Breathing / / Granada Media (Firm)

• Pubblicazione: New York, N.Y., : Infobase, [2005], c1995
• Descrizione fisica: 1 streaming video file (20 min.) : sd., col., digital file + + instructional materials (online)
• Soggetto topico: Human body; Self-care, Health
• Soggetto genere / forma: Educational films.; Internet videos.; Videorecording
• Nota di contenuto: Basic Equipment for Breathing (3:48) -- Structure and Function of the Lungs (3:32) -- Cystic Fibrosis (3:21) -- Treating Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis (4:48) -- Inheriting Cystic Fibrosis (3:16)
• Sommario/riassunto: This program begins by looking at a typical day in the life of a cystic fibrosis sufferer. The structure and function of the lungs are seen through a mixture of computer graphics and real-life video. The problems encountered with cystic fibrosis are compared with the functioning of a normal healthy lung. The program provides a complete introduction to the following topics: The lungs and associated organs; Ventilation of the lungs and gas exchange; The role of mucus in the body; Causes and symptoms of cystic fibrosis; Applications of enzyme technology to modern medicine; Measurement of lung function; Genetic diseases and gene therapy
• Titolo autorizzato: Breathing
• Formato: Videoregistrazioni
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910596933403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: New living body.