Cells: Amazing Forms and Functions

出版者:Franklin Watts

作者:John K. Young

页数:0

出版时间:Aug-90

价格:42.00

装帧:精装

isbn号码:9780531108802

From School Library Journal Grade 7 Up-- Two books that are clearly written， current， and well organized for student research. Arnold covers the anatomy and physiology of the heart and the circulatory system， as well as defects and infections. The role of diet， enzymes， and heredity associated with cholesterol levels in the body are clearly spelled out; certain misconceptions about diet and cholesterol control are dispelled. Arnold describes those factors that place people at risk for heart disease， indicting smoking as a major factor that can be eliminated. She concludes with chapters on diagnosing and treating heart disease and a look into the future. Young begins with a history of cell biology and includes brief profiles of pioneers in the field. He also discusses the more common types of cells and gives clear descriptions of the processes of cell division. Compelling chapters follow on unusual cells whose organization are designed to provide a very specific function. Researchers will find the description of the relationship between thymic nurse cells and lymphocytes critical to their understanding of the disease process of HIV and AIDS. Unfortunately， not all of the italicized words are included in the brief glossary. Black-and-white diagrams and photographs generally enhance both texts. However， Arnold refers to one figure that is not in evidence. Good purchases for curricula including health and disease components. --Sylvia V. Meisner， Allen Middle School， Greensboro， NCCopyright 1991 Reed Business Information， Inc. Card catalog description Explores the various cells in the human body and describes how each is best suited to carry out its particular function.