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Essentials of anatomy and physiology for nursing practice /

Cook, Neal,

Essentials of anatomy and physiology for nursing practice / Anatomy and physiology for nursing practice Neal Cook, Andrea Shepherd, Jennifer Boore ; foreword by Brendan McCormack and Tanya McCance. - 2nd edition. - xliii, 603 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

First edition authored by Jennifer Boore, Neal Cook, and Andrea Shepherd.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Homeostasis -- The human cell -- Genetic and epigenetic control of biological systems -- The human microbiome and health -- The nervous system: Control of body function -- Special and general senses: Responding to the environment -- The endocrine system: Control of internal functions -- 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 -- The immune system: Internal protection -- Skin and temperature regulation -- The Musculoskeletal system: Support and movement -- The reproductive systems -- Development through the lifespan.

This updated second edition brings together text, video, full-colour illustrations, interactive activities and more, to provide nursing students with a comprehensive guide to understanding the healthy functioning of the human body.

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Human physiology.
Human anatomy.
Anatomy.
Physiological Phenomena
Anatomy
Physiologie humaine.
Anatomie humaine.
Anatomie.
anatomy.
Health and Fitness.
Anatomy
Human anatomy
Human physiology
Health and Wellbeing.

QP34.5 / .B64 2021

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QT 104 / C769e 2021 QT 104 / C771e 2021