Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance

Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision for pre–registration nursing and healthcare students, from the publishers of the market–leading at a Glance series.

Combining superb illustrations with accessible and informative text, this book covers all the body systems and key concepts encountered from the start of the pre–registration nursing or healthcare programme, and is ideal for anyone looking for an overview of the human body. Providing a concise, visual overview of anatomy and physiology and the related biological sciences, this book will help students develop practical skills, enabling them to become caring, kind and compassionate nurses.

Superbly illustrated, with full colour illustrations throughout Breaks down complex concepts in an accessible way Written specifically for nursing and healthcare students with all the information they need Includes access to a companion website with self–assessment questions for each chapter Available in a range of digital formats– perfect for on the go study and revision

Preface

Abbreviations

How to use your revision guide

About the companion website

Part 1: Foundations

1. The genome

2. Homeostatic mechanisms

3. Fluid compartments

4. Cells and organelles

5. Transport systems

6. Blood

7. Inflammation and immunity

8. Tissues

Part 2: The nervous system

9. The brain and nerves

10. Structures of the brain

11. The spinal cord

12. The brain s blood supply

13. The autonomic nervous system

14. Peripheral nervous system

Part 3: The Heart and vascular system

15. The heart

16. Blood flow through the heart

17. The conducting system

18. Nerve supply to the heart

19. Structure of the blood vessels

20. Blood pressure

21. Lymphatic circulation

Part 4: The respiratory system

22. The respiratory tract

23. Pulmonary ventilation

24. Control of breathing

25. Gas exchange

Part 5: The gastro intestinal tract

26. The upper gastrointestinal tract

27. The lower gastro intestinal tract

28. The liver, gall bladder and biliary tree

29. The pancreas and spleen

30. Digestion

Part 6: The urinary system

31. The kidney: microscopic

32. The kidney: macroscopic

33. The ureter, bladder and urethra

34. Formation of urine

Part 7: The male reproductive system

35. External male genitalia

36. The prostate gland

37. Spermatogenesis

Part 8: The female reproductive system

38. Female internal reproductive organs

39. External female genitalia

40. The breast

41. The menstrual cycle

Part 9: The Endocrine system

42. The endocrine system

43. The thyroid and adrenal glands

44. The pancreas and gonads

Part 10: The Musculoskeletal system

45. Bone structure

46. Bone types

47. Joints

48. Muscles

Part 11: The skin

49. Skin layers

50. Skin appendages

51. Epithelialisation

52. Granulation

Part 12: The senses

53. Sight

54. Hearing

55. Smell

56. Taste

Appendices

Cross–references to chapters in Pathophysiology at a Glance

Normal physiological values

Prefixes and suffixes

Glossary

Further reading/resources

Index