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. INDICE: PrefaceSection 1 The Characteristics of Living Matter 1 1. Introduction 2. The cellular level of organization 3. Tissues, organs, systems and homeostasisSection 2 Control and Co-ordination 4. The nervous system 5. The ear 6. The eye 7. Endocrine glandsSection 3 Posture and Movement 8. 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 Transport 13. The blood 14. The heart and blood vessels 15. The circulation 16. The lymphatic system 17. The respiratory system Section 5 Nutrition and Elimination 18. 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 Reproduction 23. The skin 24. Non-specific resistance and the immune system 25. The reproductive system Index
- ISBN: 978-0-7020-5980-3
- Editorial: Bailliere Tindall
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2013
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés