An edition of Encyclopedia of the human body
(2002)
Encyclopedia of the human body
1st American ed
by Richard Walker
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Book Details
Table of Contents
Working parts: Being human
Natural variation
Under the microscope
Cells
Cell structure
Cell chemistry
Double helix
Tissues
Organs and systems
Imaging Techniques
Moving framework: Integumentary system
Skin surface
Skin features
Hair
Skeletal system
Skull
Backbone and ribs
Limbs and girdles
Hands and feet
Bones in evolution
Bone structure
Growth and repair
Joints
Joints and movement
Muscular system
Skeletal muscles
How muscles contract
Anatomy and art
Movement and posture
Muscles and exercise
Control and sensation: Nervous system
Neurons
Synapses
Nerves
Spinal cord
Reflexes
Brain
Mapping the brain
Cerebral activities
Memory and emotions
Consciousness and sleep
Autonomic nervous system
Communication
Understanding the mind
Touch
Smell and taste
Hearing
Balance
Eye
Eye structure
How we see
Endocrine system
Endocrine glands
Pituitary gland
Search for insulin
Supply and Maintenance: Cardiovascular system
Blood
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets and clotting
Blood transfusions
Heart
Heartbeats
Heart problems
Blood circulation
Blood vessels
Pressure and flow
Lymphatic and immune systems
Lymphoid organs
Diseases
Nonspecific defenses
Immune system
Vaccination for all
Immune system disorders
Respiratory system
Lungs
Gas exchange
Breathing
Vital flame
Making sounds
Digestive system
Teeth
Chewing and swallowing
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Nutrition
Search for vitamins
Vitamins and minerals
Metabolism
Liver
Energy balance
Urinary system
Kidneys
Kidney functions
Bladder and urination
New generations: Reproductive systems
Male reproductive system
Sperm production
Female reproductive system
Ovarian and menstrual cycles
Conception
Fertility
Early pregnancy
Growing fetus
Birth
Saving mothers
Life story
Infancy
Childhood
Adolescence
Adulthood and aging
Human inheritance
Chromosomes and genes
Chance and heredity
Human genome project
Body through time: Early humans
Ancient world
Ancient Greece and Rome
Arabic medicine
Middle ages
Renaissance discoveries
Scientific age
Advances in surgery
Microbe hunters
Public health
Modernizing medicine
Alternative therapies
Body today
Reference section: Timeline
Glossary
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 282-285) and index
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