Structure & Function of the Body - E-Book: Structure & Function of the Body - E-Book, Edition 15

Kevin T. Patton · Gary A. Thibodeau

2015年12月 · Elsevier Health Sciences

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Mastering the essentials of anatomy, physiology, and even medical terminology has never been easier! Using simple, conversational language and vivid animations and illustrations, Structure & Function of the Body, 15th Edition walks readers through the normal structure and function of the human body and what the body does to maintain homeostasis.

• Conversational and clear writing style
makes content easy to read and understand.
• Full-color design contains more than 400 drawings and photos.
• Clear View of the Human Body is a unique, full-color, semi-transparent insert depicting the human body (male and female) in layers.
• Animation Direct callouts direct readers to Evolve for an animation about a specific topic.
• Updated study tips sections at the beginning of each chapter help break down difficult topics and guide readers on how to best use book features to their advantage.
• Special boxes such as Health and Well-Being boxes, Clinical Application boxes, Research and Trends boxes, and more help readers apply what they have learned to their future careers in health care and science.

• NEW! Language of Science and Medicine section
in each chapter includes key terms, word parts, and pronunciations to place a greater focus on medical terminology
• NEW! Thoroughly revised chapters, illustrations, and review questions reflect the most current information available.
• NEW! High quality animations for the AnimationDirect feature clarify physiological processes and provide a realistic foundation of underlying structures and functions.
• NEW! Simplified chapter titles provide clarity in the table of contents.
• NEW! Division of cells and tissues into two separate chapters improves reader comprehension and reduces text anxiety.