<li><b>NEW!</b> <b>Chapter on Epigenetics</b> gives students knowledge and insight into key processes that influence normal and abnormal cell growth and development.</li> <li><b>NEW! Streamlined tables and flowcharts </b>make information easier to access.</li> <li><b>NEW! Updated content throughout </b>reflects the latest clinical findings and research across the full spectrum of pathophysiology.</li> <li><b>NEW! Additional content on rare diseases </b>gives students a more comprehensive understanding of conditions that affect the human body.</li> <li><b>NEW! Division of Alterations of the Reproductive Systems chapter </b>will now cover male and female reproductive systems in separate chapters.</li> <li><b>NEW! 25 additional illustrations </b>bring key concepts to life.</li>