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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