Anatomy & Physiology (includes A&P Online course)

<p>A&P may be complicated, but learning it doesn't have to be! <b>Anatomy & Physiology, 11th Edition </b>uses a clear, easy-to-read approach to tell the story of the human body’s structure and function. Color-coded<b> illustrations</b>, case studies, and <i>Clear View of the Human Body</i> transparencies help you see the "Big Picture" of A&P. To jump-start learning, each unit begins by reviewing what you have already learned and previewing what you are about to learn. Short chapters simplify concepts with bite-size chunks of information. </p><ul><b> <li>Conversational, storytelling writing style</b> breaks down information into brief chapters and chunks of information,<b> </b>making it easier to understand concepts.</li> <li><b>1,400 full-color photographs and drawings</b> bring difficult A&P concepts to life and illustrate the most current scientific knowledge.</li> <li><b>UNIQUE! <i>Clear View of the Human Body</i> transparencies</b> allow you to peel back the layers of the body, with a 22-page, full-color insert showing the male and female human body along several planes.</li> <li><b><i>The Big Picture</i> and <i>Cycle of Life</i> sections</b> in each chapter help you comprehend the interrelation of body systems and how the structure and function of these change in relation to age and development.</li> <li><b>Interesting sidebars</b> include boxed features such as <i>Language of Science </i>and<i> Language of Medicine, Mechanisms of Disease, Health Matters, Diagnostic Study, FYI, Sport and Fitness, </i>and <i>Career Choices</i>.</li> <li><b>Learning features</b> include outlines, key terms, and study hints at the start of each chapter.</li> <li><b>Chapter summaries, review questions, and critical thinking questions</b> help you consolidate learning after reading each chapter.</li> <li><b><i>Quick Check</i> questions </b>in each chapter reinforce learning by prompting you to review what you have just read.</li> <li><b>UNIQUE! Comprehensive glossary </b>includes more terms than in similar textbooks, each with an easy pronunciation guide and simplified translation of word parts — essential features for learning to use scientific and medical terminology!</li></ul><ul><b> <li>NEW! Updated content</b> reflects more accurately the diverse spectrum of humanity.</li> <li><b>NEW! Updated chapter</b>s include <i>Homeostasis, Central Nervous System, Lymphatic System, Endocrine Regulation, Endocrine Glands, </i>and<i> Blood Vessels.</i></li> <li><b>NEW! Additional and updated <i>Connect It!</i> articles</b> on the Evolve website, called out in the text, help to illustrate, clarify, and apply concepts.</li> <li><b>NEW!</b> <b>Seven guided 3-D learning modules</b> are included for Anatomy & Physiology<i>.</li></ul></i>