Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing Practice

Neal Cook is a Professor of Nursing and Head of School at the School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Ulster University and a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Neal is also President of the European Asso­ciation of Neuroscience Nurses and an Executive Board Member of the British Association of Neuroscience Nurses. Neal has taught anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to undergraduate and post-graduate nursing students across a number of courses since he commenced working in higher educa­tion. Neal is also passionate about person-centred practice, a key focus of his research, practice and educational activities. He has worked in the fields of neurosciences and critical care since registering as a nurse, becoming a specialist practitioner and subsequently moving into education and research. Neal has published clinical, research and education papers in the fields of education and neurosciences and remains very active in these endeavours. He remains clinically active in neurosciences and remains a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK).Andrea Shepherd is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing and Associate Head of School at the School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Ulster University, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Board Member of the British Association of Neuroscience Nurses. She has taught anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to undergraduate nursing students across a number of courses since she commenced working in higher education. Andrea is also an Advanced Life Support Instructor, teaching life support courses in Health and Social Care Trusts and in the University. She has worked in the fields of critical care and orthopaedics since registering as a nurse, becoming a specialist practitioner and subsequently moving into education. She currently takes a lead role in adult pre-registration nursing, is clinically active in critical care and remains a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK).

• Part 1 Introductory Concepts1. Homeostasis2. The Human Cell3. Genetic and Epigenetic Control of Biological Systems4. The Human Microbiome and HealthPart 2 Control and Coordination5. The Nervous System: Control of Body Function6. Special and General Senses: Responding to the Environment7. The Endocrine System: Control of Internal FunctionsPart 3 Preservation of the Internal Environment8. The Digestive System: Nutrient Supply and Waste Elimination9. Metabolism and Liver Function10. The Respiratory System: Gaseous Exchange11. The Renal System: Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance12. The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems: Internal TransportPart 4 Support and Protection of the Internal Environment13. The Immune System: Internal Protection14. Skin and Temperature Regulation15. The Musculoskeletal System: Support and MovementPart 5 The Next Generation16. The Reproductive Systems17. Development through the Lifespan