Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology - Elsevier eBook on Vitalsource (Retail Access Card): Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology - Els

Students learn best when they can relate what they are studying to familiar issues, problems, and experiences, and Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, 4th Edition does just that. With a clear and concise focus on anatomy and physiology, this new edition explains the normal structure of the human body and how it functions to maintain a state of balance and health - and covers need-to-know principles in an easy-to-understand manner. It focuses on how tissues, organs, and body systems work together to carry out activities such as maintaining body temperature, regulating blood pressure, learning, and responding to stress. Completely updated with a brand new art program, this engaging, user-friendly text clarifies concepts that are often difficult for various career-level health professions students to grasp through reading only.

• The reader-friendly approach features a conversational writing style to enhance readability and comprehension.
• More than 200 full-color illustrations with captions clearly demonstrate core concepts and reinforce important principles.
• Chapter outlines at the beginning of each chapter provide an overview of the material that will be covered.
• Key terms, many with phonetic pronunciation guides, are located throughout the chapters.
• Chapter quizzes and review questions reinforce and assess your understanding of key chapter content.
• Useful appendices include information on medical terminology, as well as answers to the chapter quizzes.
• An extensive glossary provides definitions for all key terms, as well as many additional terms that may be unfamiliar.

• NEW! Audio chapter summaries on Evolve can be downloaded to your MP3 player, providing you with an easy, portable way to reinforce chapter concepts.
• NEW! Completely updated illustration program reinforces content and keeps the text fresh.
• NEW! Thoroughly updated content ensures material is accurate, current, and reflective of the latest research and topics related to anatomy and physiology.
• NEW! Key words with definitions and pronunciations, listed at the beginning of each chapter and in the Glossary, help reinforce your terminology comprehension.
• NEW! Matching vocabulary exercises added to chapter quizzes to help you identify important words and definitions.
• NEW! Answers to in-book questions on Evolve for instructors, instead of in the book, so instructors have the flexibility to provide or not provide answers to chapter quizzes and review questions from the book - and decide whether or not to use them for homework assignments.