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Designed to provide students with a foundation in understanding and interpreting histologic and cytologic preparations, Color Atlas of Veterinary Histology is a practical benchside reference focusing on the normal histology of eight common domestic species. This Third Edition has been revised with new images, information, and updated terminology throughout. Introductory chapters have also been expanded to offer more complete coverage of the basic types of tissues, providing an even more thorough grounding in the principles of histology. For the first time, the more than 900 photomicrographs are available digitally in an interactive atlas on CD, offering images available for download with zoom capability. The new edition of this veterinary-specific histology atlas provides veterinary and veterinary technician students with an essential pictorial resource for interpreting histologic preparations.
Get an up-close look at canine anatomy with the only complete guide to the dissection of the dog. Utilizing detailed descriptions and more than 300 high-quality color anatomic drawings, Guide to the Dissection of the Dog, 8th Edition walks you through how to perform precise canine dissections while developing your understanding of basic mammalian structure and specific canine features. Each chapter offers self-contained guidance on the dissection of a specific body part, allowing you to perform dissections in whatever sequence your choose. Other helpful features include: an emphasis on the anatomical knowledge and terminology from the Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria; a comprehensive list of all figures and tables; and an extensive list of references for further research. In all, this one-of-a-kind canine dissection manual is the resource you need to better understand and review what you are learning in your first-year dissection course. The only hands-on canine dissection guide available reinforces the information that you learn in your mandatory first-year dissection course. Body part organization follows the order of dissection commonly taught in veterinary schools and enables you to perform dissections in any sequence. More than 300 high-quality color anatomic drawings guide each step-by-step dissection procedure. Radiographs, CAT scans and MR images appear throughout the text where relevant to help you visualize internal anatomic features that can only be revealed through these diagnostic methods. Comprehensive list of tables and figures makes it easy to find key images and information at a glance. Detailed descriptions of anatomical structures ensure the most thorough, precise canine dissections. Clear and easy-to-follow instructions guide you in properly performing dissection techniques. Option of a digital book on Pageburst offers high-resolution illustrations that are directly linked to the text ? letting you search for any text work or anatomic clue and discover any instance of what you want to read more about. NEW! High-resolution digital images have been added throughout the book to provide a clinical context for the drawings and to highlight internal anatomic structures with excellent contrast resolution. NEW! Additional transverse sections of the brain give you the anatomic knowledge you need to accurately interpret MR images. NEW! Updated figure labels and text adhere to the latest Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria.
Providing the ultimate terminology reference for veterinary assistants and technicians, AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO VETERINARY MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, 4e provides an engaging, systematic approach to learning medical terms and understanding basic principles of veterinary medicine. This user-friendly textbook delivers a unique pedagogical presentation that makes it a comprehensive learning resource. Focusing on how medical terms are formed, analyzed, and defined, the text discusses anatomical landmarks, the positioning of animals, and the relationships between body parts. It also introduces terms used in the animal industry. Case studies illustrate how medical terminology is experienced in real-world practice, and an audio wordlist enables readers to hear the terms they are learning.
In 1858, Drs. Henry Gray and Henry Vandyke Carter created a book for their surgical colleagues that established an enduring standard among anatomical texts. After more than 150 years of continuous publication, Gray?s Anatomy remains the definitive, comprehensive reference on the subject, offering ready access to the information you need to ensure safe, effective practice. This 41st edition has been meticulously revised and updated throughout, reflecting the very latest understanding of clinical anatomy from field leaders around the world. The book?s traditional lavish art programme and clear text have been further honed and enhanced, while major advances in imaging techniques and the new insights they bring are fully captured in new state-of-the-art X-ray, CT, MR, and ultrasonic images. Presents the most detailed and dependable coverage of anatomy available anywhere.Regional organization collects all relevant material on each body area together in one place, making access to core information easier for clinical readers.Anatomical information is matched with key clinical information where relevant.Numerous clinical discussions emphasize considerations that may affect medical care.Each chapter has been edited by experts in their field, ensuring access to the very latest evidence-based information on that topic.More than 1,000 completely new photographs, including an extensive electronic collection of the latest X-ray, CT, MR, and histological images.Carefully selected electronic enhancements include additional text, tables, illustrations, labelled imaging and videos ? as well as 24 specially invited ?Commentaries? on new and emerging topics related to anatomy.
Now in its 5th Edition, Conditions in Occupational Therapy: Effect on Occupational Performance is now fully aligned with the DSM-5 and Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, 3rd edition, reflects the most current research and brings in 5 new chapters covering conditions your students will see in practice. This with new features and tools further help enhance this essential book. Each chapter of the 5th Edition follows a consistent format?an opening case, followed by definition and descriptions, incidence and prevalence, signs and symptoms, course and prognosis, medical/surgical management, impact on occupational performance, and finally, two case illustrations. This format helps students to prepare for what they will see in practice. With new instructor resources and case studies that connect up-to-date content to practice, this is an essential resource for both occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students.
Acclaimed for its clear, friendly style, excellent illustrations, leading author team, and compelling theme of exploration, Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, 4e takes a fresh, contemporary approach to the study of neuroscience, emphasizing the biological basis of behavior. The authors? passion for the dynamic field of neuroscience is evident on every page, engaging students and helping them master the material. In just a few years, the field of neuroscience has been transformed by exciting new technologies and an explosion of knowledge about the brain. The human genome has been sequenced, sophisticated new methods have been developed for genetic engineering, and new methods have been introduced to enable visualization and stimulation of specific types of nerve cells and connections in the brain. The new Fourth Edition has been fully updated to reflect these and other rapid advances in the field, while honoring its commitment to be student-friendly with striking new illustrations, additional animations, and an unparalleled array of online resources.
The gold standard of neuroscience texts?updated with hundreds of brand-new images and fully revised content in every chapterDoody's Core Titles for 2021! For more than 40 years, Principles of Neural Science has helped readers understand the link between the human brain and behavior. As the renowned text has shown, all behavior is an expression of neural activity and the future of both clinical neurology and psychiatry is dependent on the progress of neural science. Fully updated, this sixth edition of the landmark reference reflects the latest research, clinical perspectives, and advances in the field. It offers an unparalleled perspective on the the current state and future of neural science. This new edition features:Unmatched coverage of how the nerves, brain, and mind functionNEW chapters on: - The Computational Bases of Neural Circuits that Mediate Behavior - Brain-Machine Interfaces - Decision-Making and ConsciousnessNEW section on the neuroscientific principles underlying the disorders of the nervous systemExpanded coverage of the different forms of human memoryHighly detailed chapters on stroke, Parkinson?s disease, and multiple sclerosis2,200 images, including 300 new color illustrations, diagrams, radiology studies, and PET scansPrinciples of Neural Science, Sixth Edition benefits from a cohesive organization, beginning with an insightful overview of the interrelationships between the brain, nervous system, genes, and behavior. The text is divided into nine sections: Part I: Overall Perspective provides an overview of the broad themes of neural science, including the basic anatomical organization of the nervous system and the genetic bases of nervous system function and behavior.Part II: Cell and Molecular Biology of Cells of the Nervous System examines the basic properties of nerve cells, including the generation and conduction of propagated signaling. Part III: Synaptic Transmission focuses on the electrophysiological and molecular mechanism of synaptic transmission with chapters on neuronal excitability, neurotransmitters, and transmitter release. Part IV: Perception discusses the various aspects of sensory perception, including how information from the primary organs of sensation is transmitted to and processed by the central nervous system. Part V: Movement considers the neural mechanisms underlying movement and examines a new treatment that addresses how the basal ganglia regulate the selection of motor actions and instantiate reinforcement learning. Part VI: The Biology of Emotion, Motivation and Homeostasis examines the neural mechanisms by which subcortical areas mediate homeostatic control mechanisms, emotions, and motivation. Part VII: Development and the Emergence of Behavior looks at the nervous system from early embryonic differentiation to the formation and elimination of synapses. Part VIII: Learning, Memory, Language and Cognition expands on the previous section, examining the cellular mechanisms of implicit and explicit memory storage, as well as decision-making and consciousness. Part IX: explores the neural mechanisms underlying diseases and disorders of the nervous system, including autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, schizophrenia, and anxiety.
Available for the first time in Achieve, the definitive reference text for biochemistry Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8e helps students focus on the most important aspects of biochemistry-- the principles! Dave Nelson, Michael Cox, and new co-author Aaron Hoskins identify the most important principles of biochemistry and direct student attention to these with icons and resources targeted to each principle. The 8th edition has been fully updated for focus, approachability, and up-to-date content. New and updated end-of-chapter questions -all available in the Achieve problem library with error-specific feedback and thorough solutions. These questions went through a rigorous development process to ensure they were robust, engaging and accurate. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8e continues to help students navigate the complex discipline of biochemistry with a clear and coherent presentation. Renowned authors David Nelson, Michael Cox, and new co-author Aaron Hoskins have focused this eighth edition around the fundamental principles to help students understand and navigate the most important aspects of biochemistry. Text features and digital resources in the new Achieve platform emphasize this focus on the principles, while coverage of recent discoveries and the most up-to-date research provide fascinating context for learning the dynamic discipline of biochemistry.Achieve supports educators and students throughout the full range of instruction, including assets suitable for pre-class preparation, in-class active learning, and post-class study and assessment. The pairing of a powerful new platform with outstanding biochemistry content provides an unrivaled learning experience.
Grounding its coverage in experiments, Molecular Cell Biology emphasizes medical relevance while fousing on the information which defines our understanding of cell biology.
The bestselling textbook for undergraduate ecology courses, Ecology is an easy-to-read and well-organized text for instructors and students to explore the basics of the field. Bowman and Hacker motivate students with an engaging case study-driven, conceptual approach that highlights relevantapplications and data-driven examples. The new fifth edition is available in a dynamic and interactive Enhanced eBook at an affordable price.
The new fourth edition of Ecology maintains its focus on providing an easy to read and well organized text for instructors and students to explore the basics of ecology. This edition also continues with an increasing emphasis on enhancing student quantitative and problem solving skills. A new Hone Your Problem Solving Skills series has been added to the set of review questions at the end of each chapter. The questions expose students to hypothetical situations or existing data sets, and allow them to work through data analysis and interpretation to better understand ecological concepts. New for this edition, additional Analyzing Data exercises have been added to the Companion Website. These exercises enable students to enhance their essential skills sets, such as performing calculations, making graphs, designing experiments, and interpreting results. Recognizing the increasing evidence and effects of climate change on ecological systems, additional Climate Change Connections have been added. These vignettes help students appreciate the many consequences of global climate change on the distributions and functions of organisms as well as the ecosystems they depend on. Finally, the authors also revised and strengthened key pedagogical features of Ecology.For StudentsCompanion Website The Ecology Companion Website offers students a wealth of study and review material. Access to the site is included with each new copy of the textbook. The Companion Website includes: Chapter Outlines and Summaries Hands On Problem Solving Exercises that provide practical experience working with experimental data and interpreting results from simulations and models. Analyzing Data Exercises companions to the in book exercises that give students extra practice with quantitative skills. Climate Change Connections explore the links between the ecological concepts and climate change. Web Extensions expand on the coverage of selected topics introduced in the textbook. Online Quizzes are a great way for students to check their comprehension of the material covered in each chapter (instructor registration required). Web Stats Review a brief statistics primer for ecology Flashcards, Suggested Readings, and GlossaryFor Instructors(All instructor resources are available to adopting instructors online. Instructor registration is required.)Instructor's Resource LibraryThe Ecology Instructor's Resource Library includes a variety of resources to aid instructors in course planning, lecture development, and student assessment. The IRL includes: Figures & Tables: All of the textbook's figures (including photos) and tables are provided as JPEGs, both with and without balloon captions, optimized for use in presentations. Complex figures are provided in both whole and split versions. PowerPoint Resources: Three different PowerPoint presentations are provided for each chapter of the textbook:* Figures: All figures and tables from each chapter, with titles and full captions.* Lecture: A complete lecture outline, including selected figures.* Hands On Problems: Instructor versions of all Hands On Problems are provided in ready to use presentations. Hands On Problem Solving Exercises: In addition to the instructor versions mentioned above, the student versions of the exercises from the Companion Website, with answers, are included in Microsoft Word format. Answers to Analyzing Data Exercises: Complete answers for all of the online Analyzing Data companion exercises.Test BankThe Ecology, Fourth Edition, Test Bank includes a thorough set of questions for each chapter. All important concepts are covered, and additional quantitative questions have been added for the fourth edition. Each question is referenced to a specific chapter heading and concept number, and is categorized according to Bloom's Taxonomy. All of the questions from the Companion Website online quizzes are also included. The Test Bank is provided in three formats: Microsoft Word (by chapter) Diploma (software included): Diploma is a powerful, easy to use exam creation program that lets you quickly assemble exams using any combination of publisher provided questions and your own questions. Blackboard: Question bank files ready to import into your Blackboard course.Online QuizzingThe Companion Website includes an online quiz for each chapter of the textbook. Via the instructor's website, these quizzes can be assigned or opened for use by students as self quizzes. Custom quizzes can be created using any combination of publisher provided questions and instructor created questions. Quiz results are stored in an online gradebook and can be exported.
For undergraduate courses in Evolution By presenting evolutionary biology as a dynamic, ongoing research effort and organizing discussions around questions, this best-selling text helps you think like a scientist as you learn about evolution. The authors convey the excitement and logic of evolutionary science by introducing principles through recent and classical studies, and by emphasizing real-world applications. In the Fifth Edition, co-author Jon Herron takes the lead in streamlining and updating content to reflect key changes in the field. The design and art program have also been updated for enhanced clarity.
