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No need to feel stressed over anatomy and physiology-grasp all the basic terms and concepts, with the fully updated Anatomy and Physiology Made Incredibly Easy!, 5th Edition. Using humor and friendly guidance, this colorful text gives you the pure-and-simple clarity you need to understand the basic structure and functions of all major body systems, while also guiding you through genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and more. This handy quick-reference guide is the ideal NCLEX (R) study aid, textbook support, or quick refresher for nurses and other healthcare practitioners. Grasp the details of anatomy and physiology, in the Incredibly Easy! (R) way . . . NEW and completely updated content in easy-read format to simplify the core concepts of anatomy and physiologyDefines anatomic terms such as cell structure, cell reproduction and energy generation, the four basic tissue types and their characteristics, and moreEnd-of-book, pocket-sizedstudy cards for easy review anywhere, anytimeExplains the forms and locations of body structures - the directional terms, reference planes, cavities, and regions of every major body systemDozens of full-color drawings and diagrams illustrating all major body systems-integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurosensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, and more, plus: fluids and electrolytesreproduction and lactationgeneticsnutritionchemical organizationSpecial features include:"Nurse Joy" and "Jake" - expert insights, key concepts, and important care remindersZoom in - an up-close look at anatomic structuresNow I get it! - complex physiology processes stated in easy-to-handle termsJust the facts - quick content summary at start of each chapterQuick quiz - multiple-choice questions at end of each chapter to help you retain what you learnedSenior moment - explains physiologic changes that occur with aging in each body systemBody shop - illustrates how body systems and structures work togetherMemory jogger - helpful tricks and tips to help you retain vital dataJust for fun - fun puzzles for boosting your understanding of anatomical terms and pathophysiological conceptsPractice Makes Perfect - end-of-book NCLEX (R) practice questions, for solid exam preparation About the Clinical Editor Laura M. Willis, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, DNPs, is a Family Nurse Practitioner Specialist at Urbana Family Medicine and Pediatrics in Urbana, Ohio. |