Displaying 1 of 1 2023 Format: Book Author: Waugh, Anne, author. Title: Ross & Wilson anatomy and physiology in health and illness / Anne Waugh and Allison Grant Edition: 14th edition / Anne Waugh, BSc (Hons), MSc, CertEd, SRN, RNT, PFHEA, Allison Grant, BSc, PhD, FHEA. Publisher, Date: Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2023. ©2023 Description: xi, 586 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm Summary: "Now in its fourteenth edition, this best-selling textbook has been honed over many years to provide a clear, straightforward introduction to the human body for students of nursing, allied health or biomedical and paramedical science. The book covers the core essentials of anatomy and physiology, including basic pathology and pathophysiology of important diseases and disorders. This new edition presents additional illustrations to enhance understanding of key concepts, including pathophysiology and diagnostics. Included for the first time is an introduction to surface anatomy, while other updating reflects current scientific knowledge and developments, including coronavirus. Enhanced learning features and an extensive online resource help you grasp all the important areas."-- From back cover. Subjects: Human anatomy. Human physiology. Physiology, Pathological. Anatomy. Other Author: Grant, Allison (Allison Wynn), 1961- author. Ross, Janet S. Anatomy and physiology in health and illness. Other Title: Ross and Wilson anatomy and physiology in health and illness Anatomy and physiology in health and illness Notes: Student resources available online. Includes bibliographical references (page 553) and index. Contents: Section 1. The body and its constituents -- Anatomy and organisation of the body -- Physiological chemistry and processes -- Cells and tissues -- 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 elimination of waste -- The respiratory system -- Introduction to nutrition -- The digestive system -- The urinary system -- Section 4. Protection of the body and continuation of the species -- The skin -- Defence and immunity -- The musculoskeletal system -- Genetics and inheritance -- The reproductive systems. Call Number: RT69 .W384 2023 ISBN: 9780323834605 0323834604 * 9780323834612 Control Number: 846067 System Availability: 0 # System items in: 0 # Local items: 0 # Local items in: 0 Current Holds: 0 Request It Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Find It Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1
