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by S. H. Cedar (Author)
This textbook takes a unique approach by linking the elements of anatomy and physiology (A&P) with everyday activities we all do without thinking, the 'Activities of Daily Living' such as breathing or eating, in order to explain biological systems and making complex ideas and biological processes easier to understand and relate to practice. By connecting A&P with health, healthcare and wellbeing, the author's exceptional understanding of students' needs contributes to a comprehensive book.
As an essential anatomy and physiology textbook that uses accessible language, everyday examples, and connects to your course, this is the ultimate companion to any student. Whether you're studying nursing, health, midwifery, paramedic science, or sport and exercise, this introductory text will offer a head start.Back Jacket
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.
Author Biography
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.
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.
