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Human Body
How It Works Set
Av M D Texas Heart Institute Clinical Various Introduction by Denton a Cooley
Inbunden, 2009
2019 kr
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From the skin that covers us to the heart that pumps the blood, the human body is a complex machine whose parts must work together to keep us healthy and alive. Each title in new ""The Human Body: How It Works"" series investigates a different system or process of the human body, from organ systems …
Senses
Inbunden, 2009
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The human body's sense organs are its physical link between the brain and the surrounding environment. Our senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing allow us to interact and adapt to the ever-changing world that surrounds us. ""The Senses"" gives an introduction to the intricate structures …
Skeletal and Muscular Systems
Inbunden, 2009
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The skeletal and muscular systems not only allow us to move and stand tall, but they are also involved in protecting the body, allowing it to grow, and performing subconscious activities such as breathing and the beating of the heart. The heart, an organ made of muscle, distributes blood that lets …
Endocrine System
Inbunden, 2009
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Much like the nervous system, the endocrine system relays important communication signals throughout the body. The endocrine system uses chemical signals, known as hormones, which are produced and stored in special glands in the body. Different glands produce specialized hormones and release them …
Cells, Tissues, and Skin
Inbunden, 2009
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Cells are the smallest units capable of sustaining life, and they make up virtually every aspect of the human body. From the strands of hair at the top of the head to the nails on fingers and toes, every structure of the human body is composed of cells. Groups of cells form tissues and organs, …
Human Development
Av Ted Zerucha
Inbunden, 2009
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Each step in a human's development - from the creation of the brain and heart to the formation of the fingers and toes - is carefully regulated. During the approximately 264 days from fertilization to birth, a single cell gives rise to many cells, which take on specialized characteristics, and the …
Immune System
Inbunden, 2009
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The immune system is crucial to the normal functioning of the human body. As the body's 'military', it prevents invaders from entering and destroys those who slip past its defenses. ""The Immune System"" discusses the human body's fundamental defense system, from its component parts to what happens …
Reproductive System
Inbunden, 2009
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Organisms reproduce to ensure the continued survival of their respective species. For humans, our ability to produce offspring and contribute to genetic variability in the world is made possible by our body's reproductive system. In ""The Reproductive System"", learn how the development of the …
Nervous System
Inbunden, 2009
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The nervous system allows us to move, feel, and think, and it is involved in nearly all of the functions of the human body. Nerves communicate signals between the brain and muscles, allowing us to move our hands and feet. Or, they relay messages about the environment through touch, taste, sight, …
Respiratory System
Inbunden, 2009
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Breathing is essential to human survival, as it gives us the necessary oxygen we need to live. Yet, the act of respiration is an involuntary process, something many people don't think about on a day-to-day basis. ""The Respiratory System"" explains how we get air into our lungs, and how our bodies …
Circulatory System
Inbunden, 2009
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Composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood, the circulatory system delivers oxygen and nutrients to every tissue in the body. At the center of this incredibly complex system is the heart, a strong muscle that continuously pumps blood throughout the body. Striving to promote a basic …
