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Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Workbook: For Nursing and Healthcare Students (PDF eBook) 2nd edition

eBook by Evans, Suzanne/Peate, Ian

Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Workbook: For Nursing and Healthcare Students (PDF eBook)

£26.99

ISBN:
9781394324361
Publication Date:
11 Aug 2026
Edition:
2nd edition
Publisher:
Wiley
Pages:
320 pages
Format:
eBook
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Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Workbook: For Nursing and Healthcare Students (PDF eBook)

Description

Reinforce your anatomy and physiology knowledge with active learning exercises Nursing and healthcare students need reliable methods to consolidate their understanding of anatomy and physiology. Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Workbook: For Nursing and Healthcare Students provides structured activities aligned with the latest NMC Standards. This workbook guides learners through core anatomical and physiological concepts using varied exercises designed for different learning styles. Offering new and improved illustrations, the updated workbook helps students visualise anatomical structures more effectively. The workbook also provides: O Clear anatomical illustrations designed for tracing, copying, shading, and colouring to reinforce visual learning and structural understanding O Blank diagrams for labelling exercises that test knowledge of anatomical terminology and spatial relationships between body structures O Multiple choice questions and fill-in-the-gap exercises aligned with the companion textbook chapters for systematic knowledge consolidation O Scenario-based activities and crossword puzzles that apply anatomical and physiological concepts to realistic healthcare situations and contexts This companion workbook to the bestselling textbook Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology delivers practical exercises designed for student nurses in their first year, healthcare assistants, nursing associates, paramedics, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists. When used alongside the core textbook, it aims to provide a pathway to mastering foundational concepts.

Contents

Preface vi Acknowledgements vii Prefixes, suffixes viii How to use your textbook xx About the companion website xxi Chapter 1 Language and terminology 1 Chapter 2 Basic scientific principles of physiology 15 Chapter 3 Cells 34 Chapter 4 Genetics 47 Chapter 5 Tissues 61 Chapter 6 Embryology 76 Chapter 7 The muscular system 88 Chapter 8 The skeletal system 108 Chapter 9 The circulatory system 124 Chapter 10 The cardiac system 142 Chapter 11 The gastrointestinal system 157 Chapter 12 The renal system 175 Chapter 13 The respiratory system 188 Chapter 14 The reproductive systems 204 Chapter 15 The nervous system 220 Chapter 16 The senses 240 Chapter 17 The endocrine system 259 Chapter 18 The immune system 272 Chapter 19 The skin 286

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