Böcker av Gary F. Merrill

Offers a guided tour through the human body. Written in a fun, easy-to-comprehend style and filled with illuminating analogies, this book brings readers up to date on cutting-edge research into the wonders of human physiology. It will give you a new appreciation for the smart decisions our bodies are making when our brains aren't paying attention.

Offers a perspective on the structure, function, and care of the major systems of the human body. This work relays medical facts alongside personal stories that help students relate to and apply the information. It teaches the basics of feedback control systems, homeostasis, and physiological gradients.

Provides a clear, scientifically based explanation of what happens to all the major organ systems and bodily processes - such as the cardiovascular and digestive systems - as people age. Throughout the book, Gary F. Merrill weaves in personal anecdotes and stories that help clarify and reinforce the facts and principles of the underlying scientific processes and explanations.