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Publisher: Elsevier
Author (s): Anne Waugh, Allison Grant
Pages: 1707
Edition: 14th Edition 2022
Language: English
Size: 55 Mb
Content
Instructions for online access
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Preface
Acknowledgements
Anatomical directions and orientation
Section One. The body and its constituents
CHAPTER 1. Anatomy and organisation of the body
Levels of structural complexity
Survival needs of the body
Introduction to anatomy and organisation of the body
Organisation of the body
Introduction to ageing
Introduction to the study of illness
Chapter 2. Physiological chemistry and processes
Atoms, molecules and compounds
Important biological molecules
The internal environment and homeostasis
Body fluids
Case study
Chapter 3. Cells and tissues
The cell: structure and functions
Tissues
Changes in cell size and number
Neoplasms or tumours
Case study
Section Two. Communication
Chapter 4. The blood
Plasma
Cellular content of blood
Erythrocyte disorders
Leukocyte disorders
Haemorrhagic diseases
Case study
Chapter 5. The cardiovascular system
Blood vessels
Heart
Blood pressure
Pulse
Circulation of the blood
Fetal circulation
Effects of ageing on the cardiovascular system
Shock
Thrombosis and embolism
Blood vessel pathology
Oedema
Diseases of the heart
Disorders of blood pressure
Case study 1
Case study 2
CHAPTER 6. The lymphatic system
Lymph vessels and lymph
Lymphatic organs and tissues
Lymph vessel pathology
Diseases of lymph nodes
Disorders of the spleen
Diseases of the thymus gland
Case study
Chapter 7. The nervous system
Cells and tissues of the nervous system
Central nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
Effects of ageing on the nervous system
Disorders of the brain
Infections of the central nervous system
Demyelinating diseases
Motor neurone disease
Disorders of the spinal cord
Disorders of peripheral nerves
Developmental abnormalities of the nervous system
Case study 1
Case study 2
CHAPTER 8. The special senses
Hearing and the ear
Balance and the ear
Sight and the eye
Sense of smell
Sense of taste
Effects of ageing on the special senses
Disorders of the ear
Disorders of the eye
Refractive errors of the eye
Case study
CHAPTER 9. The endocrine system
Pituitary gland and hypothalamus
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid glands
Adrenal glands
Pancreatic islets
Pineal gland
Organs with secondary endocrine functions
Local hormones
Effects of ageing on the endocrine system
Disorders of the pituitary gland
Disorders of the thyroid gland
Disorders of the parathyroid glands
Disorders of the adrenal cortex
Disorders of the adrenal medulla
Disorders of the pancreatic islets
Section Three. Intake of raw materials and
elimination of waste
Chapter 10. The respiratory system
Nose and nasal cavity
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Lungs
Respiration
Effects of ageing on the respiratory system
Disorders of the upper respiratory tract
Obstructive lung disorders
Restrictive lung disorders
Lung infections
Lung tumours
Lung collapse
Case study
Chapter 11. Introduction to nutrition
The balanced diet
Nutrients
Non-starch polysaccharide
Ageing and nutrition
Disorders of nutrition
Chapter 12. The digestive system
Organs of the digestive system
Basic structure of the alimentary canal
Mouth
Salivary glands
Pharynx
Oesophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine, rectum and anal canal
Pancreas
Liver
Biliary tract
Summary of digestion and absorption of nutrients
Metabolism
Effects of ageing on the digestive system
Diseases of the mouth
Diseases of the pharynx
Diseases of the salivary glands
Diseases of the oesophagus
Diseases of the stomach
Diseases of the intestines
Diseases of the pancreas
Diseases of the liver
Diseases of the gall bladder and bile ducts
Case study 1
Case study 2
Chapter 13. The urinary system
Kidneys
Ureters
Urinary bladder
Urethra
Micturition
Effects of ageing on the urinary system
Kidney disorders
Disorders of the renal pelvis, ureter, bladder and urethra
Case study
Section Four. Protection of the body and
continuation of the species
Chapter 14. The skin
Structure of the skin
Functions of the skin
Wound healing
Effects of ageing on the skin
Disorders of the skin
Case study
Chapter 15. Defence and immunity
Non-specific (innate) defence mechanisms
Immunity
Ageing and immunity
Abnormal immune function
Case study
Chapter 16. The musculoskeletal system
Bone
Axial skeleton
Appendicular skeleton
Joints
Skeletal muscle
Effects of ageing on the musculoskeletal system
Diseases of bone
Disorders of joints
Diseases of muscle
Case study 1
Case study 2
Chapter 17. Genetics and inheritance
DNA, chromosomes and genes
Protein synthesis
Cell division
The genetic basis of inheritance
Ageing and genetics
Genetic basis of disease
Chapter 18. The reproductive systems
Female reproductive system
Male reproductive system
Fetal development and pregnancy
Effects of ageing on the reproductive systems
Infections of the reproductive tract
Diseases of the female reproductive system
Diseases of the male reproductive system
Case study
Answers to self-assessment and case study questions
Glossary
Normal values
Common prefixes, suffixes and roots
Bibliography
Index
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