No need to feel stressed over anatomy and physiology—grasp all the basic terms and concepts, with the fully updated Anatomy and Physiology Made Incredibly Easy!, 5th Edition. Using humor and friendly guidance, this colorful text gives you the pure-and-simple clarity you need to understand the basic structure and functions of all major body systems, while also guiding you through genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and more.

This handy quick-reference guide is the ideal NCLEX® study aid, textbook support, or quick refresher for nurses and other healthcare practitioners.

Grasp the details of anatomy and physiology, in the Incredibly Easy!® way . . .

NEW and completely updated content in easy-read format to simplify the core concepts of anatomy and physiology
Defines anatomic terms such as cell structure, cell reproduction and energy generation, the four basic tissue types and their characteristics, and more
End-of-book, pocket-sizedstudy cards for easy review anywhere, anytime
Explains the forms and locations of body structures – the directional terms, reference planes, cavities, and regions of every major body system
Dozens of full-color drawings and diagrams illustrating all major body systems—integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurosensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, and more, plus:
fluids and electrolytes
reproduction and lactation
genetics
nutrition
chemical organization
Special features include:
“Nurse Joy” and “Jake” – expert insights, key concepts, and important care reminders
Zoom in – an up-close look at anatomic structures
Now I get it! – complex physiology processes stated in easy-to-handle terms
Just the facts – quick content summary at start of each chapter
Quick quiz – multiple-choice questions at end of each chapter to help you retain what you learned
Senior moment – explains physiologic changes that occur with aging in each body system
Body shop – illustrates how body systems and structures work together
Memory jogger – helpful tricks and tips to help you retain vital data
Just for fun – fun puzzles for boosting your understanding of anatomical terms and pathophysiological concepts
Practice Makes Perfect – end-of-book NCLEX® practice questions, for solid exam preparation 

x, 373 pages : color illustrations. 

1– The human body2– Genetics3– Chemical organization4– Integumentary system5– Musculoskeletal system6– Neurosensory system7– Endocrine system8– Cardiovascular system9– Hematologic system10– Immune system11– Respiratory system12– Gastrointestinal system13– Nutrition and metabolism14– Urinary system15– Fluids, electrolytes, acids and bases16– Reproductive system17– Reproduction and lactationAppendicesPractices makes perfectGlossaryStudy cardsSelected referencesIndex