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Physiology and Anatomy, 2Ed John Clancy (University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK)

Physiology and Anatomy, 2Ed By John Clancy (University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK)

Physiology and Anatomy, 2Ed by John Clancy (University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK)


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Summary

Shows how the human body functions in health and disease. Based on systems, this text uses homeostatic principles as a guiding concept. It facilitates the learning of human physiology by providing a framework for learning that takes you through 'basic' structure and function to issues of clinical disorder and health care practice.

Physiology and Anatomy, 2Ed Summary

Physiology and Anatomy, 2Ed: A Homeostatic Approach by John Clancy (University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK)

Physiology and Anatomy: A Homeostatic Approach provides a modern approach to understanding how the human body functions in health and disease. Based on systems, the text uses homeostatic principles as a unique guiding concept throughout all the chapters.



The format and content of this second edition facilitate the learning of human physiology by providing a framework for learning that takes the reader through 'basic' structure and function to more complex issues of clinical disorder and health care practice.

Physiology and Anatomy, 2Ed Reviews

An asset to any nursing library
The Nursing Times (of the 1st edition)

Could easily become essential reading for students at all levels of nursing
Journal of Advanced Nursing

Fairly Priced at AGBP24.99.
A relevant textbook, which I will be recommending as further reading for my students.
Heather Gould, Senior Lecturer, Northumbria Univer

Table of Contents

Part 1 An Introduction to the Human Body
Homeostasis: a key concept in physiological control
Cell and tissue functions
The skeleton
Part 2 The Need for Regulation
Chemical reactions in cells. Metabolism
Nutrients and nutrition
Body fluids
Part 3 Sensing Change and Co-ordinating Responses
The Senses
Nervous system
The endocrine system: hormones
Part 4 Effectors of Homeostasis
Digestive system
Cardiovascular system 1: Blood
Cardiovascular system 2: heart and blood vessels
Lymphatic system and immunity
Respiratory system
The kidneys and urinary tract
The skin
Reproductive systems
Posture and movement
Reproductive systems
Part 5 Influences on Homeostasis
Nature-nurture: an individualised approach to health and healthcare
Genes in embryo development and ageing
Pain
Stress
Circadian rhythms
Part 6 Homeostasis in Action: Case Studies
Adult care
The women with breast cancer
The man with chronic bronchitis
The man with myocardial infarction
The man with benign prostatic hyperplasia
The young women with secondary (renal vascular) hypertension.

Additional information

GOR001778384
9780340762394
034076239X
Physiology and Anatomy, 2Ed: A Homeostatic Approach by John Clancy (University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
20020301
752
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