Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division (Verlag)
978-0-323-83460-5 (ISBN)
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.
Like millions of readers before you, you will treasure Ross & Wilson as a go-to resource that you will refer to time and again to support this critical aspect of your healthcare education.
Clear and easy to read - suitable for students new to the area and anyone whose first language is not English
Hundreds of stunning illustrations and images to make learning easy
Helpful learning features such as Learning Outcomes boxes, colour coding and orientation icons to facilitate navigation
Definitions of common prefixes, suffixes and roots, examples, glossary and an appendix of normal biological values
Self-assessment activities in each chapter, including 'spot check' questions for each section and case studies with answers to develop understanding of key principles
Accompanying website with animations, videos, audio-glossary and other self-assessment material
Evolve Study Resources
Online content offered with Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness 14th edition includes:
New for this edition - a set of expert-narrated 3D videos summarizing key topics in the book, powered by Complete Anatomy: the world's most advanced 3D anatomy platform
Over 120 animations clarifying underlying principles and make learning fun
More than 1700 audio glossary entries
Body Spectrum © online colouring and self-test software
Self-assessment questions to help students test their knowledge
Allison Grant is a lecturer in the Department of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
Section 1 The body and its constituents
1 Anatomy and organisation of the body
2 Physiological chemistry and processes
3 Cells and tissues
Section 2 Communication
4 The blood
5 The cardiovascular system
6 The lymphatic system
7 The nervous system
8 The special senses
9 The endocrine system
Section 3 Intake of raw materials and elimination of waste
10 The respiratory system
11 Introduction to nutrition
12 The digestive system
13 The urinary system
Section 4 Protection and survival
14 The skin
15 Resistance and immunity
16 The musculoskeletal system
17 Introduction to genetics
18 The reproductive systems
Glossary
Normal values
Bibliography
| Erscheinungsdatum | 04.07.2022 |
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| Zusatzinfo | 523 illustrations (523 in full color); Illustrations, unspecified |
| Verlagsort | Philadelphia |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 216 x 276 mm |
| Gewicht | 1660 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege |
| Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Anatomie / Neuroanatomie | |
| Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Physiologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-323-83460-4 / 0323834604 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-323-83460-5 / 9780323834605 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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