from muscles and bones to organs and systems, your guide to how the human body works Langford, Kevin. creator author text mau ace of production, publication, distribution, manufacture Avon, Massachusetts Adams Media 2015 monographic eng

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287 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm "An all-in-one guide to the human body!Anatomy 101 offers an exciting look into the inner workings of the human body. Too often, textbooks turn the fascinating systems, processes, and figures of anatomy into tedious discourse that even Leonardo Da Vinci would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a compelling lesson in anatomy. Covering every aspect of anatomical development and physiology, each chapter details the different parts of the human body, how systems are formed, and disorders that could disrupt bodily functions. You'll unravel the mysteries of anatomy with unique, accessible elements like: Detailed charts of each system in the body Illustrations of cross sections Unique profiles of the most influential figures in medical history From cell chemistry to the respiratory system, Anatomy 101 is packed with hundreds of entertaining facts that you can't get anywhere else!"-- "An introductory guide to human anatomy. Includes chapters on the skeletal, nervous, sensory, and digetive systems, and more"-- Introduction: The building blocks of anatomy and physiology, The chemistry of cells, Chemical bonds, Organic compounds: carbohydrates and proteins, Organic compounds: lipids and nucleic acids, Important inorganic compounds, Components of a cell, Molecular trafficking, Cell growth and replication, DNA replication, Transcription and translation, Enzymes and catalysts, Tissue origins and development, Epithelial tissue, Connective tissues and muscle tissue, Nervous tissue, Skin, hair, and nails, Skin structures and functions, Skin diseases and disorders, The skeletal system: bone functions, Axial skeleton, Appendicular skeleton and joints, Bone growth, repair, and diseases, Major skeletal system muscles, Neuromuscular junction, Muscle contraction, Muscle diseases and disorders, Nervous system signal transduction and neurotransmitters, Brain and spinal cord, Peripheral nervous system, Autonomic nervous system, Nervous system diseases and disorders, Sensory system reception and perception, Vision, Hearing, balance, smell, and taste, Sensory system diseases and disorders, Cardiovascular system and heart structure, Heart regulation, Blood vessels, Circulation, Red bloodcells, White blood cells, Plasma and platelets, Hemostasis, Blood diseases and disorders, Lymph and lymphatic circulation, Primary and secondary lymphoid organs, Innate and natural immunity, Adaptive immunity, Immune system diseases and disorders, Digestive system, The upper gastrointestinal tract, The lower gastrointestinal tract, Nutrition, Digestive system diseases and disorders, Respiratory disorders, Inhalation, exhalation, and gas exchange, Respiratory diseases and disorders, Endocrine system diseases and disorders, Urinary system structure, Urinary system functions, diseases, and disorders, Male reproductive system, Male reproductive system diseases and disorders, Female reproductive system, Female reproductive system diseases and disorders, Kevin Langford, PhD. Includes index. Human physiology Human anatomy SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology (See also Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology) SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology QP34.5 .L362 2015 SHS 612 L27an 2015 SCI056000 SCI036000 9781440584268 1440584265 9781440584275 2015007095 DLC 150326 20260803094257.0 18543416 eng