The third edition of Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners: A homeostatic approach presents homeostasis as a dynamic concept that provides the basis for understanding health and well-being. It recognises how failure to respond to homeostatic disturbances results in imbalances responsible for signs and symptoms of ill-health, and describes how healthcare interventions seek to reverse those imbalances.

Accompanied by colour illustrations and a description of related anatomy, the book provides an integrated explanation of body functioning. It discusses the organisation of the human body, main features and processes that must be controlled for health, the organ systems that act as homeostatic regulators, and effectors of homeostatic regulation. It also discusses influences on homeostasis and provides case studies that place examples of ill health and health care into the context of homeostasis.

Features of the third edition include:

• An overview of microbiology and principles of infection management
• Expanded information on pharmacological principles and actions of the major classes of drugs
• Expanded discussion on physiological functions in relation to specific pathologies
• Updates on how the Human Genome project has impacted healthcare
• Additional case studies to illustrate the healthcare provider’s role as an external agent of homeostatic control
• Photographs of common clinical conditions
• Access to an accompanying website with supplemental information

An essential physiology and anatomy text, this book guides readers through the basic structure and functions of the body systems to more complex issues of clinical disorders and healthcare practice. Coverage includes the cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, and respiratory systems as well as skeletal muscle, embryo development, and circadian rhythms.

Prof. Shriram S Sonawane is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology [VNIT], Nagpur. Dr. Sonawane's research area includes a) Polymer Nano-composites b) Nanofluids c) Nano-Separation Technology d) Process Modelling and Simulation. He has 9 patents to his credit. Dr Sonawane was recognized amongst 2% of scientists declared by AD scientific rankings. He has published more than 150 research papers in various national and international journals of repute. He was also nominated for the prestigious “Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award”. He has edited many books and published more than 50 book chapters in various reputed publisher's books. He was a Guest Editor for Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessment. He is the “Executive Guest Editor” of the Current Pharmaceutical Bio-Technology Journal. He is also serving in the Editorial body of “Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment." He also served in the Editorial body of “World Research Journal." He has received more than 4700 citations. He has also presented more than 150 research papers at various national and International conferences.

Dr. Parag P. Thakur is an assistant professor at SVNIT, Surat. He previously served as an ad-hoc faculty at NIT, Warangal. He completed his Ph.D. from VNIT, Nagpur (INDIA). He has received an invitation to conduct the Postdoc research from Chonnam National University, South Korea. His research areas are Nanofluids, micro-fluids, nanocomposites and modeling and simulation. He has published 15 research articles in reputed journals and received more than 400 citations for his research. He has published 36 book chapters. He published 3 patents, attended more than 50 international conferences all around India and received the best presentation award at various international conferences. He is the reviewer of various journals like the Journal of Mass and Heat Transfer and Separation Science and Technology.