Biology for the Health Sciences: A Comprehensive Textbook for Understanding Disease

By Mark F Wiser, Biology for the Health Sciences is a crucial textbook that bridges the gap between biology and health sciences. It provides a solid foundation for health professionals to understand the pathogenesis and mechanisms of disease processes, essential for developing effective treatments.

Key Features of Biology for the Health Sciences

• Provides a strong foundation in biology for students pursuing healthcare professions, enabling them to understand disease pathogenesis at the molecular and cellular level.
• Covers the etiology and pathophysiology of major human diseases, organized by body system, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer, aligning with medicine and health science course structures.
• Examines the mechanisms of infectious disease transmission, disease pathophysiology, and the impact of antibiotic resistance.
• Explores the applications of biotechnology and genomics in human health, including diagnosis, treatment, and disease surveillance.
• Each chapter includes a mini glossary of key terms and definitions, as well as review questions to assess student understanding.
• Accompanied by digital resources, featuring interactive quizzes for students and figure slides for instructors to use in lectures.

This comprehensive textbook is enriched with numerous illustrations, making it an essential companion for students of health sciences and biological sciences studying the causes of disease.

Product Details

Publisher: Garland Science; 1st edition (June 30, 2023)

Language: English

Format: Paperback, 506 pages

ISBN-10: 0815345860

ISBN-13: 978-0815345862