Overview

Integrating Systems: Clinical Cases in Anatomy and Physiology presents real-life examples to help students new to anatomy and physiology demonstrating how anatomy and physiology work together to enable the human body to respond to a range of external challenges. Students will be able to build their knowledge by engaging with a mix of scenarios focusing on the variations of 'normal'. The inclusion of concept maps, questions, answers and rationales will provide students and instructors the necessary tools to effectively understand the integration of body systems and prepare for common presentations in practice. 20 real-life cases focusing on variations of 'normal', including questions and answers + rationales to aid with assessment/exam preparation Mix of compensatory and more complex cases Inclusion of concept maps to aid case-based approach understanding of integration of body systems in response to changes to homeostasis Case-based approach will build on knowledge gained from Applied Anatomy and Physiology 1e Includes an eBook with purchase of the print book Additional resources on Evolve: An eBook on VitalSource

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Author:   Zerina Tomkins, BAppSc (Med. Lab. Sc.), BAppSc (Hons), MNSc (Nurs) PhD (Cell Biology), Grad Cert (University Education).
Publisher:   Elsevier Australia
Imprint:   Elsevier Australia
ISBN:  

9780729543514

ISBN 10:   072954351
Pages:   262
Publication Date:   01 April 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

CASE 1: A homeless man with wounds on his feet CASE 2: A teenager with swollen lymph nodes CASE 3: A motor scooter rider with multiple closed fractures of the femur CASE 4: An infant with overgrowth of the right brain hemisphere CASE 5: Watery eye during a common cold CASE 6: Formalin-loaded taste buds CASE 7: A young woman with low blood cholesterol levels CASE 8: Chronic stress and heart health CASE 9: Significant blood loss due to internal injuries CASE 10: Flu vaccination CASE 11: A teenager with an allergic reaction to peanuts CASE 12: A cyclist with a heart attack CASE 13: Age-related changes in the respiratory, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems CASE 14: Teenagers' water endurance test CASE 15: A woman with smoker's cough CASE 16: A truck driver with anal fissure CASE 17: Food poisoning CASE 18: An elderly lady with dehydration from gardening during hot weather CASE 19: Ectopic pregnancy CASE 20: Breastfeeding challenges

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