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The Human Body
A Visual Guide to Human Anatomy
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The Human Body provides a spectacular visual explanation of the human body and how it works. The book is organised according to different body systems: THE CELL; TISSUES AND ORGANS; INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM; SKELETAL SYSTEM; THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM; THE NERVOUS SYSTEM; THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM; THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; THE IMMUNE SYSTEM; THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM; THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; THE HEPATIC SYSTEM; THE URINARY SYSTEM; THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM - MALE; THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM - FEMALE; REPRODUCTION; PREGNANCY; CHILDHOOD; AGEING. Expert text combined with superb cutting-edge imagery make The Human Body the definitive home reference for all the family - as well as a beautiful companion for anyone embarking on, or involved in, a medical career, such as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and complementary therapists. The pages of this book provide a comprehensive overview of the body and its systems - building up a complete picture of the human anatomy from skeleton to skin.


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THE CELL: Cell metabolism; DNA; Cell division; Formation of tissues and organs. INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM: Skin, hair and nails. SKELETAL SYSTEM: Bones of the body; Bone structure; Joints; Skull; Spinal column; Thorax; Shoulder and upper limbs; Pelvis and lower limbs; Hands and feet. MUSCULAR SYSTEM: Major muscles; Muscle tissue; Skeletal muscle types; Muscles of the head and neck; Muscles moving the eye. NERVOUS SYSTEM: Nervous system; Nerve cells; How nerve cells communicate; External views of the brain; Internal views of the brain; Brain function; Spinal cord; Cranial nerve; Cranial nerve function; Spinal nerves; Five senses; Eyes and vision; Touch; Pain; Nose and smelling; Ears and hearing; Tongue and tasting. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Upper respiratory system; Respiratory reflexes; Lower respiratory system. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: Cardiovascular system; Heart; Phases of the heartbeat; Blood circulation; Blood. IMMUNE SYSTEM: Immune system; Immune cells; Inflammatory and immune responses; Complement proteins; Interferons; Inflammation and wound healing. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: Endocrine glands; Hypothalamus and pituitary axis; Thyroid gland; Adrenal gland; Pancreas. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: Digestive organs; Mouth; Stomach; Small intestines; Large intestines. HEPATIC SYSTEM: Hepatic system; Gallbladder; Liver. URINARY SYSTEM: Urinary structures; Kidneys. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: Male reproductive system; Female reproductive system; Sex cells; Conception; Creation of the embryo; Pregnancy; First trimester; Second trimester; Third trimester; Childbirth; Maturation and the ageing process. Glossary. Index.


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ISBN-13: 9780857388476
Publisher: Quercus Publishing Plc
Publication date: August, 2011
Pages: 224
Weight: 652g
Availability: Not available (reason unspecified)
Subcategories: Anatomy, Physiology

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