Encyclopedia of Human Body Systems: [2 volumes]

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This encyclopedia is a concise yet comprehensive guide to the systems of the human body that is accessible to the lay reader. Ligaments and lymphatic fluid. The heart and the hormone regulatory system. The respiratory and reproductive systems. The human body comprises a myriad of fascinating, complex, and efficient systems, many of which operate constantly without our knowledge or awarenessthat is, until we become ill or injured. This encyclopedia provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to each of the systems of the human body, exploring all 11 organ systems of the human body: the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, integumentary, lymphatic, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, skeletal, and urinary systems. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions of important physiological processes, cell and tissue types, as well as the organs and their roles within the larger system. Special attention is also given to the ways in which these systems interact. Written in accessible prose, this text is an easy-to-understand reference for lay readers of any age and an ideal resource for any high school health curriculum.

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Recommended for high schools or public libraries seeking an introductory reference book for their collections in this specific area. * Library Journal *
The writing is accessible, and the explanations would be easy for even the general reader with no background knowledge on the topic to understand. . . .This resource would be of interest to browsers as well as to students studying science and health topics. It would be a useful addition to high-school or public libraries. * Booklist *
This two-volume set offers readers a concise description of the structure and function of 11 body systems. Sections explain each system's anatomy, cellular chemistry, and organization, together with its relationship to the other body systems. Good writing makes it easy for readers to understand the various systems, and ample tables and line drawings supplement the text. . . . Recommended * Choice *

Author Bio

Julie McDowell is a science and health care journalist based in Washington, DC.