product title: Human Anatomy & Physiology, Global Edition, 12th Edition

Written by best-selling authors Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn

Human Anatomy & Physiology, 12th edition is one of the leading texts in the field, aimed not only to support your learning every step of the way but also to motivate and inspire you as a future scientist in the field.

An ideal learning resource both for novice and expert students, this text will equip you with the most up to date, 21st-century skills to succeed in A&P and beyond.

Well-known for its engaging, conversational writing style, easy-to-follow figures, and unique clinical insights, this edition continues its tradition of innovation, with an array of compelling multimedia tools and visual presentations, along with questions and clinical case studies to cement your understanding of the topics.

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New to this edition

• Boxes on scientists feature details about the lives and works of eminent scientists. These show students the human side of science. 
• Homeostatic Imbalance discussions have been added on Marfan syndrome, brittle bone disease, tetanus, and anxiety disorders.
• We have added tables on the following topics:
  • Functions of neurons and neuroglia
  • Focal versus diffuse brain injuries
  • Antihypertensive medications and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
• We have updated the content with information on recent developments on topics such as sperm centrioles, using fibroblasts as stem cells, 3D bioprinting used for skin grafts, how COVID-19 causes loss of smell, and juxtacrines.
• We have added a A Closer Look feature on COVID-19.