Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision for pre–registration nursing and healthcare students, from the publishers of the market–leading at a Glance series.Combining superb illustrations with accessible and informative text, this book covers all the body systems and key concepts encountered from the start of the pre–registration nursing or healthcare programme, and is ideal for anyone looking for an overview of the human body. Providing a concise, visual overview of anatomy and physiology and the related biological sciences, this book will help students develop practical skills, enabling them to become caring, kind and compassionate nurses.Superbly illustrated, with full colour illustrations throughoutBreaks down complex concepts in an accessible wayWritten specifically for nursing and healthcare students with all the information they needIncludes access to a companion website with self–assessment questions for each chapterAvailable in a range of digital formats– perfect for ‘on the go’ study and revision INDICE: Preface.Abbreviations.How to use your revision guide.About the companion website.Part 1: Foundations.1. The genome.2. Homeostatic mechanisms.3. Fluid compartments.4. Cells and organelles.5. Transport systems.6. Blood.7. Inflammation and immunity.8. Tissues.Part 2: The nervous system.9. The brain and nerves.10. Structures of the brain.11. The spinal cord.12. The brain s blood supply.13. The autonomic nervous system.14. Peripheral nervous system.Part 3: The Heart and vascular system.15. The heart.16. Blood flow through the heart.17. The conducting system.18. Nerve supply to the heart.19. Structure of the blood vessels.20. Blood pressure.21. Lymphatic circulation.Part 4: The respiratory system.22. The respiratory tract.23. Pulmonary ventilation.24. Control of breathing.25. Gas exchange.Part 5: The gastro intestinal tract.26. The upper gastrointestinal tract.27. The lower gastro intestinal tract.28. The liver, gall bladder and biliary tree.29. The pancreas and spleen.30. Digestion.Part 6: The urinary system.31. The kidney: microscopic.32. The kidney: macroscopic.33. The ureter, bladder and urethra.34. Formation of urine.Part 7: The male reproductive system.35. External male genitalia.36. The prostate gland.37. Spermatogenesis.Part 8: The female reproductive system.38. Female internal reproductive organs.39. External female genitalia.40. The breast.41. The menstrual cycle.Part 9: The Endocrine system.42. The endocrine system.43. The thyroid and adrenal glands.44. The pancreas and gonads.Part 10: The Musculoskeletal system.45. Bone structure.46. Bone types.47. Joints.48. Muscles.Part 11: The skin.49. Skin layers.50. Skin appendages.51. Epithelialisation.52. Granulation.Part 12: The senses.53. Sight.54. Hearing.55. Smell.56. Taste.Appendices.Cross–references to chapters in Pathophysiology at a Glance.Normal physiological values.Prefixes and suffixes.Glossary.Further reading/resources.Index
- ISBN: 978-1-118-74631-8
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 168
- Fecha Publicación: 27/03/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés