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050 _aQP34.5.W38 2023
100 _aWaugh Anne
_eAuthor
245 _a Ross & Wilson anatomy and physiology in health and illness/
_cby Anne Waugh , Allison Grant , Janet S. Ross
250 _a14th.edition
260 _aAmsterdam :
_bElsevier,
_cc2023
300 _axi, 586 pages :
_bcolour illustrations ;
_c28 cm
500 _aPrevious editions copyrighted 2018,2014,2010,2006,2001 and 1996 Student resources available online
504 _aIncludes Bibliographical references [p.553] and Index
505 _aCONTENTS 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 of the body and continuation of the species: 14. The skin-- 15. Defence and immunity-- 16 .The musculoskeletal system-- 17. Genetics and inheritance-- 18. The reproductive systems.
520 _a"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
650 _aHuman anatomy
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650 _aHuman physiology
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650 _aAnatomy
650 _aPhysiological Phenomena
650 _aPhysiology, Pathological
_9108
650 _aPathology
700 _aGrant Allison
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700 _aRoss Janet S.
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