<p>Who said learning A&P can't be fun? <b>The Anatomy and Physiology Learning System, 4th Edition</b> makes it easy to learn normal structure and function of the body, and summarizes the common disorders found in each body system. Written by well-known educator Edith Applegate, this book combines clear, crisp writing with hundreds of vibrant illustrations. This edition includes a stronger emphasis on medical vocabulary, so you understand key terms before you learn anatomy. A wide array of engaging features simplifies physiology concepts, and an Evolve website supports the book with a wealth of new learning opportunities. Even if you have little or no background in science, you will learn the A&P you need to enter your career!</p><br><br><ul> <li><b>A clear and concise writing style</b> makes the book easy to read and understand, even if you have a limited background in science.</li> <li><b><i>Quick Check</i> questions</b> let you check your comprehension at various points within a chapter.</li> <li><b>Chapter quizzes </b>provide recall, thought, and application questions to check your understanding of A&P concepts.</li> <li><b>A companion CD-ROM</b> includes 80 detailed anatomy illustrations that you can color online or print out to color and study offline, and 3-D animations specific to each chapter.</li> <li><b>An Evolve website</b> includes online tutoring, a <i>Body Spectrum</i> coloring book, <i>Anatomy & Physiology Pioneers</i> boxes with brief biographies of trailblazers in science and medicine, 3-D animations, an audio glossary, Spanish pronunciations of key terms, and frequently asked questions.</li> <li><b>Outlines and objectives</b> at the beginning of each chapter help you prioritize your study.</li> <li><b>Key terms</b> are highlighted to help you analyze, pronounce, and spell important medical words.</li> <li><b>A glossary</b> provides definitions and a pronunciation guide for key terms.</li> <li><b><i>Functional Relationships</i> pages</b> illustrate the connection between each individual system and the other body systems, showing how all systems work together.</li> <li><b><i>Representative Disorders</i></b> describe the common health issues associated with each body system.</li> <li><b><i>Focus on Aging</i> boxes</b> describe the effects of aging on body systems.</li> <li><b><i>Quick Applications</i> boxes</b> connect the material to real-world scenarios.</li> <li><b><i>From the Pharmacy</i> boxes</b> describe common medications for each body system and include a brief description of the drug and its action, common uses, and abbreviations.</li> <p></p></ul><br><br><ul> <li><b>100 new high-quality illustrations</b> help you visualize anatomical features and physiological processes.</li> <li><b>Chapter summaries and vocabulary quizzes</b> have been added to the end of each chapter.</li> <li><b>New <i>Building Your Medical Vocabulary</i> section</b> covers the history of medical words, giving you the building blocks to use and recognize new terms.</li> <p></p></ul>