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Vital Circuits : On Pumps, Pipes, and the Workings of Circulatory Systems.

A broad view of the workings and science of the circulatory system written in conversational style for the non-scientist and student of science. Uses everyday mechanisms and other animals as analogies to explore these workings in a clear and informative manner.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Vogel, Steven, 1940-2015
Otros Autores: Calvert, Rosemary Anne
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Oxford University Press, 1993.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Contents; 1 Plumbing Ourselves; 2 Pumps and Pipes; 3 Getting There; 4 Pressure; 5 How Blood Moves; 6 Why Move Blood?; 7 Pliant Pipes; 8 Hearts, Again; 9 Moving Oxygen; 10 Moving Heat; 11 Tiny Vessels; 12 Control; 13 Leftovers; 14 And, Finally; Glossary; References; Index.