Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (Tortora)

Key differences between 14th and 13th editions

• Time lapse between publications: 2 years (2013 vs 2011).
• Tortora's Principles of A&P was first published in 1975.
• The Fourteenth Ed. contains 112 pages less than the Thirteenth Ed.
• Updated end-of chapter "Focus on Homeostasis" pages.
• New chapter opening questions.
• The anatomical terminology is based on Terminology Anatomica, and the Fourteenth Ed. has enhanced glossary.
• Several new discussions, including:
• Control of Secretion of Calcitonin and Parathyroid Hormone in the Chapter 18
• Homeostatic Control of Red Blood Cells Production in the Chapter 19
• Section 23.6 is now referred to as "Control of Breathing" ("Control of Respiration" in the former 13th Ed.)