Anatomy & Physiology: Review of Select Topics for Incoming Nursing Students
About This Book
Homeostasis Overview Homeostasis is the body’s ability to maintain internal stability despite external changes. One key mechanism that helps achieve this balance is through feedback loops. There are two main types of feedback loops: negative feedback and positive feedback. Negative feedback loops work to maintain a stable state by reversing any deviations from the set point. On the other hand, positive feedback loops amplify and reinforce changes, often leading to an increase in the deviation fr
| Category | health-sciences |
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| Subject | Biology, life sciences, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Nursing, Nursing fundamentals and skills, , , |
| Year | 2023 |
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| Chapters | 16 |
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| License | Creative Commons - Attribution - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
Chapters
- Homeostasis
- Epithelial and Connective Tissue
- Integumentary System: Overview
- Inflammation
- Integumentary System: Wound Healing
- Cancer: Tumor Types and ABCDE’s of Melanoma
- Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
- Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones
- Endocrine Disorders: Diabetes
- Cardiovascular System: Heart Blood Flow
- Cardiovascular System: Cardiac Conduction System
- Cardiovascular System: Cardiac Output
- Respiratory System: Anatomy
- Digestive System: Anatomy
- Urinary System: Kidney Homeostatic Functions
- Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)