Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Healthcare Students at a Glance. Ian Peate

      

      Table of Contents

      1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright Page

      4  Preface

      5  Abbreviations

      6  Acknowledgements

      7  How to use your revision guide and the companion website Features contained within your revision guide

      8  Part 1: Foundations 1 Anatomical terms Anatomical position Anatomical terms Directional terms Planes Body cavities 2 Genetics and genomics DNA and RNA Mitosis, meiosis and fertilisation Mitosis Meiosis Fertilisation 3 Homeostasis Homeostasis Feedback mechanisms Negative feedback Positive feedback 4 Fluid compartments Body water Location of body fluids Maintaining fluid balance Body fluid movement 5 Cells and organelles Components of a cell 6 Transport systems Simple diffusion Facilitated diffusion Osmosis Endocytosis and exocytosis 7 Blood Functions Blood components Development of blood cells 8 Inflammation and immunity Immunity Inflammation 9 Tissues Epithelial tissue Nervous tissue Connective tissue Muscle tissue

      9  Part 2: The nervous system 10 The brain and nerves The brain The meninges The cerebrospinal fluid The neuron Cranial nerves 11 The structures of the brain Cerebrum Diencephalon Brainstem Cerebellum Limbic system Ventricles of the brain Cerebrospinal fluid 12 The spinal cord Spinal cord sections Functions of the spinal cord Reflex actions Spinal nerves 13 The blood supply Circle of Willis The blood–brain barrier 14 The autonomic nervous system Sympathetic nervous system Parasympathetic nervous system Autonomic control by the CNS Autonomic reflexes 15 The peripheral nervous system Peripheral nervous system connections