Anatomy and physiology for nurses: at a glance / Ian Peate, Muralitharan Nair. [electronic resource]
- 1 online resource (168 pages)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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 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 gastrointestinal tract -- 26. The upper gastrointestinal tract -- 27. The lower gastrointestinal tract -- 28. The liver, gallbladder and biliary tree -- 29. 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. The skin layers -- 50. The skin appendages -- 51. Epithelialisation -- 52. Granulation -- Part 12: The senses -- 53. Sight -- 54. Hearing -- 55. Olfaction -- 56. Gustation -- Appendix 1: Cross-references to chapters in Pathophysiology for Nurses at a Glance -- Appendix 2: Normal physiological values -- Appendix 3: Prefixes and suffixes -- Appendix 4: Glossary -- Further reading -- Index.
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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.