Wilson, Kathleen J.W. creator author Waugh, Anne author Eighth edition 465 pages : colour illustrations 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. Sect. 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 Sect. 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 Sect. 3. Intake of raw materials and the elimination 10. The respiratory system 11. Introduction to nutrition 12. The digestive system 13. The urinary system Sect. 4. Protection and survival 14. The skin 15. Resistance and immunity 16. The skeleton 17. The joints 18. The muscular system 19. The reproductive systems Kathleen J.W. Wilson, Anne Waugh Includes bibliographical references (p. 445) and index Includes bibliographical references (p. 445) and index Human anatomy Human physiology Pathology Nursing RT69 WIL 1996 0443051569