- More than 500 full-color photographs and drawings illustrate the most current scientific knowledge and bring difficult concepts to life. The beautifully rendered illustrations are unified by a consistent color key and represent a diversity of human identity. - A conversational writing style is paired with "chunked" content, making it easy to read and comprehend. - UNIQUE! Creative page design uses color backgrounds to organize information in a more inviting, accessible, and motivating way to enhance learning. - UNIQUE! The full-color, semi-transparent Clear View of the Human Body permits the on-demand virtual dissection of typical male and female human bodies along several body planes. This 22-page insert contains a series of transparencies that allows you to peel back the layers of the body anterior-to-posterior and posterior-to-anterior. - Language of Science/Language of Medicine word lists at the beginning of chapters present key terms, pronunciations, and word-part translations to help you become familiar with new and complex terminology. - Animation Direct feature throughout the text guides you to state-of-the-art animations on the companion Evolve website to provide dynamic visual explanations of key concepts. - Active Concept Maps offer animated, narrated walk-throughs of concept maps to clarify the text narrative and provide you with clear examples of how to build your own concept maps.
Table of Contents
1.�Introduction to the Body2.�Chemistry of Life
3.�Cells
4.�Tissues
5.�Organ Systems
6.�Mechanisms of Disease
7.�Skin & Membranes
8.�Skeletal System
9.�Muscular System
10.�Nervous System
11.�Senses
12.�Endocrine System
13.�Blood
14.�Heart
15.�Circulation of Blood
16.�Lymphatic System & Immunity
17.�Respiratory System
18.�Digestive System
19.�Nutrition & Metabolism
20.�Urinary System
21.�Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
22.�Acid-Base Balance
23.�Reproductive Systems
24.�Growth, Development, & Aging
25.�Genetics & Genetic Diseases
Glossary
Illustration/Photo Credits
Index

