Why Is Yawning Contagious?
Why Is Yawning Contagious?
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Amusing and instructive collection of bizarre and little-known facts about the human body
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Why Is Yawning Contagious? by Francesca Gould
Everything you ever wanted to know about the human body - and some things you'd rather not...A wonderfully entertaining yet authoritative treasure trove of facts about our anatomy - it answers all the questions about our bodies we're usually too embarrassed to ask.· Why is yawning contagious? Some experts think that yawning may have developed as a means of communication. It may, for example, be a way of signalling to others that it's important to remain alert and stay awake in a certain situation. Another theory is that our early ancestors used it as part of their social behaviour, and as a way to help build a bond with the rest of the group.· Why are bogies green? When white blood cells meet germs, they make a large amount of an enzyme called myeloperoxidase, which is green because it contains a lot of iron. The colouration therefore comes from the iron.
Francesca Gould is a lecturer in anatomy and physiology, and has written a number of books on holistic therapy. She runs a training school in Bristol and teaches many courses.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9780749951580 |
| ISBN 10 | 0749951583 |
| Titre | Why Is Yawning Contagious? |
| Auteur | Francesca Gould |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Année de publication | 2007-10-25 |
| Nombre de pages | 240 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |