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Conversational, storytelling writing style breaks down information
into brief chapters and chunks of information, making it easier to
understand concepts.
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1,400 full-color photographs and drawings bring difficult A&P
concepts to life and illustrate the most current scientific knowledge.
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UNIQUE! Clear View of the Human Body transparencies allow you to
peel back the layers of the body, with a 22-page, full-color insert
showing the male and female human body along several planes.
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The Big Picture and Cycle of Life 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.
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Interesting sidebars include boxed features such as Language of
Science and Language of Medicine, Mechanisms of Disease, Health
Matters, Diagnostic Study, FYI, Sport and Fitness, and Career
Choices.
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Learning features include outlines, key terms, and study hints at
the start of each chapter.
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Chapter summaries, review questions, and critical thinking
questions help you consolidate learning after reading each chapter.
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Quick Check questions in each chapter reinforce learning by
prompting you to review what you have just read.
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UNIQUE! Comprehensive glossary includes more terms than in similar
textbooks, each with an easy pronunciation guide and simplified
translation of word parts - essential features for learning to use
scientific and medical terminology!
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NEW! Updated content reflects more accurately the diverse spectrum of
humanity.
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NEW! Updated chapters include Homeostasis, Central Nervous
System, Lymphatic System, Endocrine Regulation, Endocrine Glands, and
Blood Vessels.
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NEW! Additional and updated Connect It! articles on the Evolve
website, called out in the text, help to illustrate, clarify, and
apply concepts.
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NEW! Seven guided 3-D learning modules are included for
Anatomy & Physiology
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