出版社:Elsevier Science Health Science div
出版日期:2006-5
ISBN:9780443101014
作者:Waugh, Anne/ Grant, Allison/ Chambers, Graeme (ILT)
页数:490页
书籍目录
PrefaceAcknowledgementsCommon prefixes,suffixes and rootsSECTION 1 The body and its constituents 1 Introduction to the human body 2 Introduction to the chemistry of life 3 The cells, tissues and organisation of the body 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 Normal valuesBibliographyIndex
作者简介
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 and 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. Previous edition is the winner of The Bookseller's Best-sellers Award for an Academic Title. "Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness, 9th edition" was the best-selling academic title through bookshops in 2005.