Physiology and Anatomy
by
John Clancy - Andrew J. McVicar
A textbook for students and lecturers following diploma/degree programmes in health-related disciplines. This illustrated book has a "homeostatic approach" combining basic anatomy with a detailed overview of human physiology.
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Complete description
This textbook is for students and lecturers following diploma/degree programmes in health-related disciplines. This illustrated book has a "homeostatic approach" combining basic anatomy with a detailed overview of human physiology. Summary boxes, separate chapter contents lists and a glossary of terms are included. The text is aimed at Project 2000 nursing students, health and social care courses (GNVQ-Advanced), higher education Access courses, and degree level nursing students.
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General info
Publisher & Imprint:
Hodder Arnold
City:
London
Pages:
725
More info:
height 187 mm
width 246 mm
weight 1712 gr
Summary
Physiology and Anatomy
Introduction to human physiology and homeostasis; levels of organization 1 - the cell - "the basic unit of life"; levels of organization 2 - "the chemical basis of life"; levels of organization 3 - tissues; intracellular and extracellular fluids; nutrition; the digestive system; the cardiovascular system 1 - the blood; the cardiovascular system 2 - heart and circulation; the lymphatic and immunity system; the respiratory system; the kidneys - excretion and body fluid homeostasis; co-ordination 1 - the nervous system; co-ordination 2 - the senses; co-ordination 3 - hormones; skeletomuscular systems - control of posture and movement; the skin - regulation of body temperature; reproduction; human development - conception of death; inheritance; the subjectivity of pain; the subjectivity of stress; circadian rhythms.
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