Overview

Anatomy and Physiology in Healthcare focuses on what healthcare students need to know about the biological principles which underpin the practice of healthcare. All healthcare students have to study anatomy and physiology. They often find it a challenging subject and struggle to see how the subject will link to their professional practice. This book is unique in that it integrates clinical cases with the essential biological facts to provide all students with a thorough understanding of how anatomy and physiology can be applied in healthcare. By using clinical cases throughout , the book helps the reader grasp the practical relevance of anatomy and physiology to decision-making and care delivery. The clinical cases have been carefully selected to reflect common conditions encountered in practice today, and the changing patterns of disease and healthcare. Clear high-quality full colour illustrations, links to appropriate web-based content, and self-assessment material make this the perfect, practical textbook for all healthcare students. Review: ""This textbook presents anatomy and physiology in a fun and interactive way.... It is divided into 14 chapters and the way the authors have introduced the information gives it a modern twist. For example, instead of titling a chapter 'The reproductive system', it is called 'From one generation to the next'. ..... What works particularly well is the way the authors have used case studies that reflect the reality of the changing patterns of health and disease.... This book provides a good foundation in clinical application and it seeks to link theory to practice.""; Nursing Standard, 27 September 2017, volume 32 number 5

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Author:   Paul Marshall, PhD, BSc, RGN, RMN (Senior Lecturer and Director of Practice, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds) ,  Beverley Gallacher, BSc (Hons), MSc, PG Dip., RGN (Lecturer, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds) ,  Jim Jolly (Head of Ageing Cancer and Continuing Care, Lecturer, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds) ,  Shupikai Rinomhota (Subject Lead Biological Sciences, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds)
Publisher:   Scion Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Scion Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 20.80cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 26.80cm
Weight:   1.355kg
ISBN:  

9781904842958

ISBN 10:   190484295
Pages:   528
Publication Date:   03 July 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Why is the human body the way it is? 1.1 Introduction and clinical relevance 1.2 What you need to know – essential anatomy and physiology 1.2.1 Why the human body is the way it is 1.2.2 Single-celled and multicellular organisms 1.2.3 Homeostasis and homeodynamics 1.2.4 The internal environment and plasma 1.2.5 The homeodynamic process 1.2.6 The homeodynamic regulation of body temperature 1.3 Clinical application 1.4 Anatomical language 1.4.1 General anatomical terms 1.4.2 Body cavities 1.4.3 Body regions 1.5 Summary 1.6 Further reading 1.7 Self-assessment questions Chapter 2. Cells and their environment 2.1 Introduction and clinical relevance 2.2 What you need to know – essential anatomy and physiology 2.2.1 Types of cell: the diversity of life 2.2.2 Components of a eukaryotic cell 2.2.3 Organization of cells in the body 2.3 Clinical application 2.4 Summary 2.5 Further reading 2.6 Self-assessment questions Chapter 3. Genetics: how cells divide and introduce variation 3.1 Introduction and clinical relevance 3.2 What you need to know – essential anatomy and physiology 3.2.1 The genome 3.2.2 Chromosomes 3.2.3 Cell division 3.2.4 Application of genetics to healthcare 3.3 Clinical application 3.4 Summary 3.5 Further reading 3.6 Self-assessment questions Chapter 4. Communication: short and fast 4.1 Introduction and clinical relevance 4.2 What you need to know – essential anatomy and physiology 4.2.1 Characteristics of a biological communication system 4.2.2 The nervous system: structural organization 4.2.3 Nervous tissue 4.2.4 Functional organization of the nervous system 4.2.5 The generation and propagation of an action potential 4.2.6 The central nervous system: the brain and spinal cord 4.2.7 Neuronal pathways and tracts of the brain and spinal cord 4.2.8 Protection and nourishment of the brain and spinal cord 4.2.9 The peripheral nervous system (cranial nerves and spinal nerves) 4.2.10 The autonomic nervous system 4.3 Clinical application 4.4 Summary 4.5 Further reading 4.6 Self-assessment questions Chapter 5. Communication: long and slow 5.1 Introduction and clinical relevance 5.2 What you need to know – essential anatomy and physiology 5.2.1 The endocrine system 5.2.2 Protein hormones 5.2.3 Lipid-derivative hormones 5.2.4 How hormones exert an effect 5.2.5 Major endocrine glands and tissues 5.3 Clinical application 5.4 Summary 5.5 Further reading 5.6 Self-assessment questions Chapter 6. How the external environment is interpreted 6.1 Introduction and clinical relevance 6.2 What you need to know – essential anatomy and physiology 6.2.1 Sensation and perception 6.2.2 Vision and the eye 6.2.3 Taste and smell 6.2.4 Hearing 6.2.5 Touch 6.3 Clinical application 6.4 Summary 6.5 Further reading 6.6 Self-assessment questions Chapter 7. Why food is needed: the chemical basis of health 7.1 Introduction and clinical relevance 7.2 What you need to know – essential anatomy and physiology 7.2.1 The driving force behind cellular processes and activities 7.2.2 Components of food 7.2.3 Making nutrients in food available 7.3 Clinical application 7.4 Summary 7.5 Further reading 7.6 Self-assessment questions Chapter 8. The importance of water and electrolytes 8.1 Introduction and clinical relevance 8.2 What you need to know – essential anatomy and physiology 8.2.1 Water and electrolytes 8.2.2 Functions of the kidney 8.3 Clinical application 8.4 Summary 8.5 Further reading 8.6 Self-assessment questions Chapter 9. Organs need to be perfused 9.1 Introduction and clinical relevance 9.2 What you need to know – essential anatomy and physiology 9.2.1 Structure and function of blood vessels 9.2.2 Blood flow and perfusion 9.2.3 The heart: structure and function 9.2.4 Blood pressure 9.2.5 Blood composition and function 9.3 Clinical application 9.4 Summary 9.5 Further reading 9.6 Self-assessment questions Chapter 10. The body needs oxygen 10.1 Introduction and clinical relevance 10.2 What you need to know – essential anatomy and physiology 10.2.1 Upper respiratory tract 10.2.2 Lower respiratory tract 10.2.3 Lung tissue and the bronchial tree 10.2.4 Ventilation and the mechanics of breathing 10.2.5 Respiratory volumes and capacities 10.2.6 Exchange and transportation of gases 10.2.7 Regulation of breathing by chemoreceptors 10.3 Clinical application 10.4 Summary 10.5 Further reading 10.6 Self-assessment questions Chapter 11. Protection from harm 11.1 Introduction and clinical relevance 11.2 What you need to know – essential anatomy and physiology 11.2.1 Lymphatic structures support immunity 11.2.2 Innate immunity – physical defences 11.2.3 Recognition of microorganisms by innate immunity 11.2.4 Innate immunity – cellular defences 11.2.5 Innate immunity – humoral defences 11.2.6 Acute inflammation 11.2.7 Adaptive immunity 11.3 Clinical application 11.4 Summary 11.5 Further reading 11.6 Self-assessment questions Chapter 12. Skin: our protective cover 12.1 Introduction and clinical relevance 12.2 What you need to know – essential anatomy and physiology 12.2.1 Structure of the skin 12.2.2 Factors affecting the skin 12.2.3 Wound healing 12.3 Clinical application 12.4 Summary 12.5 Further reading 12.6 Self-assessment questions Chapter 13. Achieving movement 13.1 Introduction and clinical relevance 13.2 What you need to know – essential anatomy and physiology 13.2.1 Bones 13.2.2 The joints 13.2.3 Muscles 13.3 Clinical application 13.4 Summary 13.5 Further reading 13.6 Self-assessment questions Chapter 14. From one generation to the next 14.1 Introduction and clinical relevance 14.2 What you need to know – essential anatomy and physiology 14.2.1 Structure and function of the male reproductive system 14.2.3 Structure and function of the female reproductive system 14.3 Clinical application 14.4 Summary 14.5 Further reading 14.6 Self-assessment questions

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Five-star reviews: Would recommend Great read and very helpful for my nursing degree! Amazon reviewer Useful Written by teachers in my uni and therefore recommended for my coursework. Would recommend if you are a healthcare student doing your biology module! Amazon reviewer

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