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Physics of the Human Body
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Physics of the Human Body Hardcover - 2010

by Richard P. McCall


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Richard P. McCall's fascinating book explains how basic concepts of physics apply to the fundamental activities and responses of the human body, a veritable physics laboratory.

Blood pumping through our veins is a vital example of Poiseuille flow; the act of running requires friction to propel the runner forward; and the quality of our eyesight demonstrates how properties of light enable us to correct near- and far-sightedness.

Each chapter discusses a fundamental physics concept and relates it to the anatomy and physiology of applicable parts of the body. Topics include motion, fluids and pressure, temperature and heat, speech and hearing, electrical behaviors, optics, biological effects of radiation, and drug concentrations. Clear and compelling, with a limited amount of math, McCall's descriptions allow readers of all levels to appreciate the physics of the human physique.

Physics of the Human Body will help curious high school students, undergraduates with medical aspirations, and practicing medical professionals understand more about the underlying physics principles of the human body.

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  • Title Physics of the Human Body
  • Author Richard P. McCall
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 312
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
  • Date 2010-04
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780801894558 / 0801894557
  • Weight 1.15 lbs (0.52 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 in (22.61 x 14.99 x 2.29 cm)
  • Ages 18 to 22 years
  • Grade levels 13 - 17
  • Themes
    • Aspects (Academic): Science/Technology Aspects
  • Library of Congress subjects Human physiology
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009028860
  • Dewey Decimal Code 612

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  • Choice, 10/01/2010, Page 0

About the author

Richard P. McCall is a professor of physics at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

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