Human Anatomy And Phys. - With Atlas, Cd And Access - 9th edition

Summary: With theNinth Editionof the best-sellingHuman Anatomy & Physiology,trusted authors Elaine N. Marieb and Katja Hoehn have produced the most accessible, comprehensive, up-to-date and visually stunning anatomy & physiology textbook on the market. Marieb draws on her career as an A&P professor and her experience completing her nursing education; Hoehn relies on her medical education and award-winning classroom instruction-together, they explain anatomy & physiology c ...show moreoncepts and processes in a meaningful and memorable way.

In the most student-centric revision to date-theNinth Editionpresents information in smaller and more digestible bites, making it easier to read and navigate. Additionally, the Ninth Edition seamlessly integrates the book with accompanying technology to create a complete learning system. Plus:

All text and art features are now assignable in MasteringA&P®, providing additional opportunities to study.

• Twelve new Focus Figures help to build further upon the outstanding success of the previous edition's art program, and to aid in teaching additional tough topics. Twenty Focus Figures will be assignable through Interactive Tutorials in MasteringA&P.
• 5-10 pieces of art from each chapter are now assignable as Art-Based Questions and/or Ranking/Sorting questions in MasteringA&P to further assist student's learning and remembering the names of anatomical structures and the understanding of physiological processes

Clinical coverage has been increased throughout the text, as well.

• Every Homeostatic Imbalance section in the narrative is now assignable as Critical Thinking Questions in MasteringA&P.
• Chapters now conclude with an At the Clinic section, featuring 14 brand new Case Studies-all reviewed by an emergency room surgeon for accu ...show less
  Edition/Copyright: 9TH 13
  Cover: Hardback
  Publisher: Pearson
  Published: 01/11/2012
  
  
  

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  Table of Contents 1. The Human Body: An Orientation 2. Chemistry Comes Alive 3. Cells: The Living Units 4. Tissue: The Living Fabric 5. The Integumentary System 6. Bones and Skeletal Tissues 7. The Skeleton 8. Joints 9. Muscles and Muscle Tissue 10. The Muscular System 11. Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue 12. The Central Nervous System 13. The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity 14. The Autonomic Nervous System 15. The Special Senses 16. The Endocrine System 17. Blood 18. The Cardiovascular System: The Heart 19. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels 20. The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues 21. The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defensives 22. The Respiratory System 23. The Digestive System 24. Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation 25. The Urinary System 26. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance 27. The Reproductive System 28. Pregnancy and Human Development 29. Heredity
  
  
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