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CliffsStudySolver Anatomy & Physiology

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This book basically gives a short, flashcard style summary before it goes into a handful of questions on what you just read. Not a very good book on helping you grasp A & P. I would say that this book would only come in handy as a quick review after having studied something like A & P, by E. Marieb. A & P the easy way, from Barron's easy way series is a more useful study guide.

I bought this book as a very basic overview of a&p for the pharmacy entrance exam. I didn't need anything indepth. Even with my low standards, I was still disappointed. The book is simplified down to the point where its not even correct anymore. For instance, on page 83, discussing transcription it says: "RNA leaves the nucleolus and picks up the chemical coded message from the DNA. The process of "picking up" the coded message is called transcription. RNA then leaves the nucleus with the coded message and travels to the ribosomes".

The way transcription actually works is that a copy of RNA (premessenger RNA) is made from a strand of DNA and modified into messenger RNA, and then sent out of the nucleus to ribosomes. RNA doesn't go to DNA for anything after its made, RNA is copied from a strand of DNA.

I only read one page, and that page was incorrect. That's pretty bad. Luckily Barnes and Noble has a good return policy.

This is a good supplementary text for people who have had
the course before. There are occasional statements which can
be debated as to their accuracy. Generally, the coverage
of anatomy and physiology is complete. i.e.

o Introductory terms, Body Quadrants etc.
o Chemical terms pertaining to the body
o Cells, tissues and the integumentary systems
o Axial Skeletal System
o Appendicular Skeletal System
o Muscular System
o Nervous and Central Nervous System etc.

The volume has hundreds of questions to help prepare the student
for rigorous exams . In addition, there are extensive diagrams
which depict the anterior and posterior body parts prominently.

The best way to utilize this book is to do some questions every
day until the material has been mastered. In addition, the
pre-test is useful in identifying the body of material which you
need to study very carefully prior to entering any comprehensive examination.

Individual students might benefit by reviewing collegiate
biology before utilizing this text. Collegiate biology
intersects with anatomy/physiology in the following areas:
o tissue, nerves, blood

o digestive system

o respiratory system

o musculoskeletal system

o central nervous system

o circulatory system

o excretory system, digestive

o immune system

o homeostasis

o reproduction

o genes

o cells, nucleus, golgi, mitochondria

o chemistry and chemical reactions

i love this book as a supplement for a&p. Of course you cant use it as your main text but it takes what you learn in class and breaks it down in an understandable way. And its pretty cheap.

This book is very helpful for learning A&P and has chapter practice tests. It has helped alot with my class.

This is the perfect book to help with my college class. It's easy to read and use!