Ross and Wilson anatomy and physiology in health and illness
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Ross and Wilson anatomy and physiology in health and illness
Churchill Livingstone, 1996
8th ed
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Anatomy and physiology in health and illness
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Includes index
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Description
Students from a range of health care courses - nurses, OTs, therapy students such as massage and beauty therapy - need a good, clear textbook of anatomy and physiology for their course. This classic text, with its highly valued illustrations, is appropriate for this wide range of students. A basic, easy-to-understand textbook of anatomy and physiology, highly illustrated throughout, this book is renowned worldwide for its readable, practical and thorough coverage of anatomy and physiology. In addition to A&P, each chapter ends with a brief section on diseases to show what happens when 'the normal' goes wrong. Truly a classic, and one of Churchill Livingstone's best-selling titles of all time! Also available in ISE, est ?7.50 Features: * An undaunting introduction to anatomy and physiology - tried and tested * New co-author brings fresh impetus to the text * New layout and improved presentation * Diseases sections (at chapter ends) updated throughout * Lavishly illustrated - very practical and useful to students * Comprehensive coverage without too much unnecessary detail
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 the BODY as a WHOLE and ITS CONSTITUENTS: Introduction to the Body as a Whole. Cells, Tissues and Organisation of the Body. Electrolytes and Body Fluids. SECTION 2 the INTERNAL COMMUNICATION: Blood. Circulatory System. Lymphatic System. Nervous System. Special Senses. Endocrine System. SECTION 3 INTAKE of RAW MATERIALS and ELIMINATION of WASTE: Respiratory System. Introduction to Nutrition. Digestive System. Urinary System. SECTION 4 PROTECTION and SURVIVAL: Skin. Skeleton. Joints. Muscular System. Reproductive Systems. Normal Values. Bibliography. Index.
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