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Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 13th edition

Published by Pearson (June 15, 2021) © 2022

  • Elaine N. Marieb Holyoke Community College
  • Suzanne M. Keller Midlands Technical College

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  • More memorable. Study better with notes, highlights, and flashcards.

In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More guidance. Complete assignments and stay on track.
  • More progress. See how you’re doing and improve at every step.
  • More support. Get AI help and quick translations.
  • More interactive. Learn through audio, video, and practice.
  • More memorable. Study better with notes, highlights, and flashcards.

In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More guidance. Complete assignments and stay on track.
  • More progress. See how you’re doing and improve at every step.
  • More support. Get AI help and quick translations.
  • More interactive. Learn through audio, video, and practice.
  • More memorable. Study better with notes, highlights, and flashcards.

Title overview

Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology helps you focus on the essentials of A&P. The brief and accessible text combines short, easy-to-read chapters with easy-to-follow figures to provide a near-perfect level and depth of content that you'll need to succeed in the 1-semester A&P course. The authors' hallmark clear and friendly writing style incorporates familiar analogies and abundant mnemonic cues that aid you in learning and remembering concepts.

The 13th Edition presents new study tools at the end of each chapter, designed to help you study more efficiently than ever before.

Table of contents

  1. The Human Body: An Orientation
  2. Basic Chemistry
  3. Cells and Tissues
  4. Skin and Body Membranes
  5. The Skeletal System
  6. The Muscular System
  7. The Nervous System
  8. Special Senses
  9. The Endocrine System
  10. Blood
  11. The Cardiovascular System
  12. The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses
  13. The Respiratory System
  14. The Digestive System and Body Metabolism
  15. The Urinary System
  16. The Reproductive System

Appendices

  1. Answers to Did You Get It?, Questions and Multiple Choice, Review Questions
  2. Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
  3. Periodic Table of the Elements
  4. Key Information about Vitamins and Many Essential Minerals

Author bios

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