Systems of life

Having a good knowledge of how the body works in health is essential to understanding disease processes and appreciating how they affect patients.

To help you to stay up to date, we have developed an extensive range of illustrated series in this Systems of Life clinical zone. Each series aims to provide an in-depth overview of the body’s different systems ranging from the skin to the gastrointestinal tract. We have included series exploring the effects of immobility on the different systems of the body, and the anatomy and physiology of normal ageing which is essential knowledge for anyone involved in caring for older people.

Each month a new article is added and you can select from these resources to:
• Revise anatomy and physiology prior to examinations
• Support student and newly qualified nurses to learn in clinical practice
• Refresh and update your knowledge

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