The Human Body in Health and Illness
7th Edition
by Barbara Herlihy PhD (Physiology) RN (Author)
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.
DETAILS:
Year: 2022
Pages: 586
Language: English
Format: PDF
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN-10: 032371126X
ISBN-13: 978-0323711265, 9780323711265
ASIN: B0943WB9Z6
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