Reflecting the latest practices and protocols from the field, BODY STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS UPDATED, 13th edition, equips you with the basics needed for the study of the human body and how it functions. It provides a general introduction to life functions, terminology and phonetic pronunciations as well as an overall review of human development and body processes. Diseases and disorders are integrated within each body system chapter to link physiology with anatomy. A media link feature connects you to 3-D anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology animations that bring chapter concepts to life, while detailed Career Profiles give you insight into growing health care professions. In addition, highlights and features that emphasize clinical applications make learning fun and engaging. This edition is aligned with Precision Exams Health Science Career Cluster.Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.