Essentials of anatomy and physiology for nursing practice / Jennifer Boore, Neal Cook, Andrea Shepherd ; foreword by Brendan McCormack and Tanya McCance.

Part of SAGE edge online environment.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Effective, holistic nursing is impossible without a firm grasp of how the human body functions but knowledge of the scientific theory on its own is not enough. Using the person-centred practice framework as a guiding principle, this book brings anatomy and physiology to life.

Part 1: Introductory concepts. Homeostasis in person-centred practice ; The human cell ; Genetic and epigenetic control of biological systems ; The human microbiome and health -- Part 2: Control and coordination. The nervous system: control of body function ; Special and general senses: responding to the environment ; The endocrine system: control of internal functions -- Part 3: Preservation of the internal environment. The digestive system: nutrient supply and waste elimination ; Metabolism and liver function ; The respiratory system: gaseous exchange ; The renal system: fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance ; The cardiovascular and lymphatic systems: internal transport -- Part 4: Support and protection of the internal environment. The immune system: internal protection ; Skin and temperature regulation ; The musculoskeletal system: support and movement -- Part 5: The next generation. The reproductive systems ; Development through the life span -- Glossary -- Appendix 1. Introductory science -- Appendix 2. Units and numerals -- Appendix 3. Descriptors of the body.