Human Physiology category: 622 books

Chesley’s Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy continues its tradition as one of the beacons to guide the field of preeclampsia research, recognized for its uniqueness and utility. Hypertensive disorders remain one the major causes of maternal and fetal morbidity and death. It is also a leading cause...

In this review of the electrophysiology of extraocular muscle, Dr. Breinin gives particular attention to the scientific literature on ocular electromyography. This literature is quite recent but the bibliography is growing at a rapid rate. Fundamental advances in the knowledge of extraocular muscle...

An important translational book bridging the gap between science and clinical medicine, Prostate Cancer reviews the biological processes that can be implicated in the disease, reviews current treatments, highlighting the pitfalls where relevant and examines the scientific developments that might result...

International Research in Science and Soccer showcases the very latest research into the world’s most widely played sport. With contributions from world-leading researchers and practitioners working at every level of the game, from grass roots to elite level, the book covers every key aspect of...

Multiple Choice Questions in Ophthalmic and Neuroanatomy was written from notes that made by the author while preparing for the College of Ophthalmologists' primary examination. At the time it was difficult to gauge the standard expected as there were no questions available. This book aims to help...

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2004 in the subject Biology - Neurobiology, grade: 1.2 (A), Imperial College London, language: English, abstract: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a progressive, disabling, neurological illness that affects the brain and spinal cord. Nerve cells, which are usually surrounded...

What is it that makes a person a boy or a girl? From our cradles to our graves, a pair of letters, either XX or XY, will define much of our lives. “It’s a girl!” or “It’s a boy!” will be the first label applied to us, the first thing said about who we are as an individual. For every person...

Das Geheimnis der Affenmenschen befasst sich mit mysteriösen Begegnungen mit sogenannten Wild- oder Affenmenschen und geht deren Hintergründen nach. Wesen wie der wilden Frau Zana, dem mysteriösen Azzo Bassou oder auch Krao, die für Aufsehen sorgten. Gibt es Hinweise darauf, dass verborgen vor...

In den späten Jahren des 19. Jahrhunderts trat ein junges Mädchen in Völkerschauen und diversen Veranstaltungen auf, um das Publikum zum Staunen zu bringen. Ihr Name war Krao und sie schien Merkmale von Affen und Menschen in sich vereinen. Der Körper war gänzlich mit Haaren bedeckt, sie schien...

The shape of the glans penis increases the stimulation of the sensitive side of the penis on the down stroke of sex while stimulating the G-spot on the upstroke. When the man and woman thrust in reciprocation this enhances the effect, hence the typical pelvic thrust of an aroused woman. The mechanics...

Dans cet ouvrage, nous allons vous conter comment la nature, avec très peu d’éléments de base et un peu d’énergie, a fabriqué les merveilles que nous connaissons, le monde minéral, végétal ou animal jusqu’aux animaux immodestes que nous...

重返發現與探索的現場， 揭露醫學的光明與黑暗； 最會說故事的醫生──蘇上豪， 要告訴你「借刀醫人」的歷史。 羊血、牛血、雞血…… 從前的人們曾經輸過這些血！？ 行刑、放血、割痔瘡…… 竟然是中世紀歐洲理髮師的兼職工作！？...

Many people suffer from the effects of wearing shoes. It is easy to point out things that are wrong with a particular pair of shoes, but until now, no one has given the public a scientific analysis of how shoes should be made. Shoes That Don't Hurt sets out to fill the gap. It begins with a review...

Ce livre de l'anatomie et la physiologie accompagne les étudiants à comprendre, réviser, explorer et avoir une bonne connaissance générale du corps humain. C'est un bon guide pour tester vos connaissances et vous aider à mieux préparer vos examens ou tout simplement en savoir plus sur votre propre corps.