Photographs and text provide detailed information about the human body, including the skeleton, muscles, brain, reproductive system, skin, blood, and other related topics.
One thousand one facts about the human body One thousand and one facts about the human body
Notes:
"Some of the material in this book originally appeared in 'Pockets Human Body' published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd."--T.p. verso Includes index
Contents:
Introduction to the body: Evolution of the human body Body systems Cells Body structures: Skeleton Bone Skull Spine Joints Muscular system Hair and nails Brain and nervous system: Nervous system Brain Spinal cord Senses Heart, blood, and lungs: Cardiovascular system Heart Blood Fighting infection Endocrine system Respiratory system Digestion and excretion: Digestive system Mouth and teeth Stomach Intestines Liver and pancreas Urinary system Reproduction: Reproductive systems Sex and fertilization Pregnancy and birth Genetics and heredity Growing up Growing old Body facts: Pregnancy and birth Cells and tissue Senses Hormones Growing up and death Food and nutrition Immune systems Ovaries and urination Circulation and the heart Skin, hair, and nails Bones and teeth Muscles and exercise Brain and nerves Respiratory system Blood Genetics
