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Human Anatomy & Physiology, Global Edition, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (January 29, 2025) © 2025

  • Erin C. Amerman Florida State College at Jacksonville

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For courses in anatomy & physiology.

An active learning approach for today's students

Human Anatomy & Physiology speaks to the way today’s students learn and study, bringing A&P to life with student-friendly writing and just-in-time coaching. The learner-centered approach uses art to guide students through complex A&P topics, one-concept-at-a-time, before bringing the parts together in a summarizing Big Picture figure.

The 3rd Edition builds on the one-concept-at-a-time approach to visually unpack concepts and help students focus on key concepts. New and revised Concept Boost and Study Boost discussions demystify challenging topics, expanding Amerman’s successful approach to coaching students.

Hallmark features of this title

  • The Active Learning Workbook actively engages students, reinforces key concepts and implements critical-thinking strategies. Available at no additional cost with textbook.
  • Module 1.1 How to Succeed in A&P introduces core study skills, including how to manage time, take notes and study for an A&P exam.
  • Recurring Core Principles appear throughout the book and remind students to recall and apply 4 core principles introduced in Chapter 1: Structure-Function, Feedback Loops, Gradients, and Cell-Cell Communication
  • A&P in the Real World highlights clinical conditions and disorders that illustrate and apply key A&P concepts.
  • Chapter Running Cases written by Erin Amerman challenge students to apply knowledge of key A&P concepts to a real-world clinical scenario.

New and updated features of this title

  • NEW & REVISED: Concept Boosts and Study Boosts provide expanded coaching on key A&P concepts that are often difficult or tricky. Concept Boosts demystify principles and Study Boosts help students apply key study tools from Module 1.1.
  • NEW & IMPROVED: One-concept-at-a-time art focuses on teaching 1 concept per figure so students can instantly grasp the key idea without being distracted by a sea of details. Unique sequence figures unpack key physiology concepts making it easier for students to focus on what’s most important.
  • NEW & REVISED: Big Picture Figures visually summarize key physiological processes and anatomy concepts, highlighting only what is most important.
  • NEW: Summary Tables help consolidate and summarize key information.
  • UPDATED: Diversity, equity and inclusion updates include improved sensitivity of the language and discussions of gender and reproduction in the genetics and human development chapters.

Features of Pearson+ eTextbook for the 3rd Edition

  • NEW: Embedded Self Check multiple-choice questions with instant feedback help students assess their understanding as they read through each section.
  • EXPANDED: Over 300 animations and videos embedded in the Pearson+ eTextbook bring A&P concepts to life featuring Big Picture Animations, Concept Boost Video Tutor, A&P Flix 3D animations, Interactive Physiology Animations and more.

Features of Mastering A&P for the 3rd Edition

  • NEW: Interactive Reading Assignments let students read, watch and practice in one seamless experience. Instructors can now assign specific sections of the eTextbook plus coaching and drag and drop assignments, Dynamic Study Modules, and more for auto-grading.
  • EXPANDED: Big Picture Animations complement correlating Big Picture Figures from the text and feature Amerman guiding students through complex A&P concepts.
  • NEW: Teaching Strategies for Active Learning includes over 40 hands-on activities on key topics from thought leaders across the country. Each activity is tied to HAPS Learning Outcomes.  
  • NEW & UPDATED: Dynamic Study Modules reflect new content and now include shadow questions to prevent students from memorizing questions. Gap Finder: A&P Diagnostic assesses prerequisite knowledge in 5 areas: Study Skills, Math, Chemistry, Cell Biology and Biology Basics.
  • NEW: Practice Anatomy Lab (PAL) 4.0 provides 24/7 virtual anatomy practice that now offers custom assignability with access to human cadaver, histology, cat, fetal pig, anatomical and interactive 3D models.
  • PhysioEx 10.0 is a virtual physiology practice tool that features over 60 easy-to-use lab simulation activities that complement or replace wet labs. Activities help students prepare for and get the most out of lab time.

UNIT 1 FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

  1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
  2. The Chemistry of Life
  3. The Cell
  4. Histology

UNIT 2 BODY COVERINGS AND MOVEMENT

  1. The Integumentary System
  2. Bones and Bone Tissue
  3. The Skeletal System
  4. Articulations
  5. The Muscular System
  6. Muscle Tissue and Physiology

UNIT 3 INTEGRATION, CONTROL, AND MAINTENANCE OF HOMEOSTASIS

  1. Introduction to the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
  2. The Central Nervous System
  3. The Peripheral Nervous System
  4. The Autonomic Nervous System and Homeostasis
  5. The Special Senses
  6. The Endocrine System

UNIT 4 TRANSPORT AND IMMUNITY

  1. The Cardiovascular System I: The Heart
  2. The Cardiovascular System II: The Blood Vessels
  3. Blood
  4. The Lymphatic System and Immunity
  5. The Respiratory System

UNIT 5 REGULATION OF THE BODY’S INTAKE AND OUTPUT

  1. The Digestive System
  2. Metabolism and Nutrition
  3. The Urinary System
  4. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis

UNIT 6 CONTINUITY OF LIFE

  1. The Reproductive System
  2. Development and Heredity

APPENDICES

  • A. Answers to Apply What You Learned and Assess What You Learned
  • B.The Metric System
  • C. Laboratory Reference Values
  • D, Scientific Method

About our authors

Dr. Erin Amerman is a textbook author and professor in the field of human anatomy and physiology. She received her first textbook publishing contract in 2003, at age 25, with Morton Publishing Company. Two years later, she signed a second textbook contract with Pearson. To date, she has authored six textbooks, which have helped students learn across the country and internationally. She has also authored, produced, and narrated a variety of media products.

Dr. Amerman received a B.S. in cellular and molecular biology from the University of West Florida and a doctorate in podiatric medicine from Des Moines University. She is deeply committed to helping her students succeed in their A&P courses, aiming to generate curiosity and excitement about the material and its application in their future health careers. A long-time member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), she enjoys attending the annual HAPS conferences, especially when they are in locations that have ample hiking opportunities and many different species of snake.

In 2016, Dr. Amerman founded Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary (CCFS), a 415-acre refuge for farmed animals saved from abuse, neglect, and imminent slaughter. In a mere three years, CCFS grew to become the largest bovine sanctuary in the United States. Dr. Amerman and CCFS have been featured by The Dodo, Access Hollywood, Ivanhoe Broadcasting, NPR, I Heart Radio, the Associated Press, local media, and more, which has garnered them over 130,000 followers from around the world. Dr. Amerman is known on social media for the stories she weaves to describe the animals and life on the sanctuary. Known for her creative use of language, she has coined several “notwords,” including “notcows” and “moopeople.”

About our media author

Virginia Irintcheva is the author of the Big Picture animations and interactive figures and assessments in Mastering A&P®. She also served as an editorial advisor and reviewer of key concepts in this book. She is a biology professor at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. She has been teaching courses in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and biology for over 18 years. Virginia was born and raised in Bulgaria. She earned a B.S. in biology and Spanish from St. Louis University, under whose auspices she studied in Madrid, Spain, as well as in Missouri. She received her Ph.D. in pharmacological and physiological sciences in 2006 from that school. Her primary research interests were in cell signaling and, specifically, the effects of the coagulation protein thrombin and the family of Ras proteins on cell growth and proliferation. As a teacher, Virginia’s fundamental goal is to create an environment of effective communication by promoting mutual respect and successful learning. She strives to teach her students not only what to learn but also how to learn and why they are learning.

Outside the classroom, Virginia likes to travel, visit family in Europe, snowboard, hike with her dog, spoil her cat, and ride her horse.

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