The Human Body in Health and Illness - E-Book
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Medical Science, Anatomy, Nursing
| Author: | Barbara Herlihy, PhD(Physiology), RN | ISBN: | 9781455756421 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences | Publication: | March 27, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Saunders | Language: | English |
| Author: | Barbara Herlihy, PhD(Physiology), RN |
| ISBN: | 9781455756421 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Publication: | March 27, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Saunders |
| Language: | English |
Using colorful cartoons, humorous illustrations, and an easy-to-read approach, The Human Body in Health and Illness, 5th Edition makes it fun to learn anatomy & physiology. Step-by-step explanations, clever features, and clinical examples simplify A&P concepts and relate A&P to the real world. Organized by body system, this book shows how each organ is structurally designed to perform specific physiological tasks while demonstrating what happens to the body when a system does not function properly. Written by well-known author and educator Barbara Herlihy, The Human Body in Health and Illness makes A&P concepts easy to understand even if you have a limited background in the sciences.
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Full-color illustrations simplify difficult concepts and complex processes.
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Colorful cartoons use humor to clarify and reinforce the content, making it more memorable, accessible, and reader-friendly.
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Interesting analogies and examples make learning easier, especially if you’re studying A&P for the first time.
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Key terms and objectives are listed at the beginning of every chapter, setting learning expectations and goals, with terms defined in a comprehensive glossary.
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Did You Know boxes include brief vignettes describing clinical scenarios or historical events related toA&P.
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Review tools include chapter summaries, Review Your Knowledge questions*,* and Go Figure! questions relatingtofigures anddiagrams.
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UPDATED illustrations and content keep A&P information current and strengthen an already popular textbook.
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UPDATED Medical Terminology and Disorders tables include pronunciations, derivations, and word parts, along with expanded, in-depth descriptions of the most crucial information.
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UPDATED! The Evolve website assets include practice exams, interactive activities and exercises, the Body Spectrum Online Coloring Book, and more!
Using colorful cartoons, humorous illustrations, and an easy-to-read approach, The Human Body in Health and Illness, 5th Edition makes it fun to learn anatomy & physiology. Step-by-step explanations, clever features, and clinical examples simplify A&P concepts and relate A&P to the real world. Organized by body system, this book shows how each organ is structurally designed to perform specific physiological tasks while demonstrating what happens to the body when a system does not function properly. Written by well-known author and educator Barbara Herlihy, The Human Body in Health and Illness makes A&P concepts easy to understand even if you have a limited background in the sciences.
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Full-color illustrations simplify difficult concepts and complex processes.
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Colorful cartoons use humor to clarify and reinforce the content, making it more memorable, accessible, and reader-friendly.
-
Interesting analogies and examples make learning easier, especially if you’re studying A&P for the first time.
-
Key terms and objectives are listed at the beginning of every chapter, setting learning expectations and goals, with terms defined in a comprehensive glossary.
-
Did You Know boxes include brief vignettes describing clinical scenarios or historical events related toA&P.
-
Review tools include chapter summaries, Review Your Knowledge questions*,* and Go Figure! questions relatingtofigures anddiagrams.
-
UPDATED illustrations and content keep A&P information current and strengthen an already popular textbook.
-
UPDATED Medical Terminology and Disorders tables include pronunciations, derivations, and word parts, along with expanded, in-depth descriptions of the most crucial information.
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UPDATED! The Evolve website assets include practice exams, interactive activities and exercises, the Body Spectrum Online Coloring Book, and more!
