforce tissue recognition.

Lab set-up illustrations show how to prepare laboratory equipment.

New illustrations include the microscope; cell anatomy; neuromuscular junction; myofilament structure; the ultrastructure of a muscle fiber; fetal circulation; anatomy of the kidney; and male and female reproductive organs. The muscle illustrations have also been re-worked to be more lifelike.

Eponyms have been replaced with more proper, scientific anatomical terms making this manual more accurate and scientifically correct.

Slice of Life Videodisc images can be easily accessed using the bar code reader now located in the Instructor’s Manual.

Updated, Intelitool exercises featuring five separate exercises specifically prepared for use with the Intelitool software/hardware systems.

Complete Version 1999 • 672 pages • wire coil ISBN 0-697-28255-4 Supplements for each manual: Instructor’s Manual/80 histology slides

Contents–Complete Version

Part 1 Some Fundamentals
1 Anatomical Terminology
2 Body Cavities and Membranes
*3 Organ Systems: Rat Dissection

Part 2 Cells and Tissues
4 Microscopy
5 Basic Cell Structure
6 Mitosis
7 Osmosis and Cell Membrane Integrity
8 Hydrogen Ion Concentration
9 Buffering Systems
10 Epithelial Tissues
11 Connective Tissues
12 The Integument

Part 3 The Skeletal System
13 The Skeletal Plan
14 The Skull
15 The Vetebral Column and Thorax
16 The Appendicular Skeleton
17 Articulations

Part 4 The Nerve Muscle Relationship
18 The Nerve Cells
19 The Muscle Cells
20 The Neuromuscular Junction

Part 5 Instrumentation
21 Electrodes and Input Transducers
22 Amplifiers, Panel Meters, and Oscilloscopes
23 Gilson Chart Recorders
24 The Narco Physiograph®
25 The Electronic Stimulator
26 The Intelitool System

Part 6 Skeletal Muscle Physiology
27 The Physiochemical Properties of Muscle Contraction
28 Mapping of Motor Points
29 Muscle Contraction Experiments: Using Chart Recorders
30 Muscle Contraction Experiments: Using the Intelitool Physiogrip
31 The Effects of Drugs on Muscle Contraction
32 Electromyography

Part 7 The Major Skeletal Muscles
33 Muscle Structure
34 Body Movements
35 Cat Dissection: Skin Removal
36 Head and Neck Muscles
37 Trunk and Shoulder Muscles
38 Upper Extremity Muscles
39 Abdominal, Pelvic Muscles and Intercostal Muscles
40 Lower Extremity Muscles

Part 8 The Nervous System
41 The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Reflex Arcs
42 Somatic Reflexes
43 The Patellar Reflex: Using the Intelitool Flexicomp
44 Action Potential Velocities
45 Brain Anatomy: External
46 Brain Anatomy: Internal
47 Electroencephalography

Part 9 The Sense Organs
48 Anatomy of the Eye
49 Visual Tests
50 The Ear: Its Role in Hearing
51 The Ear: Its Role in Equilibrium
The Histology Atlas

Part 10 Hematology
52 A White Blood Cell Study: The Differential WBC Count
53 Total Blood Cell Counts
54 Hemoglobin Percent Measurement
55 Packed Red Cell Volume
56 Coagulation Time
57 Sedimentation Rate
58 Blood Typing

Part 11 The Cardiovascular System
59 Anatomy of the Heart
60 Cardiovascular Sounds
61 Heart Rate Control
62 Electrocardiogram Monitoring: Using Chart Recorders
63 Electrocardiogram Monitoring: Using the Intelitool Cardiocomp
64 Pulse Monitoring
65 Blood Pressure Monitoring
66 A Polygraph Study of the Cardiac Cycle
67 Peripheral Circulation Control (Frog)
68 The Arteries and Veins
69 Fetal Circulation
70 The Lymphatic System and the Immune Response

Part 12 The Respiratory System
71 The Respiratory Organs
72 Hyperventilation and Rebreathing
73 The Diving Reflex
74 The Valsalva Maneuver
75 Spirometry: Lung Capacities
76 Spirometry: The FEVt Test
77 Spirometry: Using the Intelitiool Spirocomp

Part 13 Autonomic Responses to Physical and Psychological Factors
78 Response to Physical Stress: Monitoring Physical Fitness Training
79 Response to Psychological Stress Lie Detection
80 A Biofeedback Demonstration

Part 14 The Digestive System
81 Anatomy of the Digestive System
82 Intestinal Motility
83 The Chemistry of Hydrolysis
84 Factors Affecting Hydrolysis

Part 15 The Excretory System
85 Anatomy of the Urinary System
86 Urine: Composition and Tests

Part 16 The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
87 The Endocrine Glands
88 The Reproductive System
89 Fertilization and Early Embryology (Sea Urchin)
Histology Self-Quizzes
Laboratory Reports

Appendixes
A: Tables
B: Tests and Methods
C: Physiograph® Sample Records
Reading References

Contents–Short Version

Part 1 Some Fundamentals
1 Anatomical Terminology
2 Body Cavities and Membranes
3 Organ Systems: Rat Dissection

Part 2 Cells and Tissues
4 Microscopy
5 Basic Cell Structure
6 Mitosis
7 Osmosis and Cell Membrane Integrity
8 Epithelial Tissues
9 Connective Tissues
10 The Integument

Part 3 The Skeletal System
11 The Skeletal Plan
12 The Skull
13 The Vertebral Column and Thorax
14 The Appendicular Skeleton
15 Articulation

Part 4 Skeletal Muscle Physiology
16 Electronic Instrumentation
17 Muscle Structure
18 Body Movements
19 Nerve and Muscle Tissues
20 The Neuromuscular Junction
21 The Physiochemical Nature of Muscle Contraction
22 Muscle Contraction Experiments: Using Chart Recorders
23 Muscle Contraction Experiments: Using the Intellitool Physiogrip™
24 Electromyography

Part 5 The Major Skeletal Muscles
25 Head and Neck Muscles
26 Trunk and Shoulder Muscles
27 Upper Extremity Muscles
28 Abdominal and Pelvic Muscles
29 Lower Extremity Muscles

Part 6 The Nervous System
30 The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Reflex Arcs
31 Somatic/Reflexes
32 The Patellar Reflex: Using the Intellitool Flexicomp™
33 Brain Anatomy: External
34 Brain Anatomy: Internal

Part 7 The Sense Organs
35 Anatomy of the Eye
36 Visual Tests
37 The Ear: Its Role in Hearing
38 The Ear: Its Role in Equilibrium
The Histology Atlas

Part 8 Hematology
39 A White Blood Cell Study: The Differential WBC Count
40 Total Blood Cell Counts
41 Hemoglobin Percentage Measurement
42 Packed Red Cell Volume
43 Coagulation Time
44 Blood Typing

Part 9 The Cardiovascular System
45 Anatomy of the Heart
46 Cardiovascular Sounds
47 Electrocardiogram Monitoring: Using Chart Recorders
48 Electrocardiogram Monitoring: Using the Intellitool Cardiocomp™
49 Pulse Monitoring
50 Blood Pressure Monitoring
51 Peripheral Circulation Control (Frog)
52 The Arteries and Veins
53 Fetal Circulation
54 The Lymphatic System and the Immune Response

Part 10 The Respiratory System
55 The Respiratory Organs
56 Hyperventilation and Rebreathing
57 The Diving Reflex
58 The Valsalva Maneuver
59 Spirometry: Lung Capacities
60 Spirometry: The FEV_T Test
61 Spirometry: Using the Intellitool Spirocomp™

Part 11 The Digestive System
62 Anatomy of the Digestive System
63 The Chemistry of Hydrolysis
64 Factors Affecting Hydrolysis

Part 12 The Excretory System
65 Anatomy of the Urinary System
66 Urine: Composition and Tests

Part 13 The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
67 The Endocrine System
68 The Reproductive System
Laboratory Reports

Appendixes
A Tables
B Tests and Methods
C Physiograph® Sample Records

Reading References

Short Version

1999•512 pages•wire coil
ISBN 0-697-28253-8
Supplements for each manual: Instructor’s Manual/80 histology slides

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