Introduction to the Human Body: The Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology - Hardcover

Tortora, Gerard J.; Derrickson, Bryan H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 047136777X ISBN 13: 9780471367772

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2000

Synopsis

The fifth edition of this work provides students with a basic understanding of the structures and functions of the human body with an emphasis on homeostasis. The text provides a blend of visual and textual elements to illuminate the complexities of the human body and ensure students' understanding. The illustration programme surrounds art with useful pedagogical elements such as: key concept statements; questions with every figure; orientation insets; matched numbered art to numbered processes listed in text; and function overviews with anatomical art.

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From the Back Cover

Introduction to the Human Body 5e offers a balanced introduction to the study of anatomy and physiology. It successfully blends stunning art and clearly written text to illuminate the complexities of the human body and to provide you with a basic understanding of structure and function. Consider these benefits:*A clear focus on homeostasis as the underlying principle for understanding from and function*A concise writing style that emphasizes core content over extraneous detail.*An outstanding illustration program of the finest quality line art and photographs*A focus on the relevancy of the basic content to everyday life*A complete pedagogical framework surrounding the narrative and illustrations*A support package that helps teachers teach and students learn*A Student Companion CD-ROM specifically developed to go with this text attached to the inside front cover of the text*A newly designed Web site

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047136777X
• ISBN 13: 9780471367772
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 672