There is nothing worse than trawling trough the literature looking for a suitable anatomy and physiology study aid.
Ross and Wilson Review
Who Is It For? -----------------
This book is a useful tool for studying the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. It has been produced with Nurses, Student Nurses and Healthcare Assistants in mind. However would also be suitable for those who have an interest in this subject.
What Is It About? ---------------------
This 490 page book has been split into several sections and subsections which gives a complete overview of the workings and systems within the human body. The first section is concerned with The Body and its Constituents. The topics include Homeostasis, Negative feedback Mechanisms, Positive feedback mechanisms, Homeostatic imbalance, Communication, Transport systems, Intake of raw materials and elimination of waste, Protection and survival, Resistance and immunity and Reproduction. There is an interesting Introduction to the chemistry of the body featuring Atoms, molecules and compounds, Carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins and lipids nucleotides and enzymes. Furthermore it explains the physiology of the movements of substances within the body. Cells, tissues and organisation of the body. To include the cell structure and function, tissues, organisation of the body the skeleton, cavities of the body. This is accompanied b a useful account of disorders which can affect the cells and tissues. Section 2 looks at the communication capabilities within the body to include The Blood, The cardiovascular system, The lymphatic system, the nervous system, the special senses and the endocrine system. Section 3 explores The respiratory system, an introduction to nutrition, The digestive system and the urinary system. The final section of the book examines The skin, resistance and immunity, The musculoskeletal system, An introduction to genetics and finally The reproductive system.
Extras ------------
Within each study chapter there are a serious of learning outcomes which highlights what the reader should know after consulting a particular section of text. There are useful illustrations which facilitate learning and provide further visual reinforcement of what is written in the text. (sometimes it makes it easier to understand something when you see a picture).
Advantages -------------------
The entire book is in full-colour and the illustrations are exceptional facilitating your learning experience. There is a handy guide at the beginning of the book which provides a list of Common prefixes, suffixes and roots which helps to understand some of the concepts used within its pages. It is easy to read however a bit of repetition may be required in order to be able to remember and understand each section. It is written in large text saving the squinting eye syndrome. Provides a sound knowledge base from which to build on. There is also a useful study guide (which has to be purchased separately) which accompanies this book.
Disadvantages --------------------
Very few in all honesty. If I was to be critical it is quite expensive around £30 but this is probably standard for this type of textbook. Large but there is a lot of information in the pages.
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