| Description |
x, 327 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. From matter to man -- 2. Terms -- 3. The cardiovascular system -- 4. Diseases of the heart and blood vessels -- 5. The respiratory system -- 6. Diseases of the respiratory system -- 7. The digestive system -- 8. Diseases of the digestive system -- 9. The locomotor system -- 10. Diseases of the locomotor system -- 11. The nervous system -- 12. Diseases of the nervous system -- 13. The urinary system -- 14. Diseases of the urinary system -- 15. The endocrine system and its diseases -- 16. The female reproductive system and its diseases -- 17. The male reproductive system and its diseases -- 18. The immune system -- 19. Diseases of the immune system -- 20. Sight and hearing -- 21. The skin -- 22. Cancer |
| Summary |
This book "is written for the reader who has little or no prior knowledge of biology, medicine or the structure and function of the body. In spite of the simple, non-technical language, the book is medically and scientifically accurate and up to date." - back cover |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Human physiology.
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Anatomy.
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Diseases.
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Physiology.
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Human body.
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Physiology, Pathological.
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Human anatomy.
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Physiology.
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Disease.
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Anatomy.
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Physiology.
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Anatomy.
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Disease.
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| LC no. |
2001047433 |
| ISBN |
0443071616 paperback |
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