The Human Body: Understanding Our Organism and Its Functioning
A comprehensive illustrated guide exploring the fundamental structure and functioning of the human body. This educational reference covers the complete anatomy and physiology from cellular level to organ systems. The book begins with the basic building blocks of life, examining approximately 60 trillion cells that compose the human organism, their structure, genetic information through chromosomes and DNA, and cellular activities. It progresses through the body's architecture including the skeletal system, muscles, joints, and skin. The guide then explores all major systems: the nervous system with detailed coverage of neurons and the brain, the five senses including vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch, the circulatory and lymphatic systems, respiration and nutrition through the digestive system, the endocrine system, the urinary system, and finally human reproduction with embryonic development and maternity. Each section features detailed anatomical illustrations, cross-sections, and explanations of how organs and systems work together. Produced by QA International and published by Québec Amérique, this work was developed with consultation from multiple medical experts and specialists, making it an authoritative resource for understanding human biology and physiology.
Table of Contents:
- The matter of the body .... 6
- The human cell .... 8
- Chromosomes and DNA .... 10
- Cellular activity .... 12
- Body tissues .... 14
- The architecture of the body .... 16
- The skin .... 18
- Bone structure .... 20
- Bone growth .... 22
- The human skeleton .... 24
- Types of bones .... 26
- The head .... 27
- The spinal column .... 28
- The hand and foot .... 30
- Joints .... 32
- Skeletal muscles .... 34
- Muscle tissue .... 36
- Muscles of the head .... 38
- Action of skeletal muscles .... 40
- Hand movements .... 41
- The nervous system .... 42
- Neurons .... 44
- The central nervous system .... 46
- The encephalon .... 48
- The brain .... 50
- The peripheral nervous system .... 52
- Motor functions of the nervous system .... 54
- The five senses .... 56
- Touch .... 58
- The eye .... 60
- Vision .... 62
- Organs of hearing .... 64
- Sound perception .... 66
- Balance .... 67
- Taste .... 68
- Taste receptors .... 70
- Smell .... 72
- Blood circulation .... 74
- Blood .... 76
- The cardiovascular system .... 78
- Arteries and veins .... 80
- The heart .... 82
- The cardiac cycle .... 84
- The lymphatic system .... 86
- Immunity .... 88
- The endocrine system .... 90
- The hypothalamus and pituitary gland .... 92
- The urinary system .... 94
- Respiration and nutrition .... 96
- The respiratory system .... 98
- Respiration .... 100
- Speech .... 102
- The digestive system .... 104
- Teeth .... 106
- The stomach .... 108
- The intestines .... 109
- The liver, pancreas and gallbladder .... 110
- Reproduction .... 112
- Male reproductive organs .... 114
- Female reproductive organs .... 116
- Fertilization .... 118
- Embryonic life .... 120
- Maternity .... 122
- Glossary .... 124
- Index .... 126
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