ISBN:
9780702063404
Copyright:
2014
Publication Date:
04-28-2014
Page Count:
522
Imprint:
Churchill Livingstone
List Price:
$36.99
Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 12th Edition
by Anne Waugh, MSc CertEd SRN RNT FHEA and Allison Grant, BSc PhD RGN
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
ISBN:
9780702063404
Copyright:
2014
Publication Date:
04-28-2014
Page Count:
522
Imprint:
Churchill Livingstone
List Price:
$36.99
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- Carefully refined, clear and unambiguous text which omits the unnecessary detail that can confuse the student new to the subject
- Highly illustrated with clear colour diagrams and photographs
- Regular sequences of headings, lists and bullet points help with learning and revision
- Learning outcomes related to the sections within each chapter
- Common prefixes, suffixes and roots commonly used in anatomy and physiology
- Appendix containing useful biological values for easy reference
- Access to additional electronic resources, including high-quality animations, colouring exercises, case studies, self-testing questions, an audio pronunciation guide and weblinks
- An accompanying Colouring and workbook that facilitates structured learning and revision of the material in this book.
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- Fully revised and updated text, with a focus on the most commonly occurring disorders
- New sections on the implications of normal ageing on the structure and function of the body systems to reinforce the core material and reflect today’s ageing population
- A new, easy-to-use colouring feature has been added to the extensive and varied selection of highly popular web-based online revision activities
- Additional coloured electron micrographs and photographs, as well as updated illustrations
- Extended glossary for fast, convenient and concise reference to important terminology.
- Fully revised and updated text, with a focus on the most commonly occurring disorders
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Section 1 The body and its constituents
1 Introduction to the human body
2 Introduction to the chemistry of life
3 The cells, tissues and organisation of the body
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 and survival
14 The skin
15 Resistance and immunity
16 The musculoskeletal system
17 Introduction to genetics
18 The reproductive systems
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