Through the Human Body

by Harris, Nicholas; Montgomery, Lee; Wilkinson, Mark; Fornari, Giuliano; Hincks, Gary; Woodward, Debra

• ISBN13: 9780872266025
• ISBN10: 0872266028
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-02-09
• Publisher: MCG

Summary

This fantastic book takes young readers on an adventure through the wonders and mysteries of the human body. It is filled with the knowledge of experts in their fields, and it is designed for easy reference. This beautifully illustrated book are a wonderful addition to any home or school library.

Table of Contents

The Human Body	6	(2)
Digestive, circulatory, nervous, and respiratory systems
Cells
Skeleton, muscles, and skin
Mouth	8	(2)
First stage in digestion
Saliva
Teeth
Tongue and taste buds
Uvula
Esophagus	10	(2)
The process of swallowing
Epiglottis
Peristalsis
Stomach	12	(2)
Acids and enzymes
Churning action of the stomach
Stomach wall
Intestines	14	(2)
Villi and the absorption of nutrients
Small and large intestines
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals
Blood	16	(2)
Red and white blood cells
Marrow and the production of new blood cells
Arteries and veins
Capillaries
Liver	18	(2)
Making new substances from nutrients
Disposal of excess nutrients and impurities from blood
Bile
Lobules
Heart	20	(2)
Pumping blood around the body
Valves and chambers
Lungs	22	(2)
Taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide
Bronchus and bronchioles
Alveoli
Voice box
How we breathe
Kidneys	24	(2)
Cleansing the blood
Nephrons
Bladder
Brain	26	(2)
The body's control centre
Nerves and nerve signals
Cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem
Functions of the brain
Eye	28	(2)
Retina
Optic nerve
Cornea and lens
Iris
Eye muscles
Glossary	30	(1)
Index	31