Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Student Nurses by Peate, Ian, Nair, Muralitharan -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Title Page Copyright Contributors Acknowledgements Copyright acknowledgements Introduction 1: Basic scientific principles of physiology

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

2: Cells: cellular compartment, transport system, fluid movements

Introduction Cell membrane Electrolytes Conclusion Glossary References Activities

3: The immune system

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

4: Tissue

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

5: The skin

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

6: The nervous system

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

7: The endocrine system

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

8: The skeletal system

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

9: The muscular system

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

10: The cardiac system

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

11: The respiratory system

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 Control of breathing External respiration Ventilation and perfusion Transport of gases Acid base balance Internal respiration Conclusion Glossary References Activities

12: The circulatory system

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

13: The digestive system and nutrition

Introduction The activity of the digestive system The structure of the digestive system The pancreas The liver and production of bile The gall bladder The large intestine Digestive tract hormones Nutrition, chemical digestion and metabolism Conclusion Glossary References Activities

14: The renal system

Introduction Renal system Kidneys - external structures Kidneys - internal structures Functions of the kidney Blood supply of the kidney Urine formation Ureters Urinary bladder Urethra Micturition Conclusion Glossary References Activities

15: The reproductive systems

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

16: The special senses

Introduction The chemical senses The sense of smell (olfaction) The sense of taste 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

17: Genetics

The double helix Chromosomes From DNA to proteins The transference of genes Mendelian genetics Spontaneous mutation Conclusion Glossary References Activities

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