The Handy Anatomy Answer Book

by Bobick, James; Balaban, Naomi

• ISBN13: 9781578591909
• ISBN10: 1578591902
• Edition: Illus.
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-01
• Publisher: Visible Ink Press

Summary

From basic biology and the lymphatic system to human growth and development, this comprehensive referenceorganized by systems of the bodymakes the sometimes perplexing nature of anatomy understandable through an engaging question-and-answer format. In addition to the science itself, the people and history behind anatomy are discussed. More than 1,200 questions are answered, includingDo identical twins have the same fingerprints? What are the primary sensations of taste?What is the integumentary system?andHow many bones are in the human body?

Author Biography

James Bobick is the head of the science and technology department at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Naomi Balaban is a science and reference librarian at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. They are the coauthors of The Handy Biology Answer Book and The Handy Science Answer Book. They both live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Background Facts	p. 1
History
Levels of Organization
Anatomical Terminology
Imaging Techniques
Basic Biology	p. 17
Chemistry for Biology
Biological Compounds
Cells
Tissues
Membranes
Homeostasis
Integumentary System	p. 41
Introduction
Skin Structure
Skin Function
Nails
Hair
Accessory Glands
Skeletal System	p. 59
Introduction
Bone Basics
Axial Skeleton
Appendicular Skeleton
Joints
Muscular System	p. 83
Introduction
Organization of Muscles
Muscle Structure
Muscle Function
Nervous System	p. 105
Introduction
Neuron Function
Central Nervous System
The Brain
Spinal Cord
Peripheral Nervous System: Somatic Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System
Learning and Memory
Sleep and Dreams
Sensory System	p. 141
Introduction
Smell
Taste
Hearing
Vision
Endocrine System	p. 161
Introduction
Hormones
Pituitary Gland
Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
Adrenal Glands
Pancreas
Pineal Gland
Reproductive Organs
Other Sources of Hormones
Cardiovascular System	p. 185
Introduction
Blood
The Heart
Blood Vessels
Circulation
Lymphatic System	p. 209
Introduction
Lymphatic Vessels and Organs
Nonspecific Defenses
Specific Defenses
Allergies
Respiratory System	p. 233
Introduction
Structure and Function
Respiration and Breathing
Sound Production
Digestive System	p. 251
Introduction
Upper Gastro-Intestinal Tract
Lower Gastro-Intestinal Tract
Accessory Glands
Metabolism and Nutrition
Urinary System	p. 279
Introduction
Kidneys
Accessory Organs
Urine and Its Formation
Reproductive System	p. 291
Introduction
Male Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
Sexual Response and Conception
Human Growth and Development	p. 311
Introduction
Prenatal Development-Embryonic Period
Prenatal Development-Fetal Stage
Birth and Lactation
Postnatal Development
Glossary	p. 335
Index	p. 341
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