The Handy Anatomy Answer Book Contributor(s): Barnes-Svarney, Patricia (Author), Svarney, Thomas E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1578595428 ISBN-13: 9781578595426 Publisher: Visible Ink Press
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Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology - Science | Reference - Science | Study & Teaching |
Dewey: 611 |
Series: Handy Answer Books |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.8" W x 9.6" L (1.50 lbs) 386 pages |
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Library Journal 02/01/2016 pg. 99 |
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Publisher Description: Two established science writers and researchers distill and present the latest and most important information on anatomy and physiology in an easy-to-use, question-and-answer approach. We all have one. The human body. But do we really know all of its parts and how they work? The Handy Anatomy Answer Book is the key to unlocking this door to a wondrous world. Learn how the body heals wounds. Untangle the mysteries of eyesight. Discover how cells organize themselves into organs and other tissues. From the violent battleground that is the immune system to the hundreds of miles of muscle fibers, nerves, veins, and arteries that fill our bodies, the human is a miracle waiting to be explored. The Handy Anatomy Answer Book covers all the major body systems: integumentary (skin, hair, etc.), skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive, and, for good measure, adds chapters on growth and development and how science can help and augment the body. It follows the fascinating maze of organ systems and shows how much the body does routinely just to let you move, breathe, eat, and fight off disease. Fascinating trivia, along with serious facts, combine to answer over 1,200 questions about the human body, including ... A glossary and index are included, along with nearly 120 color illustrations, detailed medical charts and photographs help supplement the text. This handy reference helps make the language of anatomy--as well as physiology and pathology--more understandable and less intimidating. The Handy Anatomy Answer Book is an engaging look at the topic, the historic development of the science, the personalities behind the research, and the latest controversies and scientific advancements. |
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