Lavishly illustrated with high quality color photographs and drawings, this textbook for allied health students presents a detailed overview of human anatomy and physiology. Particular attention is paid to the interrelationships of body organ systems, homeostasis, and the complementary nature of structure and function. A photographic atlas of the human skeleton accompanies the volume. The CD-ROM contains 16 clinical case studies, interactive physiology animation exercises, and practice quizzes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Elaine Marieb's engaging writing style and meticulous attention to the learning needs of readers continue to be hallmarks of this market-leading book. The author not only reports the latest research and advancements in the field, she does so with a sense of fascination and encouragement. Every chapter has been scrutinized with the goal of helping readers understand core concepts and apply their knowledge to new situations. In addition, the book and supplements package offers a convenient, integrated learning system. For example, new end-of-chapter "Learning with Technology" sections make using CD-ROM and Internet resources easier than ever. For college instructors and students.
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