The Facts On File Illustrated Guide to the Human Body

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2005 | ISBN: 0816059829 | 112 pages | File type: PDF | 6.44 mb

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This book is a concise, illustrated guide to the anatomy, physiology, well-being, and disorders of the human heart and circulatory systems. It has been written and illustrated specially for students and laypeople interested in medicine, health, fitness, and first aid. The subject is dealt with in clear steps, so that the reader can steadily acquire a good overall understanding. Explanatory texts, diagrams, illustrations, captions, and fact boxes are combined to help readers grasp important information at a glance. A glossary of scientific and jargon words defines medical terms in everyday language. A list of Web sites provides links to other relevant sources of information, and the index enables quick access to article.
There are six sections within the book. The first section looks at the organization and structure of the blood circulatory system. The following three sections survey each major component of the system, from the heart to types of blood cells. Section 5 looks at the lymphatic system, which functions in parallel with the blood system. The last section deals with how blood cells provide a defense against infection. Within each section, discussion and illustration of the structure and function of the anatomical parts are followed by principles of healthcare, fitness, and exercise. These are followed by a survey of the main disorders and diseases affecting the region. Information is presented as double-page topics arranged in subsections.

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Section 1: NERVOUS SYSTEM deals with individual nerve cells and how they create

and send nerve impulses, or messages, round the body. It also looks at the organization of 

the hormonal system.

Section 2: BRAIN surveys the external and internal features and components of the 

brain. This includes discussion of mental activity, stress, and the effects of drugs and 

alcohol on the brain.

Section 3: SPINAL CORD describes how nerve impulses travel back and forth between 

the brain, muscles, and the rest of the body.

Section 4: AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM features that part of the nervous system that controls all actions and reactions

outside conscious control.

Section 5: HORMONAL SYSTEM looks at the endocrine glands and the effects of the 

hormones they produce. 

This book has been written by anatomy, physiology, and health experts for non- 

specialists. It can be used: 

• as a general guide to the way the human body functions 

• as a reference resource of images and text for use in schools, libraries, or in the home 

• as a basis for examination preparation for students of human biology, medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, and general healthcare. 

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