Anatomy & Physiology (includes A&P Online course): Anatomy & Physiology (includes A&P Online course)

Anatomy & Physiology (includes A&P Online course): Anatomy & Physiology (includes A&P Online course)

<p>Just because A&P is complicated, doesn’t mean learning it has to be. <b>Anatomy & Physiology, 10th Edition</b> uses reader-friendly writing, visually engaging content, and a wide range of teaching and learning support to ensure classroom success. Focusing on the unifying themes of structure and function and homeostasis, author Kevin Patton uses a very conversational and easy-to-follow narrative to guide you through difficult A&P material. The new edition of this two-semester text has been updated to ensure you have a better understanding of how the entire body works together. In addition, you can connect with the textbook through a number of free electronic resources, including <i>Netter's 3D Interactive Anatomy</i>, A&P Online, an electronic coloring book, 3D animations, and more!</p><ul><b><li>Conversational writing style</b> at a 11.7 reading level (the lowest available for 2-semester A&P books) makes text engaging and easy to understand. </li><li><b>Updated</b> <b><i>Genetics</i> chapter</b> includes important advancements in that field. </li><li><b>Updated</b> <b>content on osmosis</b> revised to make it more simple and accurate.</li><li><b>More than 1,400 </b><b>full-color photographs and drawings</b> illustrate the most current scientific knowledge and bring difficult concepts to life. Includes a unique <b>color key</b> to show color scheme that is used consistently throughout the book (for example, bones are off white, enzymes are lime green, nucleus is purple).</li><li><b>Free 1-year access to</b> <b><i>Netter’s 3D Interactive Anatomy</b></i>, powered by Cyber Anatomy, a state-of-the-art software program that uses advanced gaming technology and interactive 3D anatomy models to learn and review anatomy.</li><li><b>UNIQUE!</b> <b>Consistent unifying themes</b>, such as the <b><i>Big Picture</b></i> and <b><i>Cycle of Life</b></i> sections in each chapter, help you comprehend the interrelation of body systems and how the structure and function of these change in relation to age and development. </li><li><b>Numerous feature boxes including: </b><i>Language of Science and Language of Medicine, Mechanisms of Disease, Health Matters, Diagnostic Study, FYI, Sport and Fitness, and Career Choices</i> provide interesting and important sidebars to the main content. </li><li><b>Quick Check Questions</b> reinforce learning by prompting you to review what you’ve just read.</li><li><b>Chapter outlines, chapter objectives and study tips begin each chapter.</li> </ul></b><ul><b><li>NEW! <i>Integrative Unit Closers</b></i> ties together content with integrative critical thinking questions. </li><li><b>NEW! Additional and updated <i>Connect It!</i> boxes</b> (renamed from A&P Connect) provide relevant "bonus" information for you to explore.</li><li><b>NEW! All-new animations in the text and on Evolve companion site</b> help you understand the reasoning and knowledge behind each answer and assist with recalling correct answers.</li> </ul>