TY - BOOK AU - Knight,John AU - Nigam,Yamni AU - Cutter,Jayne TI - Understanding anatomy and physiology in nursing T2 - Transforming nursing practice SN - 9781526474544 PY - 2020/// CY - London PB - Sage/Learning Matters KW - Anatomy KW - Physiology KW - Nursing N1 - Cover note: "Mapped to the 2018 NMC standards"; Chapters: cellular physiology and histology; homeostasis; cardiovascular system; respiratory system; endocrine system; nervous system; skin; musculoskeletal system; blood, immunity and the lymphatic system; digestive system; urinary system; reproductive systems; genetics and inheritance; glossary; references; index N2 - Covering all the key aspects of anatomy and physiology that nursing students need to know, this book condenses vast amounts of scientific information into short, concise, and easily accessible chapters. From an overview of cells, blood, and the major organ systems, through to the key developmental stages, genetics and ageing, this book introduces all the vital anatomy and physiology information that aspiring nurses will need to learn. Throughout the book, case studies link core principles of anatomy and physiology to realistic scenarios commonly encountered by nurses in clinical practice, helping students apply this knowledge to their everyday working life ER -