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Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness
- 13th Edition - July 3, 2018
- Authors: Anne Waugh, Allison Grant
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 7 2 7 7 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 7 2 8 4 - 0
The new edition of the hugely successful Ross and Wilson Anatomy & Physiology in Health and Illness continues to bring its readers the core essentials of human biology p… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe new edition of the hugely successful Ross and Wilson Anatomy & Physiology in Health and Illness continues to bring its readers the core essentials of human biology presented in a clear and straightforward manner. Fully updated throughout, the book now comes with enhanced learning features including helpful revision questions and an all new art programme to help make learning even easier. The 13th edition retains its popular website, which contains a wide range of ‘critical thinking’ exercises as well as new animations, an audio-glossary, the unique Body Spectrum© online colouring and self-test program, and helpful weblinks. Ross and Wilson Anatomy & Physiology in Health and Illness will be of particular help to readers new to the subject area, those returning to study after a period of absence, and for anyone whose first language isn’t English.
- Latest edition of the world’s most popular textbook on basic human anatomy and physiology with over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide
- Clear, no nonsense writing style helps make learning easy
- Accompanying website contains animations, audio-glossary, case studies and other self-assessment material, the unique Body Spectrum© online colouring and self-test software, and helpful weblinks
- Includes basic pathology and pathophysiology of important diseases and disorders
- Contains helpful learning features such as Learning Outcomes boxes, colour coding and design icons together with a stunning illustration and photography collection
- Contains clear explanations of common prefixes, suffixes and roots, with helpful examples from the text, plus a glossary and an appendix of normal biological values.
- Particularly valuable for students who are completely new to the subject, or returning to study after a period of absence, and for anyone whose first language is not English
Students of nursing and allied health professions, biomedical and paramedical science, operating department practice, complementary therapy and massage therapy
- Cover image
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Online Student Resources
- Help for Faculty
- Common prefixes, suffixes and roots
- Key_page
- Key
- Key
- Section 1 The body and its constituents
- 1 Anatomy and organisation of the body
- Levels of structural complexity
- Survival needs of the body
- Introduction to anatomy
- Organisation of the body
- Introduction to ageing
- Introduction to the study of illness
- References and further reading
- Review and revise
- 2 Physiological chemistry and processes
- Atoms, molecules and compounds
- Important biological molecules
- The internal environment and homeostasis
- Body fluids
- Review and revise
- 3 Cells and tissues
- The cell: structure and functions
- Tissues
- Changes in cell size and number
- Neoplasms or tumours
- Review and revise
- Section 2 Communication
- 4 The blood
- Plasma
- Cellular content of blood 4.1
- Erythrocyte disorders
- Leukocyte disorders
- Haemorrhagic diseases
- Review and revise
- 5 The cardiovascular system
- Blood vessels
- Heart
- Blood pressure
- Pulse
- Circulation of the blood
- Fetal circulation
- Effects of ageing on the cardiovascular system
- Shock
- Thrombosis and embolism
- Blood vessel pathology
- Oedema
- Diseases of the heart
- Disorders of blood pressure
- References and further reading
- Review and revise
- 6 The lymphatic system
- Lymph and lymph vessels
- Lymphatic organs and tissues
- Lymph vessel pathology
- Diseases of lymph nodes
- Disorders of the spleen
- Diseases of the thymus gland
- Review and revise
- 7 The nervous system
- Cells and tissues of the nervous system
- Central nervous system
- Peripheral nervous system
- Effects of ageing on the nervous system
- Disorders of the brain
- Infections of the central nervous system
- Demyelinating diseases
- Diseases of the spinal cord
- Diseases of peripheral nerves
- Developmental abnormalities of the nervous system
- Tumours of the nervous system
- Review and revise
- 8 The special senses
- Hearing and the ear
- Balance and the ear
- Sight and the eye
- Sense of smell
- Sense of taste
- Effects of ageing on the special senses
- Disorders of the ear
- Disorders of the eye
- Refractive errors of the eye
- Review and revise
- 9 The endocrine system
- Pituitary gland and hypothalamus
- Thyroid gland
- Parathyroid glands
- Adrenal glands
- Pancreatic islets
- Pineal gland
- Organs with secondary endocrine functions
- Local hormones
- Effects of ageing on the endocrine system
- Disorders of the pituitary gland
- Disorders of the thyroid gland
- Disorders of the parathyroid glands
- Disorders of the adrenal cortex
- Disorders of the adrenal medulla
- Disorders of the pancreatic islets
- References and further reading
- Review and revise
- Section 3 Intake of raw materials and elimination of waste
- 10 The respiratory system
- Nose and nasal cavity
- Pharynx
- Larynx
- Trachea
- Lungs
- Respiration
- Effects of ageing on the respiratory system
- Disorders of the upper respiratory tract
- Obstructive lung disorders
- Restrictive disorders
- Lung infections
- Lung tumours
- Lung collapse
- Review and revise
- 11 Introduction to nutrition
- The balanced diet
- Nutrients
- Non-starch polysaccharide
- Ageing and nutrition
- Disorders of nutrition
- Conditions with dietary implications
- References and further reading
- Review and revise
- 12 The digestive system
- Organs of the digestive system
- Basic structure of the alimentary canal
- Mouth
- Salivary glands
- Pharynx
- Oesophagus
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Large intestine, rectum and anal canal
- Pancreas
- Liver
- Biliary tract
- Summary of digestion and absorption of nutrients
- Metabolism
- Effects of ageing on the digestive system
- Diseases of the mouth
- Diseases of the pharynx
- Diseases of salivary glands
- Diseases of the oesophagus
- Diseases of the stomach
- Diseases of the intestines
- Diseases of the pancreas
- Diseases of the liver
- Diseases of the gall bladder and bile ducts
- Review and revise
- 13 The urinary system
- Kidneys
- Ureters
- Urinary bladder
- Urethra
- Micturition
- Effects of ageing on the urinary system
- Diseases of the kidneys
- Diseases of the renal pelvis, ureters, bladder and urethra
- Review and revise
- Section 4 Protection and survival
- 14 The skin
- Structure and functions of the skin
- Wound healing
- Effects of ageing on the skin
- Disorders of the skin
- Review and revise
- 15 Resistance and immunity
- Non-specific defence mechanisms
- Immunity
- Ageing and immunity
- Abnormal immune function
- Review and revise
- 16 The musculoskeletal system
- Bone
- Axial skeleton
- Appendicular skeleton
- Joints
- Skeletal muscle
- Effects of ageing on the musculoskeletal system
- Diseases of bone
- Disorders of joints
- Diseases of muscle
- Review and revise
- 17 Introduction to genetics
- Chromosomes, genes and DNA
- Protein synthesis
- Cell division
- The genetic basis of inheritance
- Ageing and genetics
- Genetic basis of disease
- Review and revise
- 18 The reproductive systems
- Female reproductive system
- Male reproductive system 18.8
- Human development
- Effects of ageing on the reproductive systems
- Infections of the reproductive tract
- Diseases of the female reproductive system
- Diseases of the male reproductive system
- Review and revise
- Answers to self-assessment questions
- Glossary
- Normal values
- Bibliography
- Index
- IBC
- No. of pages: 584
- Language: English
- Edition: 13
- Published: July 3, 2018
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780702072772
- eBook ISBN: 9780702072840
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