By Zerina Tomkins, BAppSc (Med. Lab. Sc.), BAppSc (Hons), MNSc (Nurs) PhD (Cell Biology), Grad Cert (University Education).
Copyright Year
2021
Edition Number
1
Format
Book
Trim
229 x 152 (6 x 9)
Imprint
Elsevier
Page Count
262
Publication Date
13 May 2021
Stock Status
Delivery can take up to 10 days
Book Description
Integrating Systems: Clinical Cases in Anatomy and Physiology presents real-life examples to help students new to anatomy and physiology demonstrating how anatomy and physiology work together to enable the human body to respond to a range of external challenges.
Students will be able to build their knowledge by engaging with a mix of scenarios focusing on the variations of ?normal?. The inclusion of concept maps, questions, answers and rationales will provide students and instructors the necessary tools to effectively understand the integration of body systems and prepare for common presentations in practice.
Key Features
20 real-life cases
focusing on variations of ?normal?, including questions and answers + rationales to aid with assessment/exam preparation
Mix of compensatory and more complex cases
Inclusion of concept maps to aid case-based approach understanding of integration of body systems in response to changes to homeostasis
Case-based approach will build on knowledge gained from Applied Anatomy and Physiology 1e
Includes an eBook with purchase of the print book
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An eBook on VitalSource
Author Information
By Zerina Tomkins, BAppSc (Med. Lab. Sc.), BAppSc (Hons), MNSc (Nurs) PhD (Cell Biology), Grad Cert (University Education)., BAppSc (Med. Lab. Sc.), BAppSc (Hons), MNSc (Nurs) PhD (Cell Biology), Grad Cert (University Education).BAppSc (Med. Lab. Sc.), BAppSc (Hons), MNSc (Nurs) PhD (Cell Biology), Grad Cert (University Education).
Degree Coordinator, Senior Researcher Department of Nursing & Department of Paediatrics University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Book Contents
CASE 1: A homeless man with wounds on his feet??? CASE 2: A teenager with swollen lymph nodes??? CASE 3: A motor scooter rider with multiple closed fractures of the femur??? CASE 4: An infant with overgrowth of the right brain hemisphere??? CASE 5: Watery eye during a common cold??? CASE 6: Formalin-loaded taste buds??? CASE 7: A young woman with low blood cholesterol levels??? CASE 8: Chronic stress and heart health??? CASE 9: Significant blood loss due to internal injuries??? CASE 10: Flu vaccination??? CASE 11: A teenager with an allergic reaction to peanuts??? CASE 12: A cyclist with a heart attack??? CASE 13: Age-related changes in the respiratory, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems??? CASE 14: Teenagers? water endurance test??? CASE 15: A woman with smoker?s cough??? CASE 16: A truck driver with anal fissure??? CASE 17: Food poisoning??? CASE 18: An elderly lady with dehydration from gardening during hot weather??? CASE 19: Ectopic pregnancy??? CASE 20: Breastfeeding challenges
