A Textbook of Science for the Health ProfessionsTo keep abreast with current developments in medicine, members of the health care team require a firm grasp of science to cope with changes in technology and understanding of the mechanisms of body function. This is in addition to developing a range of interpersonal and communication skills. There are sections covering biology, chemistry, physics, nutrition, biochemistry, medical microbiology and physiology. Highly illustrated, it includes over a hundred applications and examples to assist the reader in relating science to health care. Throughout, the text is divided into units containing a common theme, and each chapter contains a list of objectives and a summary. |
Contents
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67 | 85 |
77 | 95 |
Objectives | 97 |
Electricity and magnetism | 105 |
3 | 115 |
Measuring heat quantity | 155 |
Important SI units | 183 |
Structural proteins | 357 |
3 | 373 |
Homeostasis in singlecelled | 383 |
Low carbohydrate | 398 |
Body defence mechanisms | 410 |
body function | 421 |
on blood glucose levels | 448 |
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The cellular basis of life | 255 |
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Unit Ten Human Nutrition | 319 |
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nutrition | 353 |
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Common terms and phrases
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