Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners: A Homeostatic Approach, Third Edition
This book focuses on the homeostatic principles of human physiology and anatomy, discussing the influence of homeostatic control failure in producing some of the common illnesses that nurses and healthcare practitioners are likely to encounter during their careers.
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Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners: A Homeostatic Approach, Third Edition
This book focuses on the homeostatic principles of human physiology and anatomy, discussing the influence of homeostatic control failure in producing some of the common illnesses that nurses and healthcare practitioners are likely to encounter during their careers.
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Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners: A Homeostatic Approach, Third Edition

Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners: A Homeostatic Approach, Third Edition

by John Clancy
Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners: A Homeostatic Approach, Third Edition

Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners: A Homeostatic Approach, Third Edition

by John Clancy

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This book focuses on the homeostatic principles of human physiology and anatomy, discussing the influence of homeostatic control failure in producing some of the common illnesses that nurses and healthcare practitioners are likely to encounter during their careers.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781138454729
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 08/02/2017
Edition description: 3rd ed.
Pages: 768
Product dimensions: 8.25(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Clancy, Andrew McVicar

Table of Contents

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
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