Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology 12th Edition by Elaine Marieb & Suzanne Keller (2017)

Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 12th Edition by Elaine Marieb and Suzanne Keller is the gold-standard one-semester A&P text, published by Pearson in January 2017. With a 4.5-star rating from nearly 1,000 reviewers, this edition has helped generations of students focus on the essential What, How, and Why of human anatomy and physiology without getting sidetracked in unnecessary detail.Science educator Suzanne Keller joins bestselling author Elaine Marieb to bring dozens of new figures, photos, and current information on medical recommendations and terminology to this thoroughly updated edition. The 12th Edition continues the authors’ hallmark clear and friendly writing style, strengthened with familiar analogies and abundant mnemonic cues that help students learn and remember concepts. New chapter previews help learners hone in on what structures and functions they are studying, how they function, and why they matter.Key topics include: cellular organization and metabolism, tissues, the integumentary and skeletal systems, the muscular and nervous systems, the special senses, the endocrine and cardiovascular systems, the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, and the immune and lymphatic systems. This text is the top choice for students in nursing (RN/LPN), medical assisting, and allied health programs preparing for NCLEX, HESI, ATI, and healthcare certification exams.