Designed for allied health learners with little or no biology knowledge, this full-color book is a comprehensive introduction to anatomy & physiology. It is organized according to body systems, and focuses on the body working together to promote homeostasis. Chapters are self-contained so instructors can teach in any order preferred. Essential laboratory exercises included at the end of chapters provide hands-on lab experience. Key terms with phonetic pronunciations help build vocabulary. Free interactive CD-ROM encourages mastery of content through quizzes, games, and animations.

Features:

• Free interactive CD-ROM encourages mastery of content through several types of activities, games, and animations
• Health Alert and Common Disease, Disorder, or Condition boxes help learners relate concepts to clinical practice.
• Concept Maps for body system chapters illustrate the connections between anatomy and physiology of the organs of each body system.
• Body Systems Working Together to Maintain Homeostasis helps learners see integration of separate systems into one body.
• New Career Focus"feature introduces learners to health professions related to the chapter content
• New As the Body Ages feature emphasizes how the physiology of the body changes throughout the aging process