Description
Book SynopsisThe third edition of Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners: A homeostatic approach presents homeostasis as a dynamic concept that provides the basis for understanding health and well-being. It recognises how failure to respond to homeostatic disturbances results in imbalances responsible for signs and symptoms of ill-health, and describes how healthcare interventions seek to reverse those imbalances.
Accompanied by colour illustrations and a description of related anatomy, the book provides an integrated explanation of body functioning. It discusses the organisation of the human body, main features and processes that must be controlled for health, the organ systems that act as homeostatic regulators, and effectors of homeostatic regulation. It also discusses influences on homeostasis and provides case studies that place examples of ill health and health care into the context of homeostasis.
Features of the third edition include:
Table of Contents
Section I: An Introduction to the Human Body 1. Introduction to physiology and homeostasis 2. Cell and tissue functions 3. The skeleton Section II: The Need for Regulation 4. Chemical reactions in cells: Fundamentals of metabolism 5. Nutrients and nutrition 6. Body fluids Section III: Sensing Change and Coordinating Responses 7. The senses 8. The nervous system 9. The endocrine system Section IV: Effectors of Homeostasis 10. The digestive system 11. The cardiovascular system 1: Blood 12. The cardiovascular system 2: Heart and circulation 13. The lymphatic system, immunity and microbiology 14. The respiratory system 15. The kidneys and urinary tract 16. The skin 17. Skeletal muscle: Posture and movement 18. The reproductive systems Section V: Influences on Homeostasis 19. Genes in embryo development and ageing 20. Pain 21. Stress 22. Circadian rhythms Section VI: Healthcare Practice: A Homeostatic Approach
