Cook, Neal <br/><br/>
Essentials of anatomy and physiology for nursing practice / 
Jennifer Boore, Neal Cook, Andrea Shepherd ; foreword by Brendan McCormack and Tanya McCance 
 - Second edition 
 - xxxix, 574 pages :   color illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm 
<br/><br/> "SAGE edge"--Cover<br/> 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index 
<br/><br/>Part 1. Introductory concepts. Homeostasis in person-centred practice ; The human cell ; Genetic and epigenetic control of biological systems ; The human microbiome and health -- Part 2. Control and coordination. The nervous system: control of body function ; Special and general senses: responding to the environment ; The endocrine system: control of internal functions -- Part 3. Preservation of the internal environment. The digestive system: nutrient supply and waste elimination ; Metabolism and liver function ; The respiratory system: gaseous exchange ; The renal system: fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance ; The cardiovascular and lymphatic systems: internal transport -- Part 4. Support and protection of the internal environment. The immune system: internal protection ; Skin and temperature regulation ; The musculoskeletal system: support and movement -- Part 5. The next generation. The reproductive systems ; Development through the life span -- Glossary -- Appendix 1. Introductory science -- Appendix 2. Units and numerals -- Appendix 3. Descriptors of the body 
<br/><br/> Effective, holistic nursing is impossible without a firm grasp of how the human body functions but knowledge of the scientific theory on its own is not enough. Using the person-centred practice framework as a guiding principle, this book brings anatomy and physiology to life 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781526460325 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Human physiology.-- <br/>Human anatomy. <br/>Physiological Phenomena. <br/>Anatomy.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QP34.5  / COO 2021