Biology for Health: Applying the Activities of Daily Living

ISBN-13: 9781403945471 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 384 str.

S H Cedar

Opis

This important new introductory book emphasises the link between biology and health by taking the Activities of Daily Living model as an organising framework. Covering the material that foundation students need to continue their studies, Biology and Health assumes little or no previous knowledge . Fundamental concepts and knowledge are introduced in an approachable manner, and explained so that they can be applied to practice.

Spis treści

Introduction Maintaining a Safe Environment Working and Playing Growing and Developing Communicating Controlling and Repairing Moving Breathing Transporting Eating and Drinking Eliminating Cleansing and Dressing Sleeping and Resting Dying.

O autorze

Dr S.H. CEDAR is Reader in Biological/Biomedical Sciences at London South Bank University, UK lecturing in Cell and Molecular Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics and Neurobiology. She is a highly acclaimed and popular lecturer and has successfully taught thousands of nursing and health students for over ten years.

Blurb

Need an introductory text that will give you a headstart? Want an anatomy and physiology book which uses accessible
language, everyday examples and connects to your course? Then read this book!

Biology for Health takes a unique approach. It links the elements of anatomy and physiology (A&P) with everyday activities you
do without thinking, for example, eating, drinking, sleeping, moving – the 'Activities of Daily Living'. This instantly makes complex biological processes easier to understand.

Connecting A&P with health, healthcare and wellbeing, the author's exceptional understanding of students' needs contributes to a comprehensive book which contains the following supportive features:
- Health Connections boxes woven throughout to explain the illnesses, disorders and health information linked to
each biological process
- Chapter References which help you to cross-reference between chapters, clearly highlighting where links occur
-  Diagrams and Figures galore offering clear, simple and
explanatory illustrations
- Chapter Outlines displaying short contents lists to aid the quick location of systems, processes and organs – making the book easy to navigate
- Summary boxes encapsulating the key discussion points – perfect for revision.

This is the ultimate companion to your course, whether you're studying nursing, health, midwifery, paramedic science, or sport
and exercise.