Author : Peter Givens
Publisher : Nelson Thornes
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 18,38 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780174900603
This text is of use to all students following the GCSE and GNVQ courses in the post 16 year old category and covers the body, its maintenance in good health, the life cycle and the human being and the environment.
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 36,53 MB
Release : 2001-07-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309132975
It's obvious why only men develop prostate cancer and why only women get ovarian cancer. But it is not obvious why women are more likely to recover language ability after a stroke than men or why women are more apt to develop autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Sex differences in health throughout the lifespan have been documented. Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health begins to snap the pieces of the puzzle into place so that this knowledge can be used to improve health for both sexes. From behavior and cognition to metabolism and response to chemicals and infectious organisms, this book explores the health impact of sex (being male or female, according to reproductive organs and chromosomes) and gender (one's sense of self as male or female in society). Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health discusses basic biochemical differences in the cells of males and females and health variability between the sexes from conception throughout life. The book identifies key research needs and opportunities and addresses barriers to research. Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health will be important to health policy makers, basic, applied, and clinical researchers, educators, providers, and journalists-while being very accessible to interested lay readers.
Author : Wendi Roscoe
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 11,50 MB
Release : 2017-06-07
Category :
ISBN : 9780176810245
The only title written for Canadian pre-health courses, Human Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology for the Health Sciences focuses on human-related biology topics such as cells, metabolism, evolution, and inheritance as well as the physiological systems. Class-tested, this text has been praised by students as clear, concise, and easy to understand. Author Wendi Roscoe has taken care to write a book that is truly engaging and relevant for students, using examples of diseases or conditions that help students understand how normal physiology can go wrong, while not compromising the depth and breadth of content required for an introductory course.
Author : Heather Murdock
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
Page : pages
File Size : 14,8 MB
Release : 2016-10-14
Category :
ISBN : 9781516507504
Fundamentals of Human Biology and Health gives students a solid understanding of how human cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and whole organisms operate. Designed to be used on its own or as a supplement to other texts, the material includes clear, concise information covering the main physiological systems in the human body, their interconnections, and what individuals can do to maintain healthy bodies and lifestyles. The text explores how and why we study biology, and where human beings fit into the amazing diversity of life. There is also coverage of basic chemistry as it relates to the study of biology. After a tour of the typical human cell, the text provides information on different tissues and organ systems. This includes relevant disorders, diseases, drugs, nutrition, and various health issues. Subsequent material addresses genetics, evolution, ecology, and conservation. Fundamentals of Human Biology and Health provides basic information in an accessible way. This text can be used in any introductory general or human biology course. The accessible language is appropriate for both high school and college level students. It can also be used in courses on anatomy and physiology.
Author : Elizabeth Coolidge-Stolz
Publisher :
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 19,55 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Science
ISBN :
Author : D. Ann Herring
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 46,81 MB
Release : 2002-12-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780521801041
This book describes how archival data inform anthropological questions about human biology and health. The authors present a diverse array of human biological evidence from a variety of sources including the archaeological record, medical collections, church records, contemporary health and growth data, and genetic information from the descendants of historical populations. The contributions demonstrate how the analysis of historical documents expands the horizons of research in human biology, extends the longitudinal analysis of microevolutionary and social processes into the present, and enhances the understanding of the human condition.
Author : Elizabeth A. DiGangi
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 24,41 MB
Release : 2012-09-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 0123851890
Research Methods in Human Skeletal Biology serves as the one location readers can go to not only learn how to conduct research in general, but how research is specifically conducted within human skeletal biology. It outlines the current types of research being conducted within each sub-specialty of skeletal biology, and gives the reader the tools to set up a research project in skeletal biology. It also suggests several ideas for potential projects. Each chapter has an inclusive bibliography, which can serve as a good jumpstart for project references. Provides a step-by-step guide to conducting research in human skeletal biology Covers diverse topics (sexing, aging, stature and ancestry estimation) and new technologies (histology, medical imaging, and geometric morphometrics) Excellent accompaniment to existing forensic anthropology or osteology works
Author : Michael J. Padilla
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,13 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Health
ISBN : 9780134366395
Author : Heather Murdock
Publisher :
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 35,90 MB
Release : 2010-08-11
Category :
ISBN : 9781609278052
Fundamentals of Human Biology is a reader designed to give students a solid understanding of how human cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and whole organisms operate. This text covers the main physiological systems in the human body, their interconnections, and what an individual can do to maintain a healthy body and lifestyle.This reader begins by exploring why and how we study biology, where humans fit into the amazing diversity of life, and a little basic chemistry. After a tour of the typical human cell, the reader progresses through the different tissues and organ systems. Relevant disorders, diseases, cancer, drugs, nutrition, and other health issues are discussed along the way. Finally, the reader closes with an overview of genetics, evolution, ecology, and conservation. This book is ideal for instructors who aim to give their students the knowledge that will enable them to make good choices about what they do with their own bodies.Fundamentals of Human Biology is designed to help students develop a greater appreciation of:- How the human body works.- How individuals impact other species and ecosystems around the world.- Why it is so important to preserve the health of each individual and the health of our planet.
Author : John Komlos
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 849 pages
File Size : 35,21 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0199389292
The Oxford Handbook of Economics and Human Biology provides an extensive and insightful overview of how economic conditions affect human well-being and how human health influences economic outcomes. The book addresses both macro and micro factors, as well as their interaction, providing new understanding of complex relationships and developments in economic history and economic dynamics. Among the topics explored is how variation in height, whether over time, among different socioeconomic groups, or in different locations, is an important indicator of changes in economic growth and economic development, levels of economic inequality, and economic opportunities for individuals.
