Main description:

This book is presented in a simplified form to make nursing students understand anatomy and physiology in an easier way. The contents will help students understand applications in anatomy correlate to clinical aspects.It will also be helpful to know the importance of learning basic science of anatomy and physiology during practice as nurses in hospital.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Cells and Tissues

3. Immunity

4. The Body as a Whole

5. The Skeleton

6. Joints or Articulations

7. Physiology of Muscle Contraction

8. Respiratory System

9. The Blood (Hemopoietic System)

10. Circulatory System

11. The Mononuclear Phagocytic and Lymphoid Systems

12. The Digestive System

13. Metabolism and Nutrition

14. The Endocrine System

15. The Skin and Regulation of Body Temperature

16. Excretory System

17. The Nervous System

18. The Sense Organs

19. Reproductive System

20. Ageing

Weights and Measures

SI Units

Index