The Penguin Dictionary of Human Biology

Book excerpt: The Penguin Dictionary of Human Biologyis the essential guide to this diverse and constantly evolving subject, ranging from ADHD to genome mapping, and sexual orientationto zymogens.It recognizes the need for a specific resource devoted to this expanding science, which has tended to be regarded as part of the 'umbrella' discipline of biology. Aimed at A Level and beyond, it draws on many years of work by the author of the acclaimed Penguin Dictionary of Biology and is possibly the single most useful book of its kind. Contains over 7,000 entries Spans the essentials of human physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology and disease Links human biology to physical anthropology and psychology Ideal for students of medicine, nursing, science and pharmacology With extensive illustration and diagrams throughout