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, 2001
9th ed
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Anatomy and physiology in health and illness
Available at 14 libraries
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Include index and bibliographical references
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This is a basic anatomy and physiology textbook which is easy to read. It is highly illustrated with 4 colour text boxes and illustrations throughout. In addition to covering the "normal" anatomy and physiology, each chapter ends with a brief section on disease which explains what happens when the "normal" becomes abnormal. The text provides the essential foundations of understanding for all students studying on health related courses.
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 - The Body and its Constituents. Introduction to the human body. Introduction to the chemistry of life. The cells, tissues and organisation of the body. SECTION 2 - Communication. The blood. The circulatory system. The lymphatic system. The nervous system. The special senses. The endocrine system. SECTION 3 - Intake of Raw Materials and Elimination of Waste. The respiratory system. Introduction to nutrition. The digestive system. The urinary system. SECTION 4 - Protection and Survival. The skin. Resistance and immunity. The skeleton. The joints. The muscular system. The reproductive systems.
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