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"Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody. Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately)...
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The book contains 20 IQ question (for the 1st edition, it is been improving by our staff) with answer with variety information. By answer those question, readers will find your our way to wake your IQ part in our great machine, brain. For this is the 1st edition, the mistakes may be exist, feedback to us, thank for your help.
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● Why the interest in rest and sleep? All living things possess a sense of time. Like all animals (as well as plants, fungi and bacteria), we humans are hard-wired for a daily rhythm of rest and activity. The machinery that generates this daily rhythm resides in each and every one of our cells and it powerfully orchestrates our behavior. Setting aside time for rest and sleep optimally fits all living things and their bodily processes to the conditions...
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Are you a life science or allied health major eager to dive into the fascinating world of human anatomy and physiology? Look no further! "Anatomy and Physiology for Students: A College Level Study Guide for Life Science and Allied Health Majors" is an essential companion to help you master the human body's complexities.
This comprehensive guide is written by a team of expert educators and healthcare professionals who have designed it to be an...
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Did you know that some scientific discoveries have helped further the understanding of human health and the environment? A couple of these are discussed in the pages of this book. First, there's a discussion on acid rain, how it happens, and what its effects are. The second is about x-rays and how they're used for diagnosis. Enjoy a good read!
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In The Genius Within, David Adam explores the groundbreaking neuroscience of cognitive enhancement that is changing the way the brain and the mind works-to make it better, sharper, more focused and, yes, more intelligent. He considers how we measure and judge intelligence, taking us on a fascinating tour of the history of brain science and medicine, from gentlemen scientist brain autopsy clubs to case studies of mental health patients with extraordinary...
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Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Body Parts in Filipino?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Filipino pronunciation.Delight in learning Filipino with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: Filipino Names for Body Parts.Vibrant Illustrations of Each Body Part.English Translations.English...
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The human body is an immensely complex and amazing system, but sometimes something goes haywire and causes one or more of its vital elements to misfire, resulting in bizarre and often devastating anatomical anomalies. Such physical abnormalities in times past often meant that the affected individuals would be stigmatized and shunned from the rest of society, primarily out of fear of the unknown. Thankfully, modern science and modern medicine working...
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La coordination des fonctions exercées par les différents organes qui composent le corps des animaux repose sur des systèmes de communication qui opèrent au sein de l'organisme pour maintenir l'équilibre fonctionnel indispensable à la vie . L'un de ces systèmes est dit endocrinien, parce qu'il ...
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Bien des siècles avant l'Antiquité classique, on admettait déjà un étroit rapport entre les hémisphères cérébraux et les fonctions mentales supérieures: sensation consciente, motricité volontaire, mémoire, etc. Les anciens auteurs ont abondamment spéculé sur la région des hémisphères o pouvaient...
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Au cours du développement humain, l'appareil circulatoire est l'un des premiers à s'ébaucher. Ce fait traduit l'importance vitale du flux circulatoire dès le début de l'embryogenèse. Il alimente en effet les tissus en formation et draine les résidus de la nutrition...
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Dans le contexte de la fonction biologique fondamentale qu'est la reproduction (étudiée par ailleurs dans cet ouvrage de façon autonome), la sexualisation représente le mécanisme qui est à l'origine de la dichotomie phénotypique consubstantielle de la reproduction sexuée. Il s'agit en effet des causes ...
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Dans le règne animal, la présence d'un appareil génital est liée à la reproduction sexuée. À l'opposé de la reproduction asexuée, o un seul individu engendre des copies de lui-même à peu près exactes, jamais novatrices, la reproduction sexuée fait participer à la naissance de l'organisme nouveau deux individus complémentaires, le mâle et la femelle...
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Emotion in the Human Face, originally published in 1972, was the first volume to evaluate and integrate all research on facial expression of emotion since Darwin published The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals a century earlier. In this edition Dr. Ekman presented a detailed, critical discussion of research involving the face and emotion, focusing on the complex conceptual and methodological issues involved in this study, and settling many...
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L'œil est l'organe de la vision (cf. vision -Neurophysiologie); récepteur des phénomènes lumineux, l'œil les focalise pour projeter l'image sur la rétine qu'il renferme . Celle-ci, à son tour, analyse cette image, commence à la coder et, par l'intermédiaire du nerf optique puis des voies optiques...
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L'importance biologique du foie humain est attestée par son volume et par sa densité cellulaire; il pèse environ 1,5 kg chez l'adulte et représente le 1/50 du poids du corps, formant ainsi la masse viscérale la plus volumineuse de l'organisme, avec près de trois cents milliards de cellules...
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Wonders of the Human Body, Volume Two, covers both the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. From the level of the cell to the organs themselves, we will examine these systems in depth. Here you will learn:The incredible design of the human heart and how it is really "two pumps in one!"How blood moves through an incredible network of arteries and veinsWhat "blood pressure" is and the marvelous systems that help regulate itHow the respiratory system...
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