Physiology for nursing practice /
edited by Susan E. Montague, Roger Watson, Rosamund Herbert.
- Third edition.
- xii, 839 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The human body : a framework for understanding / The chemistry of living matter / Cell structure and function, growth and development / Structure and function of nervous tissue / The central nervous system / Sensory receptors and sense organs / The special senses / The autonomic nervous system / Endocrine function / Stress / Skeletal muscles / Bones / Joints / The blood / Cardiovascular function / The acquisition of nutrients / The liver / Respiration / Renal function / Innate defences / Acquired defences / Reproduction / Genetics / Roger Watson -- Roger Watson and Michael G. Davis -- Roger Watson -- Douglas Allan -- Douglas Allan -- Douglas Allan -- Douglas Allan -- Ann Richards -- William F. M. Wallace -- Benita Wilson -- Susan M. McLaren -- Susan M. McLaren -- Susan M. McLaren -- Susan E. Montague -- Rosamund A. Herbert and Mandy Sheppard -- Graeme D. Smith -- Graeme D. Smith -- Carol Law and Roger Watson -- Susan M. McLaren -- Sharon L. Edwards -- Peter S. Vickers -- Rosamund A. Herbert and Ruth Walker -- Christine Patch and Heather Skirton.