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This new study guide is a companion to the bestselling textbook Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Healthcare Students, and is designed to help and support you with this subject area, by testing and consolidating your knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Jam-packed with tips, hints, activities and exercises, this workbook will guide you through the core areas of anatomy and physiology, and provide you with loads of help with your studies.
Designed to support all styles of learning, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Workbook provides you with a wide range of activities including:
* Clear illustrations for tracing, copying, shading and colouring in
* Blank diagrams for labelling
* Multiple choice questions
* Fill in the gap exercises
* Learning tips and hints
* Crosswords
* Word searches
Also available: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Healthcare Students 2nd edition - the bestselling textbook upon which this study guide is based.
List of contents
Preface and Acknowledgements iv
Prefixes, suffixes v
How to use your textbook xviii
Chapter 1 Basic scientific principles of physiology 1
Chapter 2 Cells 21
Chapter 3 Genetics 38
Chapter 4 Tissues 55
Chapter 5 Skeletal system 74
Chapter 6 The muscular system 98
Chapter 7 Circulatory system 124
Chapter 8 The cardiac system 151
Chapter 9 The gastrointestinal system 168
Chapter 10 The renal system 193
Chapter 11 The respiratory system 213
Chapter 12 The reproductive systems 231
Chapter 13 The nervous system 255
Chapter 14 The senses 276
Chapter 15 The endocrine system 302
Chapter 16 The immune system 319
Chapter 17 The skin 339
Answers 352
Normal values 537
About the author
Ian Peate is Professor of Nursing, Editor in Chief of the British Journal of Nursing, and Head of the School of Health Studies, Gibraltar. He is published widely.
Summary
This new workbook is a companion to the bestselling textbook Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing & Healthcare Students, and is designed to help and support you with this subject area, by testing and consolidating your knowledge of biological sciences.
