Human Anatomy & Physiology, Global Edition, 12th edition

Published by Pearson (July 29, 2024) © 2024

  • Elaine N. Marieb Holyoke Community College
  • Katja Hoehn Mount Royal University

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Title overview

Acquire the 21st-century skills to succeed in A&P with a leading text in the field.

Human Anatomy & Physiology, 12th edition by best-selling authors Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn is one of the leading texts in the field, aimed not only to support your learning every step of the way but also to motivate and inspire you as a future scientist in the field.

An ideal learning resource both for novice and expert students, this text will equip you with the most up to date, 21st-century skills to succeed in A&P and beyond.

Well-known for its engaging, conversational writing style, easy-to-follow figures, and unique clinical insights, this editioncontinues its tradition of innovation, with an array of compelling multimedia tools and visual presentations, along with questions and clinical case studies to cement your understanding of the topics.

Table of contents

UNIT 1: ORGANIZATION OF THE BODY

  1. The Human Body: An Orientation
  2. Chemistry Comes Alive
  3. Cells: The Living Units
  4. Tissue: The Living Fabric

UNIT 2: COVERING, SUPPORT, AND MOVEMENT OF THE BODY

  1. The Integumentary System
  2. Bones and Skeletal Tissue
  3. The Skeleton
  4. Joints
  5. Muscles and Muscle Tissue
  6. The Muscular System

UNIT 3: REGULATION AND INTEGRATION OF THE BODY

  1. Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
  2. The Central Nervous System
  3. The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity
  4. The Autonomic Nervous System
  5. The Special Senses
  6. The Endocrine System

UNIT 4: MAINTENANCE OF THE BODY

  1. Blood
  2. The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
  3. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
  4. The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues
  5. The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses
  6. The Respiratory System
  7. The Digestive System
  8. Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation
  9. The Urinary System
  10. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

UNIT 5: CONTINUITY

  1. The Reproductive System
  2. Pregnancy and Human Development
  3. Heredity

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