Colorful cartoons, engaging learning aids, and an easy-to-read
approach make it enjoyable to learn A&P! The Human Body in
Health and Illness, 7th Edition introduces you to the anatomy and
physiology concepts you'll really use in healthcare practice.
Organized by body systems, this text simplifies the
often-intimidating subject of A&P with clear, step-by-step
explanations, hundreds of full-color drawings, fascinating
anecdotes, relevant clinical examples, and vivid online animations.
It illustrates how each organ system is designed to function - and
what happens when a system fails. Written by well-known educator
Barbara Herlihy, this text is an ideal solution for students whose
background in the sciences is limited. Colorful cartoons use humor
to clarify and reinforce the content, making it more memorable,
accessible, and easy to understand. Engaging learning and review
features include Re-Think questions, Ramp It Up! and As You Age
boxes, Sum It Up! boxes synthesizing key concepts, and Do You Know
boxes with clinical scenarios and historical vignettes. Fascinating
analogies, examples, and anecdotes make learning easier and bring
science to life, even for students who have little or no background
in biology, chemistry, or physics. Full-color illustrations
simplify difficult concepts and complex processes, accurately
depicting anatomy, physiology, and disease. Focus on medical
terminology includes Medical Terminology and Disorders tables with
pronunciations, derivations, and word parts, along with references
to commonly used medical terminology. Evolve website enhances
student understanding with animations, interactive learning
activities, and review tools. Study guide offers fun and practical
exercises as well as multiple-choice practice tests to help
students review, understand, and remember basic A&P. Sold
separately. Key terms and objectives are listed at the beginning of
every chapter to set learning goals and expectations, with key
terms including a page reference, pronunciation guide, and
definition in a comprehensive glossary. NEW! Updated content
throughout reflects the latest research on physiology,
pathophysiology, and pharmacology, especially with regard to the
immune system. NEW Work It boxes are highlighted with a special
icon, and emphasize the importance of exercise and physical
activity on body systems. NEW What If? questions (e.g., "What would
happen if you were deficient in iron?") help students apply their
knowledge to the practice setting, as part of a proven active
learning strategy.
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