Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: An Interactive Journey for Health Professionals, 3rd Edition

Focus on interconnections among body systems and functions

• Revised - New and updated Clinical Applications present current research on A&P topics addressed in chapters, such as the new American Heart Association blood pressure classifications and guidelines released in late 2017.
• Revised - Updated body system disorder content provides learners with the most recent information and connects disease states to abnormal changes in A&P.
• Revised - Updated Pharmacology Corner feature gives examples of common medications used to treat various diseases.
  
  

Learning aids and visual appeal

• Two case studies woven throughout the text – one following a patient with diabetes, the other a patient with a spinal cord injury – illustrate key concepts and multiystem effects, while building critical thinking skills.
• Enhanced - Select drawings with side-by-side micrographs have been enhanced to help learners connect illustrative concepts to real-world scenarios.
• New - New cellular and tissue tables complete with micrographs visually depict concepts described in the tables.
• Updated - Revised learning outcomes synthesize key chapter concepts and serve as a study tool.
  
  

Practical applications

• Revised - Updated Test Your Knowledge and end-of-chapter review questions, along with a new Answer Key for questions, let students check their understanding of key concepts.
• New - A new Focus on Professions feature highlights the many career options in health care. It’s placed among pertinent A&P topics, to add relevance for students.
• Study Success Companion at the end of the text offers study skills and stress management tips, to aid students in their journey in your course and beyond.
  
  

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