Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses
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- 13th Edition - February 14, 2011
- Author: Roger Watson
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 4 6 0 4 - 9
This title is now available under ISBN 9780702059803. This is a new edition of a highly popular introductory text on anatomy and physiology for nurses and allied health students.… Read more
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This title is now available under ISBN 9780702059803.
This is a new edition of a highly popular introductory text on anatomy and physiology for nurses and allied health students. Its clear writing style and competitive price make it accessible to a wide audience and its comprehensive coverage suits a variety of healthcare courses. The content is organised to reflect a systems approach.
clear diagrams aid understanding
learning objectives in each chapter help revision
review questions help test understanding
clinical links help students relate the content to practice
Pre-registration nursing students
Preface
Section 1 The Characteristics of Living Matter 11. Introduction
2. The cellular level of organization
3. Tissues, organs, systems and homeostasis
Section 2 Control and Co-ordination4. The nervous system
5. The ear
6. The eye
7. Endocrine glands
Section 3 Posture and Movement8. Development and types of bone
9. Bones of the head and trunk
10. Bones of the limbs
11. Joints or articulations
12. Muscle
Section 4 Internal Transport13. The blood
14. The heart and blood vessels
15. The circulation
16. The lymphatic system
17. The respiratory system
Section 5 Nutrition and Elimination18. The digestive system
19. The liver, biliary system and pancreas
20. Nutrition
21. Digestion and metabolism
22. Fluid balance and the urinary system
Section 6 Protection and Reproduction23. The skin
24. Non-specific resistance and the immune system
25. The reproductive system
Index
- Edition: 13
- Published: February 14, 2011
- Language: English
RW
Roger Watson
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences,The University of Hull, Hull, UK