Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Student Nurses

Description

The mind and the body, when working in harmony, is a fantastic system capable of extraordinary things.
With an applied, interactive, and highly visual approach, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Student Nurses provides students with an exciting and straightforward understanding of anatomy and physiology, enabling them to deliver high quality care in any setting. This book covers the structure and functions of the human body, with clinical applications throughout.

Key features:

• A clear, straightforward book on anatomy and physiology for all students in nursing and allied health.
• Fully interactive, with an activity section at the end of each chapter, featuring multiple choice questions, diagram labelling, test your learning questions, crosswords, and ‘find out more’.
• Generous, full colour illustrations throughout
• Clinical considerations and scenarios throughout showing how the material can be applied to daily practice
• A companion website where you’ll find further exercises, illustrations, and interactive MCQs www.wiley.com/go/peate

Table of Contents

Contributors.
Acknowledgements.
Copyright acknowledgements.
Introduction.

Chapter 1 Basic scientific principles of physiology (Peter S Vickers).

• Introduction.
• Levels of organisation.
• Characteristics of life.
• Bodily requirements.
• Atoms.
• Elements.
• Compounds.
• Chemical equations/chemical reactions.
• Acids and bases (pH).
• Blood and pH values.
• Homeostasis.
• Organic and inorganic substances.
• Units of measurement.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Chapter 2 Cells: cellular compartment, transport system, fluid movements (Muralitharan Nair).

• Introduction.
• Cell membrane.
• Electrolytes.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Chapter 3 The immune system (Peter S Vickers).

• Introduction.
• Blood cell development.
• Organs of the immune system.
• The lymphatic system.
• Types of immunity.
• The acquired immune system.
• Immunoglobulins (antibodies).
• Types of Immunoglobulins.
• Primary and secondary response to infection.
• Immunisations.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Chapter 4 Tissue (Anthony Wheeldon).

• Introduction.
• Epithelial tissue.
• Connective tissue.
• Bone.
• Liquid connective tissue.
• Membranes.
• Muscle tissue.
• Nervous tissue.
• Tissue repair.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Chapter 5 The skin (Ian Peate).

• Introduction.
• The structure of skin.
• The epidermis.
• The dermis.
• The accessory skin structures.
• Skin glands.
• Nails.
• The functions of the skin.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Chapter 6 The nervous system (Louise McErlean and Janet G Migliozzi).

• Introduction.
• Organisation of the nervous system.
• Sensory division of the peripheral nervous system.
• Central nervous system.
• Motor division of the peripheral nervous system.
• Neurotransmitters.
• Neuroglia.
• The meninges.
• Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
• The brain.
• The peripheral nervous system.
• The spinal cord.
• The autonomic nervous system.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Chapter 7 The endocrine system (Carl Clare).

• Introduction.
• The endocrine organs.
• Hormones.
• The physiology of the endocrine organs.
• The thyroid gland.
• The parathyroid glands.
• The adrenal glands.
• Mineralocorticoids.
• Glucocorticoids.
• Pancreas.
• Insulin.
• Glucagon.
• Somatostatin.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Chapter 8 The skeletal system (Ian Peate).

• Introduction.
• The axial and appendicular skeleton.
• Bone and its functions.
• Bone formation and growth (ossification).
• Embryonic formation.
• Bone fractures.
• Bone structure and blood supply (histology).
• Organisation of bone based on shape.
• Joints.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Chapter 9 The muscular system (Janet G Migliozzi).

• Introduction.
• Types of muscle tissue.
• Functions of the muscular system.
• Composition of skeletal muscle tissue.
• Gross anatomy of skeletal muscles.
• Microanatomy of skeletal muscle fibre.
• Types of muscle fibres.
• Blood supply.
• Skeletal muscle contraction and relaxation.
• Energy sources for muscle contraction.
• Aerobic respiration.
• Oxygen debt.
• Muscle fatigue.
• Organisation of the skeletal muscular system.
• Skeletal muscle movement.
• The effects of ageing.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Chapter 10 The cardiac system (Carl Clare).

• Introduction.
• Size and location of the heart.
• The structures of the heart.
• The blood supply to the heart.
• Blood flow through the heart.
• The electrical pathways of the heart.
• The cardiac cycle.
• Factors affecting cardiac output.
• Regulation of stroke volume.
• Regulation of heart rate.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Chapter 11 The respiratory system (Anthony Wheeldon).

• Introduction.
• Organisation of the respiratory system.
• The upper respiratory tract.
• The lower respiratory tract.
• Blood supply.
• Respiration.
• Pulmonary ventilation.
• Work of breathing.
• Volumes and capacities.
• Respiration: spirometry and peak flow.
• Control of breathing.
• External respiration.
• Ventilation and perfusion.
• Transport of gases.
• Acid base balance.
• Internal respiration.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Chapter 12 The circulatory system (Muralitharan Nair).

• Introduction.
• Composition of blood.
• Properties of blood and plasma.
• Blood plasma.
• Functions of blood.
• Formation of blood cells.
• Red blood cells.
• Platelets.
• Haemostasis.
• Blood groups.
• Blood vessels.
• Blood pressure.
• Lymphatic system.
• Lymphatic organs.
• Functions of the lymphatic system.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Chapter 13 The digestive system and nutrition (Louise McErlean).

• Introduction.
• The activity of the digestive system.
• The structure of the digestive system.
• The pancreas.
• Digestive tract hormones.
• Nutrition, chemical digestion and metabolism.
• Nutrient groups.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Chapter 14 The renal system (Muralitharan Nair).

• Introduction.
• Renal system.
• Kidneys – external structures.
• Kidneys – internal structures.
• Functions of the kidney.
• Ureters.
• Urinary bladder.
• Urethra.
• Micturition.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Chapter 15 The reproductive systems (Ian Peate).

• Introduction.
• The male reproductive system.
• The female reproductive system.
• The internal organs.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Chapter 16 The special senses (Carl Clare).

• Introduction.
• The chemical senses .
• The sense of smell (olfaction).
• The sense of taste.
• The gustatory pathway.
• The special senses of equilibrium and hearing.
• Hearing.
• The special sense of sight.
• The eye.
• Focusing images onto the retina.
• The processing of visual information.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Chapter 17 Genetics (Peter S Vickers).

• Introduction.
• The double helix.
• Chromosomes.
• From dna to proteins.
• The transference of genes.
• Mendelian genetics.
• Spontaneous mutation.
• Conclusion.
• Glossary.
• References.
• Activities.

Index.

Author Information

Ian Peate is Head of the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare at Thames Valley University

Muralitharan Nair is Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire