The Human Body in Health and Illness

Using colorful cartoons, illustrations, and an easy-to-read approach, this title makes it fun to learn anatomy & physiology. It begins with a basic discussion of the human body and cellular structure and moves toward genetics and the greater complexity of the human organism. It breaks down complex concepts and processes into digestible chunks.

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Using colorful cartoons, illustrations, and an easy-to-read approach, "The Human Body in Health and Illness, 4th Edition" makes it fun to learn anatomy & physiology. Clear, step-by-step explanations provide all the information you need to know, so concepts are easy to understand even if you have a limited background in the sciences. Written by well-known educator Barbara Herlihy, the book begins with a basic discussion of the human body and cellular structure and moves toward genetics and the greater complexity of the human organism. It breaks down complex concepts and processes into digestible chunks, and new features such as Re-Think and Go Figure! help you apply what you've learned to common problems in patient care.