Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Student Nurses (eBook)

Ian Peate is Head of the School of Nursing, Midwifery andHealthcare at Thames Valley University Muralitharan Nair is Senior Lecturer in the School ofNursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire

Title Page 1
Table of Contents 11
Chapter 1: Basic scientific principles of physiology 32
Chapter 2: Cells: cellular compartment, transport system, fluid movements 64
Chapter 3: The immune system 94
Chapter 4: Tissue 134
Chapter 5: The skin 162
Chapter 6: The nervous system 186
Chapter 7: The endocrine system 222
Chapter 8: The skeletal system 256
Chapter 9: The muscular system 290
Chapter 10: The cardiac system 326
Chapter 11: The respiratory system 360
Chapter 12: The circulatory system 398
Chapter 13: The digestive system and nutrition 438
Chapter 14: The renal system 478
Chapter 15: The reproductive systems 508
Chapter 16: The special senses 542
Chapter 17: Genetics 582
Index 617

An excellent detailed, yet concise A&P textbook; a valuablelearning tool for nursing students at all levels.(2nd year student nurse, University of Nottingham)

An exceptional book looking at the anatomy and physiology ofthe human body which would be an invaluable addition to any nursingstudents' studies...It was a pleasure to read and will bea valuable resource for my studies. (1st yearstudent nurse, Glyndwr University)

An excellent book for providing a good introduction into thewonders of each system of the body...I would recommendto my lecturers without doubt. (2nd year studentnurse, University of Salford)

This resource would be useful to me throughout my nursingtraining and beyond. .. I like the style this book is written in.The language is communicative, and easy to relate to. The subjectmatters are explained well, and made very comprehensible. Wellstructured and easy to access. (1st year studentnurse, City University, London)

I like the written style of the book, it is clear, conciseand academic. (1st year student nurse, Bucks NewUniversity)

The diagrams, tables, figures and illustrations areexcellent... I will be showing this copy to everyone.(2nd year student nurse, University of East Anglia)

It allows the reader to gain a good sound level of knowledgeof anatomy and physiology; prefect for my first year educationalneeds (1st year student nurse, Glasgow CaledonianUniversity)

This book would be most useful for first years as it explainseverything simply and clearly, but would be a good reference toolfor every year while studying, and when in your career.(2nd year student nurse, Glasgow CaledonianUniversity)

Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Student Nurseswill be useful throughout my entire course. ...I am verypleased with this book. I love the colour and layout. (1st year student nurse, University of AbertayDundee)

More than just a biology book - it actually relates towhat a nurse needs to know in practice. (2nd yearstudent nurse, Canterbury Christ Church University)