Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease: An Interactive Journey for Healthcare Professionals, 6th Edition © 2024
Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease: An Interactive Journey for Healthcare Professionals, published by Pearson, builds lasting connections to ideas that will help students thrive as health care practitioners.
- Interrelationships between anatomy, physiology, and pathology
- Clinical applications
- Common diagnostic tests
- Pharmacology information
- Workplace and professionalism skills
- Powerful Pearson MyLab® online course
Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease CTE Program with Digital Resources
Prepare students for roles in the medical field by understanding the body, its functions, and its pathologies.
Workplace Effectiveness
Updated and enhanced coverage of workplace and professionalism skills guides students towards success in internships and workplace settings.
Current Research
All body system content has been updated to include the most recent research connecting disease states to abnormal changes in anatomy and physiology.
Prepare Students for Certification
Anatomy, Physiology and Disease meets the standards for the Medical Anatomy and Physiology from YouScience™.
Powerful Online Solution
Pearson MyLab® provides students and teachers the ability to leverage their available technology in class or a remote environment for instruction and study.
Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease Technical Education Solutions
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Real-World Problem Solving
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Study Aids
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Textual and Visual Illustrations
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Pearson MyLab® Online Resources
Real-World Problem Solving
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Clinical ApplicationClinical Application features provide hands-on connections between theory and practice.
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Case StudiesTwo individual case studies are woven throughout the text to build critical thinking skills by illustrating key concepts and multisystem effects.
Study Aids
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Learning HintsLearning hints help students learn complex concepts with creative tools, such as memorization
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Learning OutcomesLearning Outcomes at the beginning of each module list the skills and knowledge needed to complete the module successfully.
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Test Your KnowledgeTest Your Knowledge sections give students an opportunity to review and probe the knowledge they are gaining for real-world application tasks.
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Vocabulary and TerminologyVocabulary definitions and highlighted key terminology help students with reading comprehension and review of new concepts and words.
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Review QuestionsReview questions at the end of each section allow students to measure their progress.
Textual and Visual Illustrations
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Amazing Body FactsAmazing Body Facts focus on specific areas of the human body and highlight what makes it unique and extraordinary.
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Pathology ConnectionThe Pathology Connection presents different diseases specific to the body part or system being covered.
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Visual Learning AidsNumerous photos and graphics throughout the text hold students’ attention and help them better absorb information.
Enhanced Training Online
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Enhanced Training OnlineThis interactive online course is a unique web-based learning resource that provides a range of visual, auditory, and interactive elements to enhance training.
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Full Student eTextThe full student eText features search and navigation functionality.
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Engaging VideosEngaging videos provide visual instruction to support the text.
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Interactive Case StudiesInteractive case studies complement the information students learn in class through hands-on experiences.
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Assignments and AssessmentsHomework assignments and assessments with instant feedback can be assigned. Their results are instantly added to the Gradebook.
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Interactive Study ComponentsInteractive Study Components can be used as a remote lecture or module review.
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Tracking Student ProgressTeachers can track and report student progress and assign work to the whole class or individual students to support understanding.
Explore what Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease has to offer
Program Overview
See how the curriculum combines state-of-the-art knowledge and resources to prepare students for the medical field.
Pearson MyLab® Overview
Tour the engaging features of the Pearson MyLab® learning platform.
Online Platforms for your Health Care CTE Program
Pearson MyLab® gives every student personalized tools to succeed. The flexible, online experience combines unrivaled content, assessments, and customization.
The Bookshelf by VitalSource eText platform features include search and navigation, bookmarking, note taking, creating personalized study tools and more. The latest enhancements to the platform even include AI generated assessment questions called Bookshelf CoachMe®.
Additional Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease Resources
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Downloadable Teacher Resources
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TestGen® Test Bank and Software
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Visual Aid PowerPoint® and Dynamic Rise Presentations
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Answer Keys
Downloadable Teacher Resources
Access the complete collection of Teacher Resources provided for Anatomy, Physiology and Disease.
Download Teacher Resources
TestGen® Test Bank and Software
Teachers can quickly select questions and create tests that align with the textbook. With customization available, creating multiple versions for academic integrity is an easy process.
Visual Aid PowerPoint® and Dynamic Rise Presentations
Pre-made presentations correlate to the content of each chapter, so teachers can easily use them during an in-person lecture or an online class.
Answer Keys
Downloadable Answer Keys are provided for each Chapter including assessment questions, labeling activities, and case studies.
Frequently Asked Questions about Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease
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What topics are included in the Table of Contents?
Chapter 1: Anatomy, Physiology and Disease
Chapter 2: The Human Body
Chapter 3: Biochemistry
Chapter 4: The Cells
Chapter 5: Tissues and Systems
Chapter 6: The Skeletal System
Chapter 7: The Muscular System
Chapter 8: The Integumentary System
Chapter 9: The Nervous System
Chapter 10: The Endocrine System
Chapter 11: The Senses
Chapter 12: The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 13: The Respiratory System
Chapter 14: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Chapter 15: The Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 16: The Urinary System
Chapter 17: The Reproductive System
Chapter 18: Basic Diagnostic Tests
Chapter 19: Anatomy and Physiology and the Scientific Method
Chapter 20: The Journey’s End
Chapter 21: Health Care: Careers and Career Planning
Chapter 22: The Study Success Companion
Appendix A: Medical Terminology, Words Parts, and Singular and Plural Endings
Appendix B: Clinical Abbreviations and “Do Not Use” List
Appendix C: Infectious Diseases and Their Pathogens
Appendix D: Laboratory Reference Values
Appendix E: Multisystem Effects of Various Diseases and Conditions
Appendix F: Vitamins and Minerals: Sources, Functions, and Effects of Deficiency and Toxicity
Appendix G: Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions
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What grade levels is this text appropriate for?
Grades 9-12
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What types of courses is this text best suited for?This program is designed for Health Science Anatomy courses.
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Does the course align to any industry certifications?Anatomy, Physiology and Disease meets the standards for the Medical Anatomy and Physiology from YouScience™.
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What Student Resources are available?Available student resources include: Student Edition, Pearson MyLab® Student Access, Bookshelf by VitalSource® eText, and Student Lab Manual.
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What Teacher Resources are available?Available Teacher Resources include: Teacher’s Edition, Pearson MyLab® Teacher Access, TestGen® Test Bank, Visual Aid PowerPoint® presentations, Dynamic Rise presentations, and Downloadable Answer Keys.
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What are the digital license options?Student digital access to Pearson MyLab® can be purchased for 1 or 6 years.
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Can the standalone eText be purchased?Yes, the option is available to purchase student licenses to the Student Edition eText on Bookshelf by VitalSource®.
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