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The new edition of Principles of Anatomy and Physiology maintains the superb balance between structure and function. It continues to emphasize the correlations between normal physiology and pathophysiology, normal anatomy and pathology, and homeostasis and homeostatic imbalances. The acclaimed illustration program is also even better along with the redevelopment of many of the figures depicting the toughest topics to grasp.

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?This is an excellent book for teaching human anatomy and physiology courses.? (Doody?s , August 2009)

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; 12th edition (April 2, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470084715
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470084717
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.59 x 1.79 x 11.26 inches

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Gerard J. Tortora is Professor of Biology and former Coordinator at Bergen Community College in Paramus, NJ, where he teaches human anatomy and physiology as well as microbiology. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and his master's degree in science education from Montclair State College. He is a member of many professional organizations, such as the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), the American Society of Microbiology (ASM), American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), National Education Association (NEA), and the Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists (MACUB).

Above all, Jerry is devoted to his students and their aspirations. In recognition of this commitment, Jerry was the recipient of MACUB's 1992 President's Memorial Award. In 1996, he received a National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) excellence award from the University of Texas and was selected to represent Bergen Community College in a campaign to increase awareness of the contributions of community colleges to higher education. Jerry is also the author of several best-selling science textbooks and laboratory manuals, a calling that often requires an additional 40 hours per week beyond his teaching responsibilities.

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Keith Kendall

A solid reference

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2013

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I really enjoyed the Anatomy and Physiology class this spring (2013), and imagined that I would read the other half of the book. In real life I’ve only read a couple of additional chapters. So, it’s time to mark it as read.

It was fascinating to get into the details, so even though my company provided a textbook for the semester, I bought a copy to mark it up and continue to study. That was a good choice since I still refer to it.

I especially like the part at the end of each chapter, which describes the effects of aging.

Table of Contents
01 Introduction
02 Chemical Level of Organization
03 Cellular Level of Organization
04 Tissue Level of Organization
05 Integumentary System
06 The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue
07 The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton
08 The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton
09 Joints
10 Muscular Tissue
11 The Muscular System
12 Nervous Tissue
13 Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
14 Brain and The Cranial Nerves 2013.02.07 Ch 14 read
15 Autonomic Nervous System
16 Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems
17 Special Senses
18 Endocrine System
19 Cardiovascular System: The Blood
20 Cardiovascular System: The Heart
21 Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels & Hemodynamics
22 Lymphatic System and Immunity
23 Respiratory System
24 Digestive System
25 Metabolism and Nutrition
26 Urinary System
27 Fluid, Electrolyte, & Acid-Base Homeostasis
28 Reproductive Systems
29 Development and Inheritance

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J.Stone

Excellent Book!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024

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This book seems to be a copy and every single phase is likely to be different way.

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2010

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This book will be used in both my A&P I and II classes, so it's a good bang-for-your-buck, so to speak. I am into Chapter 5 of this book and so far, I love it! It has everything and is easy to study with - the text is worded clearly, the font size is good, the tables, diagrams and pictures are relevant and clear, the self-quizzes are placed strategically to keep you focused (they are detailed and good), and the clinical connection boxes are not obtrusive (yet interesting and helpful if you want them). Additionally, this book comes with a card with a code on it, which you use to log into the publisher's website. There you find an enormous amount of extra study tools related directly to the text (of course!) - and they are fantastic, may I add. This book is just plainly a great resource for A&P students and beyond, I would think. I would highly recommend this book.

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J. Worthington

Does not include access to WileyPlus website

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2010

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Great book. Well written and easy to follow. Incredible pictures and art that really help students grasp hard topics. This book does have an access code for an online companion site for the book. IT DOES NOT have access to the WileyPlus website where all the real help is. If you want access to the charts, animations, video, podcasts, ect. it will cost you an extra $109 from the book publisher....rip-off. If your college bookstore includes the code with the book you may want to weigh the options vs. price. It really just depends on what type of learner you are and what your professors may require in the way of online resources.

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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2023

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Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2011

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I got the book exactly the date that was said. The book itself was in almost perfect shape. It looked as if it had been dropped and the back cover got dented. But other than that it is perfect. It came shrink wrapped, and included the atlas of the skeleton and an access code. The access code was in where it looked to be a CD missing. Although I'm not really sure why you need the access code. It seems like you can do everything without it. I could be wrong though, I haven't fully looked around. All in all I am pleased. I saved over $50 buying it brand new on here verses at my school bookstore.

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Wonderful Illustration

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2014

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This is my first A&P book, and I've not enjoyed it as much as I would've liked. I would prefer to receive information in a way that starts at a high level, then breaks down that information in a consecutive way, breaking things down more and more until we get to low level information. This book gives very brief overview of each section, then dives directly to the bottom of the ocean where you're stuck in a completely alien environment, with a whole new language to describe every minute thing you observe. This didn't work for me.

I had to get EZ-Anatomy and Physiology to support my need for a high level view, and now I only use the Tortora book for the excellent illustrations and the boxed lists of things to remember. I won't read it any longer. It just confused the hell out of me and makes me feel like I'm drowning.

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Thao Huynh

Descriptive yet Understandable

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2014

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The topic itself is a complicated matter, but this textbook will support your education well due to its detailed images with language that's easy for the adult learner, but difficult for the child. The chapters are not for those who like to cram it all in one night, but it's not impossible. A teacher's study guide will definitely help.

Tables and diagrams simplify the material, but it's intriguing enough to continue reading. The illustrations are sometimes a bit graphic if you're not yet comfortable with seeing the insides of a body (you will). There are some Chemistry concepts, but the textbook mostly goes into detail about the body's external and internal structures.

Use acronyms, analogies, anything that can really visualize what you read; that will certainly help with this material.

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