ISBN:
9780323498418
Copyright:
2018
Publication Date:
11-27-2017
Page Count:
576
Imprint:
Saunders
List Price:
$66.99
The Human Body in Health and Illness - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 6th Edition
by Barbara Herlihy, PhD(Physiology), RN
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
ISBN:
9780323498418
Copyright:
2018
Publication Date:
11-27-2017
Page Count:
576
Imprint:
Saunders
List Price:
$66.99
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Break free from ordinary A&P with Herlihy! The Human Body in Health and Illness, 6th Edition uses hundreds of illustrations, colorful cartoons, and an easy-to-read writing style to simplify Anatomy & Physiology concepts. Organized by body system, this text provides clear, step-by-step explanations and clinical examples showing how each organ works. It also demonstrates what happens to the body when a system does not function properly. An Evolve companion website adds animations and other useful features to promote effective teaching and learning. With its fun, non-intimidating approach to A&P, this resource is ideal for students who are beginning a healthcare career.
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- New animations from the brand-new Elsevier animation collection bring difficult concepts to life.
- New illustrations boost student comprehension by showing more step-by-step processes, and include new review questions relating to the illustrations.
- UPDATED content includes additional chapter review questions.
- NEW! More pronunciations and new med term activities are included, and additional bullet point lists emphasize important information.
- Full-color illustrations simplify difficult concepts and complex processes, accurately depicting anatomy, physiology, and disease.
- Colorful cartoons use humor to clarify and reinforce the content, making it more memorable, accessible, and easy to understand.
- Key terms and objectives begin every chapter, setting learning expectations and goals, with terms defined in a comprehensive glossary.
- Interesting analogies, examples, and anecdotes make learning easier and bring science to life.
- Useful learning and review features include Re-Think questions, Ramp It Up! and As You Age boxes, plus Did You Know boxes with clinical scenarios and historical vignettes.
- Focus on medical terminology make this text ideal for courses combining Anatomy & Physiology with Med Term, including Medical Terminology and Disorders tables with pronunciations, derivations, and word parts, along with frequent reference to common medical terminology.
- Integrated pathophysiology is threaded throughout the text for greater understanding — pathophysiology is not an afterthought.
- Coverage of common diagnostic procedures and pharmacological topics prepares students for more advanced health science courses and for clinical practice.
- Evolve companion website includes animations, learning activities, and review tools for students; for instructors, Evolve includes TEACH lesson plans, PowerPoint® lecture slides, a test bank, answer keys, and more.
- A study guide offers fun and practical exercises to help students review, understand, and remember basic A&P. Sold separately.
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- New animations bring difficult concepts to life.
- New illustrations show more step-by-step processes, and include new review questions to help you understand the concepts depicted.
- UPDATED content includes additional chapter review questions.
- NEW! More pronunciations and new med term activities are included.
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1. Introduction to the Human Body
2. Basic Chemistry
3. Cells
4. Cell Metabolism
5. Microbiology Basics
6. Tissues and Membranes
7. Integumentary System and Body Temperature
8. Skeletal System
9. Muscular System
10. Nervous System: Nervous Tissue and Brain
11. Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves
12. Autonomic Nervous System
13. Sensory System
14. Endocrine System
15. Blood
16. Anatomy of the Heart
17. Function of the Heart
18. Anatomy of the Blood Vessels
19. Functions of the Blood Vessels
20. Lymphatic System
21. Immune System
22. Respiratory System
23. Digestive System
24. Urinary System
25. Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
26. Reproductive Systems
27. Human Development and Heredity
Most review copies are eBooks – how fast!
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Any student who attempts to request a review copy will be reported to the school's faculty and administration.