Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners

John Clancy, Andrew McVicar

Section I: An Introduction to the Human Body 1. Introduction to physiology and homeostasis 2. Cell and tissue functions 3. The skeleton Section II: The Need for Regulation 4. Chemical reactions in cells: Fundamentals of metabolism 5. Nutrients and nutrition 6. Body fluids Section III: Sensing Change and Coordinating Responses 7. The senses 8. The nervous system 9. The endocrine system Section IV: Effectors of Homeostasis 10. The digestive system 11. The cardiovascular system 1: Blood 12. The cardiovascular system 2: Heart and circulation 13. The lymphatic system, immunity and microbiology 14. The respiratory system 15. The kidneys and urinary tract 16. The skin 17. Skeletal muscle: Posture and movement 18. The reproductive systems Section V: Influences on Homeostasis 19. Genes in embryo development and ageing 20. Pain 21. Stress 22. Circadian rhythms Section VI: Healthcare Practice: A Homeostatic Approach