Our Marvelous Bodies: An Introduction to the Physiology of Human Health
Merrill, Gary F.
ISBN 10: 0813542812 ISBN 13: 9780813542812
Published by Rutgers University Press, 2008
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Synopsis:
Our Marvelous Bodies offers a unique perspective on the structure, function, and care of the major systems of the human body. Unlike other texts that use a strictly scientific approach, physiologist Gary F. Merrill relays medical facts alongside personal stories that help students relate to and apply the information.
Readers learn the basics of feedback control systems, homeostasis, and physiological gradients. These principles apply to an understanding of the body’s functioning under optimal, healthy conditions, and they provide insight into states of acute and chronic illness. Separate chapters are devoted to each of the body’s systems in detail: nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, reproductive, and immune. Through a series of real-life examples, the book also shows the importance of maintaining careful medical records for health care professionals, scientists, and patients alike.
About the Author:
GARY F. MERRILL is a professor of cell biology and neuroscience in the Division of Life Sciences at Rutgers University.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Our Marvelous Bodies: An Introduction to the...
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket