Physiology category: 1850 books

Respiratory System is a presentation of the human respiratory system although many of the details are transferrable to other animals as well. It begins with an examination of the structures and functions involved with external respiration across the surface of alveoli before it considers the mechanics...

Anatomy Terminology is used to describe the various parts of the body including placement, purpose, and condition. This unique and specific vocabulary is required learning for all medical professionals and healthcare providers across the industry. Students who are considering a career in the medical...

Biology of Menopause presents the proceedings of an international symposium held from September 10-13, 1998 in Newport Beach, CA. The proceedings review current knowledge and explores future research directions on the biologic changes of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis across the menopausal...

The monograph introduces innate immunity as second authority in the ovary besides the endocrine system. Innate immunity appears to orchestrate follicular atresia, follicle rupture, follicle transformation into a corpus luteum (CL) and CL regression through nonsterile inflammation and tissue repair....

Why do some people prefer heterosexual love while others fancy the same sex? Is sexual identity biologically determined or a product of convention? In this brilliant and provocative book, the acclaimed author of Myths of Gender argues that even the most fundamental knowledge about sex is shaped by...

The second edition of The Lung: Development, Aging and the Environment provides an understanding of the multi-faceted nature of lung development, aging, and how the environment influences these processes. As an essential resource to respiratory, pulmonary, and thoracic scientists and physicians it...

When issues get in the way of your love life you can say, the elephant has made it’s way to your bed. Romance is crushed, communication gone and affection out the window. Now the elephant is looking for attention. The problems within your relationship have hit an all-time high. The problems your...

Barefoot enthusiasts say ditching your shoes is essential for optimal whole-body function. Doctors say minimalist shoes cause injury. Who’s right? What if they both are? In Whole Body Barefoot, biomechanist Katy Bowman explains how both sides are right and wrong by broadening the perspective of over-simplified...

Puzzles and brain twisters to keep your mind sharp and your memory intact are all the rage today. More and more people -- Baby Boomers and information workers in particular -- are becoming concerned about their gray matter's ability to function, and with good reason. As this sensible and entertaining...

This is a collection of case studies on viral and fungal diseases of skin and wounds. Ideal for students taking an introductory course in microbiology that includes the study of diseases.

This ebook includes questions on general chemistry matter and energy topics. Topics covered include matter and energy definitions, classifying matter, matter properties, temperature, energy, specific heat and nutrition/energy. Each subtopic includes answers in a separate section immediately following...

This is a collection of multiple choice questions on five subtopics: Cell Membrane, Nucleus, Organelles, Protein Synthesis and Cell Cycle. Question answers are provided in a separate section after each bank of subtopic questions.

This is a collection of multiple choice questions on seven subtopics: Anatomical terminology (anterior view), Anatomical terminology (posterior view), Directional terms, Planes and Sections, Body cavities, Membranes, and Regions/Quadrants. Question answers are provided in a separate section after each bank of subtopic questions.

This is a collection of multiple choice questions on four subtopics: Atoms and Elements, Chemical Reactions and Bonding, Organic Compounds and Metabolism. Question answers are provided in a separate section after each bank of subtopic questions.