Seeley's Anatomy & Physiology

Key differences between 11th and 10th editions

• Time lapse between publications: 2 years (2013 vs 2011).
• The First edition of this A&P text was written by Rod R. Seeley and published in 1989.
• There are many new Microbes In Your Body features throughout the book.
• Key changes in the Eleventh Edition :
• Chapter 1: Predict question on negative feedback mechanism.
• Chapter 2: New material explaining the role of electron shells and electronegativity in the formation of chemical bonds.
• Chapter 3: New section 3.11 on cellular aspects of aging.
• Chapter 5: New section 5.6 on burns.
• Chapter 6: Section 6.3 has predict question.
• Chapter 7:
• X-ray of a normal spine
• MRI scan of fused cervical vertebrae
• Chapter 8:
• Realignment of teeth with orthodontic braces as an example of movement possible in gomphosis.
• Hyperextension may be either a normal movement or an abnormal movement.
• Latest conceptions about anatomy and physiology of temporomandibular joint, new perspectives on treatment of TMJ disorders.
• Chapter 13: The role of reticular formation in arousal and awareness.
• Chapter 19: Latest data about effectiveness of MMR vaccination program.
• Chapter 26: New FDA Nutrition Facts label.
• Chapter 28 : New section 28.2 on meiosis, a form of cell division.
• Chapter 29: New cell-free DNA screening for fetal chromosomal abnormalities.