Human Body in Health and Illness

The 7th Edition of "The Human Body in Health and Illness" is an engaging and accessible textbook that simplifies the often-intimidating subject of anatomy and physiology with clear, step-by-step explanations, hundreds of full-color drawings, fascinating anecdotes, relevant clinical examples, and vivid online animations. Written by well-known educator Barbara Herlihy, the text is an ideal solution for students with limited scientific background, using humor to clarify and reinforce the content. Full-color illustrations simplify difficult concepts and processes, and focus on medical terminology includes Medical Terminology and Disorders tables with pronunciations, derivations, and word parts. The Evolve website enhances student understanding with animations, interactive learning activities, and review tools. The study guide offers fun and practical exercises and multiple-choice practice tests to help students review, understand, and remember basic A&P. Updated content reflects the latest research on physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology, and emphasizes the importance of exercise and physical activity on body systems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 13 July 2021
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

The Human Body in Health and Illness, 7th Edition is a comprehensive and engaging textbook that makes learning Anatomy and Physiology enjoyable and accessible. With its colorful cartoons, engaging learning aids, and easy-to-read approach, this textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to the anatomy and physiology concepts that will be useful in healthcare practice.

Organized by body systems, the textbook simplifies the often intimidating subject of Anatomy and Physiology 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, making it an ideal solution for students with limited backgrounds in the sciences.

One of the key features of this textbook is its use of colorful cartoons to clarify and reinforce the content. These cartoons use humor to make the material more memorable, accessible, and easy to understand, even for students who have little or no background in biology, chemistry, or physics. 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 bring science to life and make learning easier for students with 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.

Terminology includes Medical Terminology and Disorders tables with pronunciations, derivations, and word parts, along with references to commonly used medical terminology. The Evolve website enhances student understanding with animations, interactive learning activities, and review tools. The study guide offers fun and practical exercises as well as multiple-choice practice tests to help students review, understand, and remember the material.

In conclusion, The Human Body in Health and Illness, 7th Edition is a highly recommended textbook for students studying Anatomy and Physiology. Its comprehensive coverage, engaging content, and easy-to-read approach make it an ideal solution for students with limited backgrounds in the sciences. With its colorful cartoons, engaging learning aids, and relevant clinical examples, this textbook will help students understand the complex concepts of Anatomy and Physiology and prepare them for success in healthcare practice.

Weight: 1276g
Dimension: 217 x 278 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323711265
Edition number: 7 ed