Human Physiology, Biochemistry and Basic Medicine

✍ Scribed by Cole, Laurence A.; Kramer, Peter R

• Publisher: Academic Press is an Elsevier
• Year: 2016
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 222
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Human Physiology, Biochemistry and Basic Medicine is a unique perspective that draws together human biology, physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, and cell biology in one comprehensive volume.

In this way, it is uniquely qualified to address the needs of the emerging field of humanology, a holistic approach to understanding the biology of humans and how they are distinguished from other animals.

Coverage starts with human anatomy and physiology and the details of the workings of all parts of the male and female body. Next, coverage of human biochemistry and how sugars, fats, and amino acids are made and digested is discussed, as is human basic medicine, covering the science of diseases and human evolution and pseudo-evolution.

The book concludes with coverage of basic human nutrition, diseases, and treatments, and contains broad coverage that will give the reader an understanding of the entire human picture.

• Covers the physiology, anatomy, nutrition, biochemistry and cell biology of humans, showing how they are distinguished from other animals
• Includes medical literature and internet references, example test questions, and a list of pertinent words at the end of each chapter
• Provides unique perspective into all aspects of what makes up and controls humans

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Front Matter,Copyright,PrefaceEntitled to full text1: Human Body Formed by UnitsIntroduction, Page 1
Chapter 1.1 - The Cell, Pages 3-10
Chapter 1.2 - Human Chemistry, Pages 11-16
Chapter 1.3 - Sugars, Fatty Acids, and Energy Biochemistry, Pages 17-30
Chapter 1.4 - Amino Acid Metabolism, Pages 31-38
Chapter 1.5 - DNA and Human Genetics, Pages 39-46
Chapter 1.6 - Protein Structure and Folding, Pages 47-48
Introduction, Page 49
Chapter 2.1 - The Skeleton, Pages 51-55
Chapter 2.2 - Skin, Ligaments, and Muscles, Pages 57-62
Chapter 2.3 - Apoptosis, Growth, and Aging, Pages 63-66
Introduction, Page 67
Chapter 3.1 - The Endocrine System, Pages 69-77
Chapter 3.2 - The Heart and Lungs, Pages 79-83
Chapter 3.3 - The Circulation, Pages 85-91
Chapter 3.4 - Brain and Nervous System, Pages 93-99
Chapter 3.5 - Seeing, Hearing, Tasting, Smelling, and Touching, Pages 101-104
Chapter 3.6 - The Liver and Digestive System, Pages 105-108
Chapter 3.7 - The Kidney Filtration System, Pages 109-110
Chapter 3.8 - Sex and Reproductive Systems: Male, Pages 111-119
Chapter 3.9 - Sex and Reproductive Systems: Female, Pages 121-127
Chapter 3.10 - Fertilization Implantation and Human Pregnancy, Pages 129-137
Introduction, Page 139
Chapter 4.1 - Human Evolution from Primates, Pages 141-150
Chapter 4.2 - Modern Human Pseudo-Evolution, Pages 151-154
Introduction, Page 155
Chapter 5.1 - Macronutrients, Pages 157-164
Chapter 5.2 - Vitamins and Minerals, Pages 165-175
Chapter 5.3 - Diet and Body Weight, Pages 177-184
Introduction, Page 185
Chapter 6.1 - Genetic Defects, Pages 187-191
Chapter 6.2 - Bacteria, Virus, Fungi, and Infectious Diseases, Pages 193-196
Chapter 6.3 - Human Cancers and Carcinogenesis, Pages 197-200
Chapter 6.4 - Cardiovascular Disease, Pages 201-204
Chapter 6.5 - Hydatidiform Mole, Pages 205-210
Chapter 6.6 - Diabetes, Pages 211-213
Chapter 6.7 - Alzheimer’s Disease, Pages 215-217
Chapter 6.8 - Ovarian Cystic Disorders, Pages 219-221
Answers to Chapter Quizzes, Pages 223-225
Index, Pages 227-236