The Concise Human Body Book: An Illustrated Guide to its Structure, Function and Disorders - Couverture souple

DK

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 140534041X ISBN 13 : 9781405340410

Editeur : DK, 2009

Synopsis

Human biology is revealed with new precision and clarity in this handy, compact guide. Incredibly detailed 3-D digital images made with new medical imaging techniques show how the body works, system by system, including digestion, defence, bones and joints, muscles, and even cells and DNA.

Put yourself under the microscope and discover how every aspect of your body functions - including how your heart beats, how you breathe, and how your body defends itself. See body processes in action including a nerve impulse and blood surging through an artery. Examine in detail the intricate construction of your bones and muscles, and the tissues, organs, and systems that together make the body work. Journey inside and examine what can go wrong, as you explore the causes and symptoms of dozens of diseases and disorders.

This book is perfect for anyone curious to learn how the body works, but the quality of images and level of detail make this book an invaluable study resource for students of human biology, human anatomy, and human physiology.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Take a jaw-dropping interactive top-to-toe tour of your body with this compact guideTake a head-to-toe tour of the human body, amazing 3D images reveal all your major systems in molecular detail. Discover how the nervous system works, the intricate construction of skeleton and muscles, and how your body protects itself when you are under threat.Put yourself under the microscope and learn about the bodies processes, from a nerve impulse to blood surging through an artery. Journey inside and examine what can go wrong with the human machine: explore the causes and symptoms for diseases and ailments. An unmissable in-your-body adventure, perfect for students, families and health professionals.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: DK
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 140534041X
• ISBN 13: 9781405340410
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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