Product Description
Anatomy and Physiology: An introduction for nursing and healthcare
Author: P Minett
Format: Physical Hardcopy
This accessible anatomy and physiology text covers the essentials of anatomy and physiology required by the curriculum for South Africa’s core nursing programmes. Its user-friendly design and layout assist in making a complex subject more manageable. Written in an engaging style, the book helps readers to:
• learn the language of anatomy and physiology by explaining new terms clearly in the text and in a comprehensive glossary
• understand the key anatomical structures and physiological functions
• appreciate what happens during disease, with boxes throughout to highlight the clinical relevance, and more detailed explanations of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and cancer
• apply this knowledge in healthcare contexts
Support Material
The following material to accompany the book is provided free of charge online:
• four additional chapters to help readers extend their knowledge (Physiological measurements, Principles of drug action, Nutrition, and Biochemistry
• a variety of self-assessment questions for every chapter
Contents:
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Histology
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The skin
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The musculoskeletal system
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The cardiovascular system
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The respiratory system
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The digestive system
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The urinary system
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The nervous system
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The sensory system
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The endocrine system
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The reproductive systems
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The human genome
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Immunity
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Disease
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Multisystem disorders
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