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Written by well-known educator Barbara Herlihy, this text is an ideal solution for students whose background in the sciences is limited.

• Colorful cartoons use humor to clarify and reinforce the content, making it more memorable, accessible, and easy to understand.

• 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 make learning easier and bring science to life, even for students who have 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 includes Medical Terminology and Disorders tables with pronunciations, derivations, and word parts, along with references to commonly used medical terminology.

• 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 basic A&P. Sold separately.

• Key terms and objectives are listed at the beginning of every chapter to set learning goals and expectations, with key terms including a page reference, pronunciation guide, and definition in a comprehensive glossary.

• NEW! Updated content throughout reflects the latest research on physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology, especially with regard to the immune system.

• NEW Work It boxes are highlighted with a special icon and emphasize the importance of exercise and physical activity on body systems.

• NEW What If? questions (e.g., "What would happen if you were deficient in iron?") help students apply their knowledge to the practice setting, as part of a proven active learning strategy.