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Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology presents basic anatomy and physiology in a consistent, readable format appropriate for LPN/LVN and Health Professions students. The book focuses on the human body as a living, functioning organism, and uses examples that are easily recognized. For example, suntan and sunburn help explain melanin and pigment cells, and normal body functioning is made clearer by showing what happens when its balance is upset by a condition such as diabetes mellitus. The text consists of 17 chapters that each focus on a particular aspect of body function. Each chapter is self-contained, allowing instructors the flexibility to vary the sequence of topics covered. This new second edition of Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology has been completely updated throughout to include the latest research and application. New artwork has been added to reinforce key content and concepts throughout the text. Key terms have been bolded and added to the chapter summaries so students can easily focus on these important topics. Includes Key Terms-many with phonetic pronunciation guides-located throughout the chapters. Features Learning Objectives and Chapter Outlines at the beginning of each chapter to provide the student with an overview of material covered in the chapter. Revised illustration program reinforces key concepts within each chapter (185 total illustrations). Detailed Chapter Summaries are located at the end of each chapter. Provides a user-friendly design that includes descriptive heads and subheads, numerous tables, and a conversational writing style to enhance student comprehension of basic anatomy & physiology. Chapter Quizzes follow each chapter to provide an opportunity to evaluate understanding of material in the chapter; answers are provided in an appendix. Review Questions at the end of each chapter focus on important concepts and applications. Useful Appendixes