nervous system

Explores the foundations of human biology: structure, genetics, and diseases.

"The human brain is a natural wonder--the command center that, through a network of nerves, runs every other system in our bodies. Did you know that there are 100,000,000,000 neurons in your brain? Or that your funny bone is actually a nerve in the elbow, not a bone? Learn all this and more in [this book]"--Provided by publisher.

Your body can do all sorts of amazing things, and your brain is in control of it all! Get to know your brain, nerves, senses, and much more, in this fantastic introduction to the human body.

"How is the nervous system like a super computer? What connects your brain to the rest of your body? Find out in this . . . [book]. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension"--Provided by publisher.

"The control and command center of the whole body, we wouldn't be able to breathe, have a heartbeat, avoid danger, or sleep without the nervous system. Find out what illnesses affect the nervous system and how medical research has advanced our knowledge . . . illustrations help readers visualize the nervous system at work"--Provided by publisher.

Contains approximately two hundred alphabetized full-length articles on neurological disorders and drugs and treatments for neurological disorders, and includes further reading lists. This volume covers M-Z and includes a glossary and index.

"A central control system keeps every part of the body running. This title explores key parts of this control system, such as the brain and spinal cord, and how they help the body function"--Provided by publisher.

Shows how the human brain and the rest of the nervous system work together.

The nervous system carries messages from the brain to all the parts of the human body-- all faster than you can blink!.

"Discover more about how this system works and read amazing facts about the brain and nervous system"--Provided by publisher.