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We are electric : inside the 200-year hunt for our body's bioelectric code, and what the future holds / by Adee, Sally,author.(CARDINAL)862660;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-336) and index.Introduction -- Bioelectricity in the beginning -- Bioelectricity and the electrome -- Bioelectricity in the brain and body -- Bioelectricity in birth and death -- Bioelectricity in the future.Science journalist Sally Adee breaks open the field of bioelectricity--the electric currents that run through our bodies and every living thing--its misunderstood history, and why new discoveries will lead to new ways around antibiotic resistance, cleared arteries, and new ways to combat cancer.
Subjects: Informational works.; Electricity; Electrophysiology.;
Available copies: 18 / Total copies: 22
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The spark of life : electricity in the human body / by Ashcroft, Frances M.(CARDINAL)813715;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 312-319) and index.The age of wonder -- Molecular pores -- Acting on impulse -- Mind the gap -- Muscling in on the action -- Les poissons trembleur -- The heart of the matter -- Life and death -- The doors of perception -- All wired up -- Mind matters -- Shocking treatment.A spectacular account of the body electric, showing how, from before conception to the last breath we draw, electrical signals in our cells are essential to everything we think and do.
Subjects: Electrophysiology; Human physiology.;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 11
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Electric animals / by Meister, Cari,author.(CARDINAL)346430;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Zapping eyes -- Flabby zappers -- Power zapper -- Activities & tools -- Try this!."Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to electric animals such as the stargazer, torpedo ray, electric eel, and and explore how they use electricity to defend themselves against predators. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--Ages 7-10.430LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Animal defenses; Animal weapons; Electrophysiology; Electric fishes;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Way to Glow! : Amazing Creatures That Light Up in the Dark / by Regan, Lisa.(CARDINAL)421763;
Featuring stunning photographs and information about the world's most fascinating bioluminescent animals (or animals that can produce their own light), this book will take readers deep into the depths of the ocean to discover everything there is to know about these incredible creatures.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Picture books.; Illustrated works.; Bioluminescence; Physiology; Electrophysiology.; Animal behavior; Physiology;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Neurocomic / by Farinella, Matteo,author,artist.; Roš, Hana,author,artist.; Wellcome Trust (London, England);
Prologue -- Morphology -- Pharmacology -- Electrophysiology -- Plasticity -- Synchronicity -- Epilogue.Nonfiction graphic novel explaining the physiology of the brain and describing theoretical and experimental developments that led to our present understanding.GN750L
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Brain; Neurology; Neurons; Central nervous system; Electrophysiology; Memory;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Neurocomic / by Farinella, Matteo,author,artist.; Roš, Hana,author,artist.; Wellcome Trust (London, England);
Includes bibliographical references."Nonfiction graphic novel explaining the physiology of the brain and describing theoretical and experimental developments that led to our present understanding."GN750LSupported by Wellcome Trust.
Subjects: Nonfiction comics.; Educational comics.; Graphic novels.; Cartoons (Humor); Comics (Graphic works); Brain; Neurology; Neurons; Central nervous system; Electrophysiology; Memory; Medicine;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Your future as a physical therapist / by Given-Wilson, Rachel,author.(CARDINAL)878215; Harasymiw, Therese,author.(CARDINAL)497676;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What does it take to be a physical therapist? -- Orthopedics and sports medicine -- Neurology, cardiopulmonary, electrophysiology, and oncology -- Pediatrics, geriatrics, and women?s health -- The future of physical therapy -- Glossary."Physical therapists have a deep knowledge of how the human body works, whether the patients are athletes, children, the elderly, or any of many others who need help with movement, strength, and flexibility. This comprehensive narrative guides readers through the options for choosing a physical therapy program, considering a workplace and specialization, and some of the specific challenges and rewards of the job. Featuring profiles of real-life professionals and tips and tricks for making the most of the job search and interview process, this inspiring volume gives aspiring physical therapists the tools they need to plan their careers."--Grade 7.Grades 7-12.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Physical therapists.; Physical therapy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The eye : the physiology of human perception / by Rogers, Kara.(CARDINAL)497284;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Anatomy of the eye -- Protection and movements of the eye -- Vision and the retina -- Electrophysiology of the retina -- Vision and the brain -- Diseases of the outer eye -- Diseases of the inner eye -- Visual disorders and eye injuries -- Diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.
Subjects: Eye; Perception;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Indoor air and human health / by Gammage, Richard B.(CARDINAL)267602; Berven, B. A.(CARDINAL)267601;
Includes bibliographical references and index.III. Neurotoxicity. Overview : neurotoxicity of indoor air pollutants : what to measure and how to measure it / Hugh A. Tilson -- Studying the neurotoxicity of indoor air with nonhuman species : issues in experimental design and interpretation / M. Christopher Newland and Steven K. Shapiro -- Effects of irritants on human task performance and vigilance / Vernon A. Benignus -- Conditioned immune alterations in animal models / Donald T. Lysle -- Mechanisms of stressor-induced immune alteration in humans / Bruce S. Rabin. IV. Cancer. Overview : lung cancer / Jonathan M. Samet -- Assessing carcinogenic risks associated with indoor air pollutants / Joseph V. Rodricks -- Environmental tobacco smoke and lung cancer : environmental smoke screen? / Douglas V. Dockery -- Radon and lung cancer revisited / Jonathan M. Samet -- Asbestos exposures of building occupants and workers / Rashid A. Shaikh.Introduction. Effects of indoor air quality of [sic] human health : setting strategic research directions and priorities / Ken Sexton and Robert S. Dyer. I. Sensory sensitivity. Overview : odors and irritation in indoor pollution / William S. Cain -- The neurobiology of olfaction / Charles A. Greer and Juan C. Bartolomei -- Physicochemical determinants and functional properties of the sense of irritation and smell / J. Enrique Cometto-Muñiz and William S. Cain -- The potency of gases and vapors : QSARs--anesthesia, sensory irritation, and odor / Michael H. Abraham -- Electrophysiological indices of human chemosensory functioning / Gerd Kobal -- Human responses to ambient olfactory stimuli / Susan C. Knasko. II. Allergy and respiratory. Overview : indoor air and human health revisited / Cecile Rose -- Controlling aspergillosis and legionella in hospitals / Andrew J. Streifel -- Exposure risk and prevention of aerial transmission of tuberculosis in health care settings / George P. Kubica -- Indoor air pollution : understanding the mechanisms of the effects / Rebecca Bascom, Jana Kesavanathan, and David L. Swift -- The effect of ozone on house dust mite allergen-induced nasal inflammation in asthmatics / Robert B. Devlin ... [et al.] -- Health effects of biological contaminants / Harriet A. Burge -- Bacterial endotoxins : a review of health effects and potential impact in the indoor environment / Donald K. Milton -- Estimation of allergen concentration in indoor environments : prediction of health-related effects / Thomas A.E. Platts-Mills -- Building-related hypersensitivity diseases : sentinel event management and evaluation of building occupants / Cecile Rose.
Subjects: Conference papers and proceedings.; Indoor air pollution;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The woman's heart : an owner's guide / by Elefteriades, John A.(CARDINAL)746383; Caulin-Glaser, Teresa.(CARDINAL)489340;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-274) and index.
Subjects: Heart diseases in women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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