This text bridges the gap between introductory physics and its application to the life sciences. There are many topics treated in this wide-ranging book. The fourth edition is updated throughout to reflect new developments; the discussion of theory is more closely linked to experiment; a discussion of stochastic processes is added; the discussions of anatomy and biology are expanded. The text includes many problems to test the student's understanding, and chapters include useful bibliographies for further reading. Its minimal prerequisites and wide coverage make it ideal for self-study, as well as a useful reference for workers in medical and biological research.

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1. Mechanics; 2. Exponential Growth and Decay; 3. Systems of Many Particles; 4. Transport in an Infinite Medium; 5. Transport Through Neutral Membranes; 6. Impulses in Nerve and Muscle Cells; 7. The Exterior Potential and the Electrocardiogram; 8. Biomagnetism; 9. Electricity and Magnetism at the Cellular Level; 10. Feedback and Control; 11. The Method of Least Squares and Signal Analysis; 12. Images; 13. Sound and Ultrasound; 14. Atoms and Light; 15. Interaction of Photons and Charged Particles with Matter; 16. Medical Use of X Rays; 17. Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Medicine; 18. Magnetic Resonance Imaging.