Includes bibliographical references (pages 89-92) and index.
Contents:
Systems of the human body -- Digestion and excreation -- Blood and circulation -- Lungs and respiration -- Skeleton and muscles -- Nervous and endocrine systems -- The senses -- The immune system -- Biography: William Harvey.
Summary:
"In this stunningly comprehensive roadmap to the human body, readers experience a vividly compelling account of the long history of the study of anatomy and the many breakthroughs that inform our current notions of the human body, health, and disease. The text addresses cutting-edge research, treatments, and procedures that continue to advance our understanding of the body, its possibilities, and its limitations. Full-color photographs, illustrations, diagrams, archival images, and intriguing fact-filled sidebars make this resource perfectly suited to both the biology classroom and the high-interest section of the library."-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.