Wilson, Kathleen J.W. <br/><br/>
Ross and Wilson anatomy and physiology in health and illness /  
Kathleen J.W. Wilson, Anne Waugh 
 - Eighth edition 
 - 465 pages :  colour illustrations 
<br/><br/> Includes bibliographical references (p. 445) and index 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 445) and index 
<br/><br/>Sect. 1. The body and its constituents<br/>1. Introduction to the human body<br/>2. Introduction to the chemistry of life<br/>3. The cells, tissues and organisation of the body<br/>Sect. 2. Communication<br/>4. The blood<br/>5. The cardiovascular system<br/>6. The lymphatic system<br/>7. The nervous system<br/>8. The special senses<br/>9. The endocrine system<br/>Sect. 3. Intake of raw materials and the elimination<br/>10. The respiratory system<br/>11. Introduction to nutrition<br/>12. The digestive system<br/>13. The urinary system<br/>Sect. 4. Protection and survival<br/>14. The skin<br/>15. Resistance and immunity<br/>16. The skeleton<br/>17. The joints<br/>18. The muscular system<br/>19. The reproductive systems 
<br/><br/> A basic anatomy and physiology textbook which is illustrated with 4 colour text boxes. In addition to covering the "normal" anatomy and physiology, each chapter ends with a section on disease which explains what happens when the "normal" becomes abnormal. It provides the foundations of understanding for students studying on health related courses. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0443051569 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Human anatomy.<br/>Human physiology.<br/>Pathology.<br/>Nursing.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RT69  / WIL 1996