Published by Pearson (August 2, 2024) © 2024
Elaine Marieb | Suzanne KellerProduct Information
For one-semester Anatomy & Physiology courses.
Focus on the essential what, how, & why of human anatomy & physiology
With the 12th Edition of Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, science educator Suzanne Keller joins bestselling author Elaine Marieb in helping learners focus on the essential What, How, & Why of A&P, without getting sidetracked in unnecessary details.
This edition continues to set the standard for brief, accessible one-semester A&P texts. The authors' hallmark clear and friendly writing style has been strengthened with familiar analogies and abundant mnemonic cues that help students learn and remember concepts. Continuing to offer just the right balance of anatomy, physiology, and clinical coverage, engaging chapter previews help learners hone in on what structures and functions they are studying, how they function, and why they are important to learn.
- 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