| Description |
486 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Series |
Biology ; bk. 3 |
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Biology: form and function
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| Contents |
1. Communication: nerves -- 2. Communication: hormones -- 3. Intracellular communication -- 4. Regulation and control -- 5. The circulatory system -- 6. Respiration and gas transport -- 7. Respiratory mechanisms and the control of breathing -- 8. Feeding and digestion -- 9. Blood sugar regulation -- 10. Control mechanisms in reproduction -- 11. Homeostasis of body fluids -- 12. Osmoregulation |
| Analysis |
Animals Physiology |
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Animals Physiology |
| Notes |
S203 |
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This is the third in a series of five volumes that provide a general introduction to biology. It is designed either to be read on its own or studied as part of S203, Biology: Form and function, a second-level course for Open University students -- preface |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
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Includes index |
| Notes |
Purchased from the Estate of Emeritus Professor W.D. (Bill) Williams |
| Subject |
Physiology, Comparative.
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Physiology.
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| Author |
Stewart, Michael G., 1950-
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Open University.
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| LC no. |
05003187 |
| ISBN |
0340531878 (paperback) |
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