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For the two-semester A&P course. Equipping learners with 21st-century skills to succeed in A&P and beyond

Human Anatomy & Physiology by best-selling authors Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn motivates and supports learners at every level, from novice to expert, equipping them with 21st century skills to succeed in A&P and beyond. Each carefully paced chapter guides students in advancing from mastering A&P terminology to applying knowledge in clinical scenarios, to practicing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills required for entry to nursing, allied health, and exercise science programs.

From the very first edition, Human Anatomy & Physiology has been recognized for its engaging, conversational writing style, easy-to-follow figures, and its unique clinical insights. The 11th Edition continues the authors' tradition of innovation, building upon what makes this the text used by more schools than any other A&P title and addressing the most effective ways students learn.

Unique chapter-opening roadmaps help students keep sight of "big picture" concepts for organizing information; memorable, familiar analogies describe and explain structures and processes clearly and simply; an expanded number of summary tables and Focus Figures help learners focus on important details and processes; and a greater variety and range of self-assessment questions help them actively learn and apply critical thinking skills. To help learners prepare for future careers in health care, Career Connection Videos and Homeostatic Imbalance discussions have been updated, and end-of-chapter Clinical Case Studies have been extensively reworked to include new NCLEX-Style questions.

Mastering A&P features new Interactive Physiology 2.0 tutorials, new Focus Figure Mini-Animations, and new customizable Practice Anatomy Lab (PAL 3.1) Flashcards, complementing Human Anatomy & Physiology and providing a cohesive learning experience for today's learners.

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MasteringTM is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools developed to engage students and emulate the office-hour experience, Mastering personalizes learning and improves results for each student. Mastering A&P assignments support interactive features in the text, including new Interactive Physiology 2.0 tutorials, new, customizable Practice Anatomy Lab (PAL) Flashcards, new Focus Figure "Mini-Animation" Coaching Activities, new Building Vocabulary Coaching Activities, Dynamic Study Modules, Learning CatalyticsTM, 3D animations, lab study tools, Get Ready for A&P, plus a variety of Art Labeling Questions, Clinical problem-solving activities, and more.

Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; Mastering A&P does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with Mastering A&P, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

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Contents:

Unit 1. Organization of the Body

The Human Body: An Orientation
Chemistry Comes Alive
Cells: The Living Units
Tissue: The Living Fabric

Unit 2. Covering, Support, and Movement of the Body

The Integumentary System
Bones and Skeletal Tissue
The Skeleton
Joints
Muscles and Muscle Tissue
The Muscular System

Unit 3. Regulation and Integration of the Body

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
The Central Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity
The Autonomic Nervous System
The Special Senses
The Endocrine System

Unit 4. Maintenance of the Body

Blood
The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues
The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation
The Urinary System
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Unit 5. Continuity

The Reproductive System
Pregnancy and Human Development
Heredity