The Human Body: An Introduction for the Biomedical and Health Sciences - Couverture souple

Pocock, Gillian; Richards, Chris

 
9780199289073: The Human Body: An Introduction for the Biomedical and Health Sciences
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0199289077 ISBN 13 : 9780199289073
Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2009

Synopsis

The human body is an intricate assembly of organs and systems, whose development and ongoing well-being is tightly-regulated. An understanding of these biological systems and processes is central to the biomedical and healthcare sciences - in understanding how the body works in health and disease. The Human Body spans human physiology and anatomy, histology, cell biology, pharmacology, and genetics and immunology, to give a complete overview that forms the perfect foundation to any biomedical or healthcare science course. The book leads the reader gently into the main subject areas without overwhelming them with excessive detail. Its clear, straightforward presentation makes it easy for the reader to grasp the working knowledge they need. * Custom-drawn artwork helps the reader to visualise the concepts being introduced * Key points throughout reinforce the essential facts and themes being presented * End-of-chapter questions enable the reader to check their understanding as they progress through their course Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre to accompany The Human Body features: For lecturers: *Figures from the book in electronic format, ready to download. *A test bank of multiple choice questions, with feedback keyed to the book

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The human body is an intricate assembly of organs and systems, whose development and ongoing well-being is tightly-regulated. An understanding of these biological systems and processes is central to the biomedical and healthcare sciences - in understanding how the body works in health and disease. The Human Body spans human physiology and anatomy, histology, cell biology, pharmacology, and genetics and immunology, to give a complete overview that forms the perfect foundation to any biomedical or healthcare science course. The book leads the reader gently into the main subject areas without overwhelming them with excessive detail. Its clear, straightforward presentation makes it easy for the reader to grasp the working knowledge they need. · Custom-drawn artwork helps the reader to visualise the concepts being introduced · Key points throughout reinforce the essential facts and themes being presented · End-of-chapter questions enable the reader to check their understanding as they progress through their course Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre to accompany The Human Body features: For lecturers: ·Figures from the book in electronic format, ready to download. ·A test bank of multiple choice questions, with feedback keyed to the book

Revue de presse

This volume is an excellent choice for any introductory course in the human health professions. Its tight organization and superb style should give it legs for future editions, much to the benefit of both students and professors. (The Quaterly Review of Biology)

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0199289077
ISBN 13 
9780199289073
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
816
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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