Medical Physiology (Advanced Biology Topics)
Applin, David
ISBN 10: 0521556619 ISBN 13: 9780521556613
Published by Cambridge University Press, 1997
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Medical Physiology is a concise introductory textbook for advanced school and beginning university students. It discusses a range of medical issues that affect the way we live our lives including infectious and inherited diseases, cancer, and diseases of the respiratory system and kidneys. The functions of the immune system and the brain are studied in some detail, as are the effects on our health of ageing, diet and exercise. The text concludes by discussing recent advances in genetics and biotechnology and their impact on the treatments available for many diseases.
Book Description: Introductory textbook covering a range of medical issues that affect the way we live our lives. Functions of the immune system and brain are studied in detail, as are the effects of ageing, diet and exercise on health. Other topics include infectious and inherited diseases, cancer, fertility and medical genetics.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Medical Physiology (Advanced Biology Topics)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good