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Biological Perspectives for Healthcare
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By
Helen Godfrey, PhD, BSc(Hons)Biological Sciences, RGN, SCM, Principal Lecturer in Biological Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Care, Glenside Campus, Blackberry Hill, Stapleton, Bristol, UK
Description
Focusing on what it means to be human from a biological perspective, this new title is visually stunning and enjoyable to read. Color
micrographs highlight the beauty of structures within the human body, while photographs and paintings emphasize the whole person and
transcend the boundaries between art and science. Rather than providing numerous details and describing the human body as a machine,
the focus is primarily on key concepts and universal human experiences. This unusual and novel approach is designed to capture readers'
imaginations and help them understand in a unique way what it means to be human.
Contents
1. Form and function
2. Homeostasis
3. Proteins
4. Hormones
5. Neurotransmitters
6. Stress
7. Sleep
8. Pain
9. Growth
10.Genetics
Summary
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Paperback, 160 pages, publication date: JUN-2004
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-07320-5
ISBN-10: 0-443-07320-1
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Last update: 30 Nov 2009
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