The new edition of the hugely successful Ross and Wilson Anatomy & Physiology in Health and Illness continues to bring its readers the core essentials of human biology presented in a clear and straightforward manner. Fully updated throughout, the book now comes with enhanced learning features including helpful revision questions and an all new art programme to help make learning even easier. The 13th edition retains its popular website, which contains a wide range of ‘critical thinking’ exercises as well as new animations, an audio-glossary, the unique Body Spectrum© online colouring and self-test program, and helpful weblinks. Ross and Wilson Anatomy & Physiology in Health and Illness will be of particular help to readers new to the subject area, those returning to study after a period of absence, and for anyone whose first language isn’t English.
Key Features
Latest edition of the world’s most popular textbook on basic human anatomy and physiology with over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide
Clear, no nonsense writing style helps make learning easy
Accompanying website contains animations, audio-glossary, case studies and other self-assessment material, the unique Body Spectrum© online colouring and self-test software, and helpful weblinks
Includes basic pathology and pathophysiology of important diseases and disorders
Contains helpful learning features such as Learning Outcomes boxes, colour coding and design icons together with a stunning illustration and photography collection
Contains clear explanations of common prefixes, suffixes and roots, with helpful examples from the text, plus a glossary and an appendix of normal biological values.
Particularly valuable for students who are completely new to the subject, or returning to study after a period of absence, and for anyone whose first language is not English
Author(s): Anne Waugh, Allison Grant
Edition: 13
Publisher: Elsevier
Year: 2018
Language: English
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Tags: Physiology; Anatomy; Medical Anatomy; Human Health
Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness 13th Edition
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Half Title
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Help for Faculty
Common prefixes, suffixes and roots
Chapter 1 Anatomy and organisation of the body
Chapter 2 Physiological chemistry and processes
Chapter 3 Cells and tissues
Chapter 4 The blood
Chapter 5 The cardiovascular system
Chapter 6 The lymphatic system
Chapter 7 The nervous system
Chapter 8 The special senses
Chapter 9 The endocrine system
Chapter 10 The respiratory system
Chapter 11 Introduction to nutrition
Chapter 12 The digestive system
Chapter 13 The urinary system
Chapter 14 The Skin
Chapter 15 Resistance and immun ity
Chapter 16 The musculoskeletal system
Chapter 17 Introduction to genetics
Chapter 18 The reproductive systems
Answers to self-assessment questions
Glossary
Normal values
Bibliography
Index