Isbn: 9781330523742 - a text-book of physiology (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book commences with a basic examination of the chemical composition of the human body and the food we eat. It goes on to explore the process of digestion, detailing the role of emulsification, and the organs responsible. An in-depth discussion of the vital circulatory system includes the role of the heart, the function of the various blood cells, and the impacts of different stimuli on heart rate and blood pressure. The text continues with an exploration of hormonal influences on the body, and the detailed role of respiration in bodily function. Furthermore, the book includes an overview of metabolism, an examination of the impact of body temperature on health, and a review of muscle function. An examination of neural anatomy and function is included, covering the structure of the brain, the function of nerves and the complex relationship between mind and body. Extending the reader's understanding further, the book concludes with a highly detailed exploration of the process of reproduction, from the development of the ovum, through conception, pregnancy, and birth. The author's meticulous research and extensive subject knowledge coalesce to present a comprehensive and profound examination of the human body and its many functions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…