Books in Body Focus: Injury Illness and Health series

What is the difference between a muscle and a tendon? Why do bodybuilders have such big muscles? How many muscles do we have in our faces? This book explores how the muscles work and how they help our bodies function. It covers the structure of the muscle

Ballard, Carol

Contents include: The nervous system; Nerve cells; Inside a nerve; How nerve signals work; Chemical connections; Spinal cord and spinal column; Protecting the spinal chord and nerves; Around the spinal cord; Inside the spinal cord; Peripheral nerves; Nerv

Ballard, Carol

Why do our eyes move? Why do people have different-colored eyes? What is a blind spot? This book explores how the eyes see and how they help our bodies function. It covers the structure of the eyes, the different illnesses and injuries that can affect our

Contents include: Reproduction; Female reproductive organs; Female cycle; Egg cells; Female menstrual problems; Other female problems; Male reproductive organs; Sperm cells; Male problems; Reproductive infection; Reproductive health; Sperm and egg; Embryo

Contents include: The heart and circulatory system; Healthy heart; Heart structure; Heart function; Heart attack; Heart monitoring; Heart surgery; Pace makers; Faulty valves; Heart transplant; Blood vessels; Problems with arteries; Problems with veins; Bl

How big are our brains? Where is the medulla oblongata? What happens to the brain during sleep? This book explores how the brain helps our bodies function. It covers the structure of the brain, the different illnesses and injuries that can affect our brai

Contents include: Defense against what?; Health and hygiene; General defense; Inflammatory response; Phagocytosis; Lymphatic system; Specific immunity; White blood cells; Cell-mediated immunity; Antibodies and immunity; Vaccination; Monoclonal antibodies;

Explains how the body's systems function and how to stay fit and healthy. 'Case Notes' panels give answers to popular questions about the body. Attractive and clearly labelled artwork on most spreads.

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Contents include: The hormonal system; What is a hormone?; Hormones and feedback; Hormones and health; Chief hormonal gland; Anterior pituitary; Posterior pituitary; Pituitary problems; Thyroid hormones; Parathyroids; Thyroid disorders; The thymus; Hormon