Ross and Wilson anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness

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This title stands out among textbooks for its broad appeal to healthcare professionals, including nurses, nursing students, allied health students, and paramedics. Each chapter explains the normal structure and functions of the human body, along with the impact of disease on physiology. The text is written in clear language and features over 400 color illustrations. It presents refined, straightforward content that avoids unnecessary details, making it accessible for newcomers to the subject. The layout includes regular headings, lists, and bullet points to aid learning and revision. An Evolve companion website enhances the experience with a full image bank, high-quality animations, web links, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and an audio pronunciation guide. Learning outcomes are provided for each chapter, along with a glossary of common prefixes, suffixes, and roots in anatomy and physiology. An appendix offers useful biological values for quick reference. Additionally, an accompanying coloring and workbook supports structured learning and revision. The text has been fully revised to include recent developments in cell biology and nutrition, featuring new photographs, illustrations, and an upgraded website with interactive elements like coloring, labeling, feedback for MCQs, and various self-assessment exercises.