Dr. Margaret Reece, author of Physiology: Custom-Designed Chemistry, recently used AI tool ChatGPT to revise her book’s description on Amazon. The following illustrates how the process worked, including a before and after description and the prompt she used. “I did some minor editing of the AI response, but I think it is much better than the original,” she said.

Original Amazon book description for Physiology: Custom-Designed Chemistry:

What is physiology and why should you care? Some universities have removed physiology from their curriculum because both students and teachers felt it was too hard to learn. However, if you are among those hoping to enter a healthcare profession you will need to complete course credits in physiology. This is the first in a series of small books created to show you how to study physiology successfully. It provides the basic framework necessary for understanding physiology in general and human physiology in particular. It is written so that you can understand the information even if you have no previous exposure to scientific jargon. Most physiology courses start with a very brief introduction to chemistry. But it is difficult for beginners to see the relevance of chemistry to the study of physiology. Chemistry in chemistry class appears different than chemistry in physiology class. In chemistry, if you want chemicals to react to each other, you either add or subtract heat. To accommodate the body’s need for a constant temperature, human physiology’s use of chemistry’s principles requires innovative design and customization. You will find here answers to the following and much more: • How do bonds in molecules form? • What is that mysterious stuff called molecular energy? • What is water chemistry, and why is water necessary for life to exist? • How and why is neutral blood pH maintained? • What is a semi permeable membrane? • What is osmotic pressure and why does it matter? • How does hydrostatic pressure differ from osmotic pressure? • How can gaseous oxygen and carbon dioxide flow in opposite directions during breathing? • What do body fluids have to do with nerve cell function? Many authors of textbooks for physiology are overwhelmed by the amount of new information that arrives almost daily. Physiology is far from being a “finished science”. For example, the complete human gene sequence was revealed in the past 15 years, and knowledge of the human immune system has evolved since 1990 from being a mysterious force to being recognized a complex sophisticated defense system. Yet, the basic principles on which physiology is established did not change. Ten years from now details about how living systems survive will surely expand exponentially, but the basic chemical framework of physiology will continue to remain the same. In these pages you will discover how closely human physiology is aligned with Earth’s environment. When you finish reading Physiology: Custom-designed Chemistry, you will know the answer to the question “What is physiology and why should you care?”

Her ChatGPT prompt: “Here is a description of a book I wrote for Anatomy and Physiology students who need to brush-up on their chemistry. Please help me refine it.”

ChatGPT generated refinement:

Physiology: Custom-Designed Chemistry is a comprehensive and accessible guide specifically designed for anatomy and physiology students who need to enhance their understanding of chemistry. In this book you will find all the necessary information and successfully study physiology, particularly human physiology.

Unlike many other physiology textbooks, this book aims to bridge the gap between chemistry and physiology. It acknowledges that beginners may struggle to see the relevance of chemistry to the study of physiology. By explaining how chemistry principles are customized and innovatively applied to human physiology, this book helps you grasp the importance of chemistry in understanding physiological processes.

Throughout the book you will find answers to essential questions such as how bonds form in molecules, the significance of molecular energy, the role of water chemistry in sustaining life, and how the body maintains a neutral blood pH. Additionally, you will explore concepts like semi-permeable membranes, osmotic pressure, hydrostatic pressure, and the intricate mechanics of gaseous exchange during breathing. Furthermore, you will discover the vital connection between body fluids and nerve cell function.

While physiology continues to evolve with new discoveries and scientific advancements, the fundamental principles upon which it is built to remain constant. This book acknowledges the ever-changing nature of physiology, highlighting recent breakthroughs like the human gene sequence and the understanding of the human immune system. However, it emphasizes, the basic chemical framework of physiology remains unaltered.

Moreover, this book underscores the close alignment between human physiology and Earth’s environment. By the end of your journey through Physiology: Custom-designed Chemistry, you will understand the significance of human physiology and why it is crucial for those pursuing careers in healthcare professions.

With its clear explanations, absence of scientific jargon, and focus on the relevance of chemistry, this book is a valuable resource for students seeking to strengthen their understanding of physiology and its relationship to chemistry.

Her edits of ChatGPT’s response:

Physiology: Custom-Designed Chemistry is a comprehensive and accessible guide specifically created for Anatomy and Physiology students who need to enhance their understanding of chemistry. In this book you will find all the necessary chemistry to successfully study physiology, particularly human physiology.

This book aims to bridge the gap between the study of chemistry and the study of physiology. It acknowledges that beginners may struggle to see the relevance of chemistry to the study of human physiology. By exploring how selected elements of chemistry are customized and innovatively applied in human physiology, this book helps you grasp the details of physiologic processes.

Throughout the book, you will find answers to essential questions such as how bonds form in molecules, the significance of molecular energy, the role of energy in sustaining life, and how the body maintains a neutral blood pH. Additionally, you will explore concepts like semi-permeable cell membranes osmotic pressure, hydrostatic pressure, and the intricate mechanics of gaseous exchange during breathing. Furthermore, you will discover the vital connection between body fluids and nerve function.

While understanding of physiological function continues to evolve with new discoveries, the chemistry upon which it is built remain constant. Moreover, this book underscores the close alignment between human physiology and Earth’s environment. By the end of your journey through Physiology: Custom-designed Chemistry, you will understand the significance of physiologic chemistry to real-life healthcare decision making.

With its clear explanations, absence of scientific jargon, and focus on chemistry of molecules in a low-temperature water solution, this book is a valuable resource for beginning Anatomy & Physiology students.