The lives of a medical student who lost a lung while undergoing treatment at a Brazilian hospital, a private eye investigating the death of a man who seems to have been an involuntary bone marrow donor, and a scientist suffering from an incurable disease are linked by their unknown ties to an illegal transplant organ trade.
Explores the properties of one's pulse and discusses how the heart circulates blood throughout the body. Examines why one's pulse increases when one is active and includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Introduces the components of the circulatory system, including the heart, blood vessels, and blood, and explains how each works in the human body. Includes discussion of blood typing, and the importance of donating blood.
Photographs, illustrations, and text describe how the body's circulatory system works, the parts of the circulatory system, advancements in diagnosis and treatment of heart and circulation problems, and ways to keep the circulatory system healthy.
Discovers how these two systems work together to help keep us alive through a process of cellular respiration. Looks at the components of blood and the intricate processes involved. Visit a blood bank and hands-on activity.
