Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing Practice

Neal Cook is a Professor of Nursing and Head of School at the School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Ulster University and a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Neal is also President of the European Asso­ciation of Neuroscience Nurses and an Executive Board Member of the British Association of Neuroscience Nurses. Neal has taught anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to undergraduate and post-graduate nursing students across a number of courses since he commenced working in higher educa­tion. Neal is also passionate about person-centred practice, a key focus of his research, practice and educational activities. He has worked in the fields of neurosciences and critical care since registering as a nurse, becoming a specialist practitioner and subsequently moving into education and research. Neal has published clinical, research and education papers in the fields of education and neurosciences and remains very active in these endeavours. He remains clinically active in neurosciences and remains a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK). Andrea Shepherd is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing and Associate Head of School at the School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Ulster University, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Board Member of the British Association of Neuroscience Nurses. She has taught anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to undergraduate nursing students across a number of courses since she commenced working in higher education. Andrea is also an Advanced Life Support Instructor, teaching life support courses in Health and Social Care Trusts and in the University. She has worked in the fields of critical care and orthopaedics since registering as a nurse, becoming a specialist practitioner and subsequently moving into education. She currently takes a lead role in adult pre-registration nursing, is clinically active in critical care and remains a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK). Professor Jennifer Boore is Emeritus Professor of Nursing at the School of Nursing, Ulster University. Jenny started her career as a registered nurse, followed by becoming a midwife. She practiced as a nurse and midwife in the UK and Australia for some years before returning and beginning her first degreein human biology. After working as a clinicalteacher with the degree students she obtained a Research Fellowship at the University of Manchesterand completed her PhD on pre-operative preparation of patients. From 1977 to 1984 Jenny worked as a Lecturer in Nursing at the Universities of Edinburgh and Hull and was then appointed as Professor of Nursing at the University of Ulster in 1984 (the first Professor of Nursing in Ireland). Jenny has an extensive background in education, research and professional regulation. She has taught anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to undergraduate and post-graduate nursing students across a number of courses throughout her career. Her contributions to nursing have been recognised in achieving the honours of Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing in 1993 and Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1996. Jenny continues to be active in nursing education and research.

Introduction
Part 1: Introductory Concepts
Chapter 1: Homeostasis in Person-Centred Nursing
Chapter 2: The Human Cell
Chapter 3: Genetic and Epigenetic Control of Biological Systems
Chapter 4: The Human Microbiome and Health
Part 2: Control and Coordination
Chapter 5: The Nervous System: Control of Body Function
Chapter 6: Special and General Senses: Responding to the Environment
Chapter 7: The Endocrine System: Control of Internal Functions
Part 3: Preservation of the Internal Environment
Chapter 8: The Digestive System: Nutrient Supply and Waste Elimination
Chapter 9: Metabolism and Liver Function
Chapter 10: The Respiratory System: Gaseous Exchange
Chapter 11: The Renal System: Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance
Chapter 12: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems: Internal Transport
Part 4: Support and Protection of the Internal Environment
Chapter 13: The Immune System: Internal Protection
Chapter 14: Skin and Temperature Regulation
Chapter 15: The Musculoskeletal System: Support and Movement
Part 5: The Next Generation
Chapter 16: The Reproductive Systems
Chapter 17: Development through the Life Span
Glossary
Appendices