Valentinuzzi, Max E.,  1932- <br/><br/>
Understanding the human machine  a primer for bioengineering /  [electronic resource] : 
Max E. Valentinuzzi. 
 - Singapore :  World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd.,  ©2004. 
 - 1 online resource (412 p.) :  ill. 
 - Series on bioengineering & biomedical engineering ;  v. 4 .
 - Series on bioengineering and biomedical engineering. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 365-382) and index. 
<br/><br/>1. Introduction -- 2. Source : physiological systems and levels -- 3. Signals : what they are -- 4. Signal pick up -- 5. Biological amplifier -- 6. The interpreter : reading the signals -- 7. Feedback : the need of mathematical models -- 8. Rounding up and looking ahead. 
<br/><br/> "This introductory book for undergraduate students poses a question: What is bioengineering all about? After offering a reference frame and defining the objectives (chapter 1), "physiology" (chapter 2) is presented as a source material followed by "signals" (chapter 3) and "signal pick up" (chapter 4). Chapter 5 deals with the biological amplifier. Reading the signal and the need for mathematical models are the subject matter, respectively, of chapters 6 and 7; they only provide guidance. The last chapter tries to look ahead. Sometimes, the subject is treated in relative depth; at times, the visit is more superficial. Formation rather than information is favored. Historical shots supply background material and spicy insights. Style is light, sprinkled with a little humor. There are exercises which allow students to learn independently."--Publisher's website. 
<br/><br/><br/>Mode of access: World Wide Web. <br/>System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9789812561787 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Human physiology.<br/>Bioengineering.<br/>Biomedical engineering.<br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QP34.5  / .V345 2004 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>612