The human body
2013
eBook
Abstract: The Visual Guides series answers the most important questions on topics that fascinate everyone through a series of videos and animations: weather, the human body, the Earth, the universe and plants. It provides images of natural phenomena and explanations of fundamental concepts, and features the very latest discoveries in these areas.
Main title:
The human body / [illustrations editor, Marc Lalumière ; writers, Stéphane Batigne, Joseé Bourbonnière, Nathalie Fredette ; translation, Kathe Roth].
Author:
Lalumière, Marc, editorBatigne, Stéphane, authorBourbonnière, Joseé, authorFredette, Nathalie, authorRoth, Kathe, translatorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Work:
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition].
Imprint:
[Montreal, Quebec] : QA International, 2007.Boston, Massachusetts[Montreal, Quebec] : Credo Reference, 2013.
Collation:
1 online resource : (54 videos) ; digital files.
Series title:
Variant title:
Cover title: Understanding the human body.
Notes:
Title from title screen (viewed 26 October 2013).
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 1 online resource : colored illustrations
Contents:
THE BODY'S BUILDING BLOCKS. The human cell -- Chromosomes and DNA -- Cellular activity -- Body tissues -- THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE BODY. The skin -- Bone structure -- Bone growth -- The skeleton -- The head -- The spine -- The hand and the foot -- The joints -- The muscles -- Muscle tissue --THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. The nerves -- The central nervous system -- The cerebrum -- The neurons -- The motor function of the nervous system --THE FIVE SENSES. Touch -- Sight -- Hearing -- Balance -- Taste -- Smell --BLOOD CIRCULATION. Blood -- The cardiovascular system -- The blood vessels -- The heart -- The lymphatic system -- Immunity -- The endocrine system -- The urinary system --RESPIRATION AND NUTRITION. Respiration -- Speech -- The digestive system -- The teeth -- The stomach -- The intestines -- The liver, pancreas, and gallbladder --REPRODUCTION. The male genital organs -- The female genital organs -- Fertilization -- The life of the embryo -- Maternity.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781784021146 (electronic version)2764408927 (electronic book)9782764408926 (electronic book)
Dewey class:
612
LC class:
QP34.5
Language:
EnglishFrench
BRN:
502295
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