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Peate Ian |
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Anatomy and physiology for nurses at a glance / / Ian Peate, Professor of Nursing, Head of School, School of Health Studies, Gibraltar ; Muralitharan Nair, Independent Nursing Consultant, England |
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Chichester, West Sussex, [England] : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2015 |
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©2015 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (168 p.) |
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Soggetti |
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Human physiology |
Human anatomy |
Electronic books. |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; Acknowledgements; How to use your revision guide; About the companion website; Part 1 Foundations; Chapter 1 The genome; Genetics; The double helix of DNA; RNA; Nucleotides; Bases; Chromosomes; Protein synthesis; Gene transference; Chapter 2 Homeostatic mechanisms; Homeostasis; Feedback mechanisms; Negative feedback; Positive feedback; Chapter 3 Fluid compartments; Total body water; Fluid regulation; Chapter 4 Cells and organelles; Cells; Cell membrane; Mitochondria; Endoplasmic reticulum; Nucleus; Cytoplasm; Lipid bilayer |
Membrane proteinsFunctions of the plasma membrane; Chapter 5 Transport systems; Osmosis; Diffusion; Facilitated diffusion; Active transport; Endocytosis and exocytosis; Chapter 6 Blood; Blood; Formation of blood cells; RBC; WBC; Platelets; Blood plasma; Chapter 7 Inflammation and immunity; Immune system; Types of immunity; Chapter 8 Tissues; Tissues; Epithelial tissue; Nervous tissue; Connective tissue; Muscle tissue; Part 2 The nervous system; Chapter 9 The brain and nerves; Brain; Neuron; Cranial nerves; Chapter 10 Structures of the brain; Structures of the brain; Cerebrum; Diencephalon |
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Brain stemCerebellum; Limbic system; Ventricles of the brain; Cerebrospinal fluid; Chapter 11 The spinal cord; Spinal cord; Spinal cord sections; Functions of the spinal cord; Reflex actions; Spinal nerves; Chapter 12 The blood supply; Circle of Willis; Function of the circle of Willis; Blood-brain barrier (BBB); Function of BBB; Chapter 13 The autonomic nervous system; ANS; Sympathetic nervous system; Parasympathetic nervous system; Autonomic control by the CNS; Autonomic reflexes; Chapter 14 Peripheral nervous system; PNS; Peripheral nervous system connections; Sensory division |
Motor divisionPart 3 The heart and vascular system; Chapter 15 The heart; Heart; Walls of the heart; Chambers of the heart; Valves of the heart; Blood vessels of the heart; Chapter 16 Blood flow through the heart; Blood flow; Pulmonary circulation; Systemic circulation; Coronary circulation; Coronary arteries; Coronary veins; Chapter 17 The conducting system; Cardiac conduction; SA node; AV node; Bundle of His; Left and right bundle branches; Purkinje fibres; Cardiac cycle; Chapter 18 Nerve supply to the heart; Autonomic nervous system; Chemical regulation of the heart; Baroreceptors |
Other factors in heart regulationChapter 19 Structure of the blood vessels; Blood vessels; Structure; Arteries; Veins; Capillaries; Chapter 20 Blood pressure; What is blood pressure?; Physiological factors; Control of blood pressure; Taking blood pressure; Chapter 21 Lymphatic circulation; Lymphatic system; What is lymph?; Lymph nodes; Lymphatic organs; Functions of the lymphatic system; Part 4 The respiratory system; Chapter 22 The respiratory tract; Respiratory system; Upper respiratory tract; Lower respiratory tract; Blood supply; Chapter 23 Pulmonary ventilation; Breathing; Inspiration |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance is theperfect companion for study and revision for pre-registrationnursing and healthcare students, from the publishers of themarket-leading at a Glance series. Combining superb illustrations with accessible and informativetext, this book covers all the body systems and key conceptsencountered from the start of the pre-registration nursing orhealthcare programme, and is ideal for anyone looking for anoverview of the human body. Providing a concise, visual overview ofanatomy and physiology and the related biological sciences, thisbook will help |
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