Main description:

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.

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