Author: Anne Waugh & Allison Grant

Publication Date: 2006

Number of Pages: 490

ISBN: 0443101019

Cover: Paperback

This long established best-selling text meets the needs of a wide range of health care professionals including nurses, nursing students, students of allied health professions & complementary therapies, paramedics and ambulance technicians. The purpose of the book is reflected in its title, Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness. The text is written in straightforward language and is complemented by extensive clear, full-colour illustrations. Each chapter provides an explanation of:
• the normal structure and functions of the human body.
• what occurs when disease or illness disrupts the normal processes.

REVIEW
"This long established, best selling text has been revised and updated for the tenth edition. The text is written in straightforward language and complimented by 450 full colour illustrations. This edition also features an accompanying eveolve website with a full image bank, learning objectives on Powerpoint slides, animations, web-links, MCQs and an audio glossary." Nursing Standard Vol 20 No 30

FEATURES

• Carefully refined, clear and unambiguous text
• Excellent layout ensures the text and relevant illustrations are close together
• Highly illustrated with clear line diagrams, mostly in colour
• Text uses regular sequences of headings, lists, and bullet points to help with learning and revision
• Omits the unnecessary detail which can confuse the student new to the subject
• a glossary of common prefixes, suffixes and roots commonly used in anatomy and physiology
• an Appendix containing useful biological values for easy reference
• learning outcomes related to the sections within each chapter
• accompanying Colouring and workbook (See stock code 04205) that facilitates structured learning and revision of the material in this book
• access to an Evolve companion website.

CONTENTS

Common prefixes, suffixes and roots

SECTION 1 The body and its constituents; The body as a whole; Electrolytes and body fluids; The cells, tissues and organisation of the body.

SECTION 2 Communication; The blood; The cardiovascular system; The lymphatic system; The nervous system; The special senses; The endocrine system.

SECTION 3 Intake of raw materials and the elimination of waste; The respiratory system; Introduction to nutrition; The digestive system; The urinary system.

SECTION 4 Protection and survival The skin; Resistance and immunity; The musculoskeletal system; Introduction to genetics; The reproductive systems; Normal values; Bibliography.