This edition continues to have review questions at the ends of major sections in each chapter to test understanding of the material just covered. Illustrations Art pieces are designed to support the text and beyond. Labels and legends go only as far as the text itself. However, the detail of the figures is accurate enough to support more detailed discussion if the instructor or the student chooses further investigation. Boxed Information Short paragraphs in colored boxes apply ideas and facts in the narrative to clinical situations.
Some boxes describe changes in body structure and function that result from disease.
They discuss disorders, physiological responses to environmental factors, and other topics of general interest. At the end of many chapters are lists of related terms often used in clinical situations. These terms, along with their phonetic pronunciations and brief definitions, are helpful to understanding medical terminology. Critical thinking questions, many of them new, coax you to apply information to clinical situations. Reference Plates Reference plates continue to be a strong feature in this edition.