Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness

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Anne Waugh, BSc(Hons), MSc, CertEd, SRN, RNT, FHEA, Senior Lecturer and Senior Teaching Fellow, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK Maître de conférences, School of Acute and Continuing care Nursing, Napier University, Edinburgh
Allison Grant, BSc, PhD, RGN, Lecturer, School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK Maître assistant; School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow
Anne Waugh, BSc(Hons), MSc, CertEd, SRN, RNT, FHEA, Senior Lecturer and Senior Teaching Fellow, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK Maître de conférences, School of Acute and Continuing care Nursing, Napier University, Edinburgh
Allison Grant, BSc, PhD, RGN, Lecturer, School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK Maître assistant; School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow

This title is unique among textbooks in its appeal to a wide range of healthcare professionals including nurses, nursing students, students in the allied health professions and complementary / alternative medicine, paramedics and ambulance technicians. Each chapter provides an explanation of the normal structure and functions of the human body and the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology. The text is written in straightforward language and is complemented by over 400 extensive clear, colour illustrations.

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Paperback, 512 Pages

Published: May 2010

Imprint: Churchill Livingstone

ISBN: 978-0-7020-3227-1

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SECTION 1 The body and its constituents
1 Introduction to the human body
2 Introduction to the chemistry of life
3 The cells, tissues and organisation of the body

SECTION 2 Communication
4 The blood
5 The cardiovascular system
6 The lymphatic system
7 The nervous system
8 The special senses
9 The endocrine system

SECTION 3 Intake of raw materials and the elimination of waste
10 The respiratory system
11 Introduction to nutrition
12 The digestive system
13 The urinary system

SECTION 4 Protection and survival
14 The skin.
15 Resistance and immunity
16 The musculoskeletal system
17 Introduction to genetics.
18 The reproductive systems

Glossary
Normal values
Bibliography
Index

Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness

With access to Ross & Wilson website for electronic ancillaries and eBook

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