ISBN:
9780323834605
Copyright:
2023
Publication Date:
10-25-2022
Page Count:
598
Imprint:
Elsevier
List Price:
$46.99
Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness, 14th Edition
by Anne Waugh, MSc CertEd SRN RNT FHEA and Allison Grant, BSc PhD RGN
Paperback
ISBN:
9780323834605
Copyright:
2023
Publication Date:
10-25-2022
Page Count:
598
Imprint:
Elsevier
List Price:
$46.99
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- Clear and easy to read – suitable for students new to the area and anyone whose first language is not English
- Hundreds of stunning illustrations and images to make learning easy
- Helpful learning features such as Learning Outcomes boxes, colour coding and orientation icons to facilitate navigation
- Definitions of common prefixes, suffixes and roots, examples, glossary and an appendix of normal biological values
- Self-assessment activities in each chapter, including ‘spot check’ questions for each section and case studies with answers to develop understanding of key principles
- Accompanying website with animations, videos, audio-glossary and other self-assessment material
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- Over 120 animations clarifying underlying principles and make learning fun
- More than 1700 audio glossary entries
- Body Spectrum © online colouring and self-test software
- Self-assessment questions to help students test their knowledge
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Preface
Acknowledgements
Anatomical directions and orientation
Section 1 The body and its constituents
1 Anatomy and organisation of the body
2 Physiological chemistry and processes
3 Cells and tissues
Section 2 Communication
4 The blood
5 The cardiovascular system
6 The lymphatic system
7 The nervous system
8 The special senses
9 The endocrine system
Section 3 Intake of raw materials and elimination of waste
10 The respiratory system
11 Introduction to nutrition
12 The digestive system
13 The urinary system
Section 4 Protection of the body and continuation of the species
14 The skin
15 Defence and immunity
16 The musculoskeletal system
17 Genetics and inheritance
18 The reproductive systems
Answers to self-assessment and case study questions
Glossary
Normal values
Common prefixes, suffixes and roots
Bibliography
Index