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  <title><![CDATA[Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology]]></title>
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  <default_description>&lt;!--0-8053-7327-6, Marieb, Elaine N., Essentials of Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology, Eighth Edition//--&gt;    &lt;B&gt;&lt;/B&gt; &lt;I&gt;Essentials of Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology, Eighth Edition&lt;/I&gt; continues to set the standard for A&amp;P texts with an enhanced media package and new active learning features that help readers better visualize and understand the structure and function of the human body. New information on hot topics like DNA fingerprinting, bone implants for children, stem cell research, and obesity draws readers into the material. Elaine Marieb's clear and friendly writing style emphasizes the relevance of anatomy and physiology to readers' lives and careers. It clarifies concepts, defines key terms, and offers just the right balance of anatomy, physiology, and clinical coverage to make the content complete without being overwhelming.    &lt;B&gt;&lt;/B&gt; The Human Body: An Orientation, Basic Chemistry, Cells and Tissues, Skin and Body Membranes, The Skeletal System, The Muscular System, The Nervous System, Special Senses, The Endocrine System, Blood, The Cardiovascular System, The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses, The Respiratory System, The Digestive System and Body Metabolism, The Urinary System, The Reproductive System.    &lt;B&gt;&lt;/B&gt; For all readers interested in learning the essentials of human anatomy and physiology.</default_description>
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  <read_at>Tue Jun 02 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Though this textbook is intended primarily for the education/exploration of anatomy and physiology, as the title suggests, I have used it for a Biology II class during my junior year of high school. With highly accessible explanations and extremely thorough diagrams, &quot;Essentials of Human Anatom...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/55197241">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[What can I say; if you are studying and learning about the 11 different systems in the body, this is a great book:-)]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Chapter 14 is a bit crap, but chapter 16 is good and steamy.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[The physiology and anatomy of human body  discuss in this book]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[cannot wait to read a non biology text book. haha]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[excellent book for basic anatomy.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I have and am learning so much!]]></body>
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