Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision for pre-registration nursing and healthcare students, from the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series. Combining superb illustrations with accessible and informative text, this book covers all the body systems and key concepts encountered from the start of the pre-registration nursing or healthcare programme, and is ideal for anyone looking for an overview of the human body. Providing a concise, visual overview of anatomy and physiology and the related biological sciences, this book will help students develop practical skills, enabling them to become caring, kind and compassionate nurses. Superbly illustrated, with full colour illustrations throughout Breaks down complex concepts in an accessible way Written specifically for nursing and healthcare students with all the information they need Includes access to a companion website with self-assessment questions for each chapter Available in a range of digital formats- perfect for on the go study and revision

Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision for pre-registration nursing and healthcare students, from the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series.Combining superb illustrations with accessible and informative text, this book covers all the body systems and key concepts encountered from the start of the pre-registration nursing or healthcare programme, and is ideal for anyone looking for an overview of the human body. Providing a concise, visual overview of anatomy and physiology and the related biological sciences, this book will help students develop practical skills, enabling them to become caring, kind and compassionate nurses.* Superbly illustrated, with full colour illustrations throughout* Breaks down complex concepts in an accessible way* Written specifically for nursing and healthcare students with all the information they need* Includes access to a companion website with self-assessment questions for each chapter* Available in a range of digital formats- perfect for 'on the go' study and revision

Preface viiAbbreviations viiiAcknowledgements ixHow to use your revision guide xAbout the companion website xiPart 1 Foundations 11 The genome 22 Homeostatic mechanisms 43 Fluid compartments 64 Cells and organelles 85 Transport systems 106 Blood 127 Inflammation and immunity 148 Tissues 16Part 2 The nervous system 199 The brain and nerves 2010 Structures of the brain 2211 The spinal cord 2412 The blood supply 2613 The autonomic nervous system 2814 Peripheral nervous system 30Part 3 The heart and vascular system 3315 The heart 3416 Blood flow through the heart 3617 The conducting system 3818 Nerve supply to the heart 4019 Structure of the blood vessels 4220 Blood pressure 4421 Lymphatic circulation 46Part 4 The respiratory system 4922 The respiratory tract 5023 Pulmonary ventilation 5224 Control of breathing 5425 Gas exchange 56Part 5 The gastrointestinal tract 5926 The upper gastrointestinal tract 6027 The lower gastrointestinal tract 6228 The liver, gallbladder and biliary tree 6429 Pancreas and spleen 6630 Digestion 68Part 6 The urinary system 7131 The kidney: microscopic 7232 The kidney: macroscopic 7433 The ureter, bladder and urethra 7634 Formation of urine 78Part 7 The male reproductive system 8135 External male genitalia 8236 The prostate gland 8437 Spermatogenesis 86Part 8 The female reproductive system 8938 Female internal reproductive organs 9039 External female genitalia 9240 The breast 9441 The menstrual cycle 96Part 9 The endocrine system 9942 The endocrine system 10043 The thyroid and adrenal glands 10244 The pancreas and gonads 104Part 10 The musculoskeletal system 10745 Bone structure 10846 Bone types 11047 Joints 11248 Muscles 114Part 11 The skin 11749 The skin layers 11850 The skin appendages 12051 Epithelialisation 12252 Granulation 124Part 12 The senses 12753 Sight 12854 Hearing 13055 Olfaction 13256 Gustation 134AppendicesAppendix 1 Cross-references to chapters in Pathophysiology for Nurses at a Glance 136Appendix 2 Normal physiological values 138Appendix 3 Prefixes and suffixes 140Appendix 4 Glossary 147Further reading 150Index 151