Human body systems

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The muscular system

2001
Simple text, photographs, and diagrams introduce the muscular system and its purpose, parts and functions.

The muscular system

2006
Explains how the muscular system works, and discusses its role in the human body, problems that can affect the muscular system, and how to keep muscles healthy.

The circulatory system

2006
Explains how the circulatory system works, and discusses its role in the human body, problems that can affect the circulatory system, and how to stay healthy.

The nervous system

2006
Explains how the nervous system works, and discusses its role in the human body, problems that can affect the nervous system, and how to stay healthy.

The respiratory system

2006
Explains how the respiratory system works, and discusses its role in the human body, problems that can affect the respiratory system, and how to keep lungs healthy.

The endocrine system

2006
Looks at the role of glands and hormones in the human body, explains how the endocrine and circulatory systems work together, and discusses some of the things that can go wrong with the endocrine system.

The digestive system

2006
Explains how the digestive system works, and discusses its role in the human body, problems that can affect the digestive system, and how to develop healthy habits.

The skeletal system

2006
Explains why the skeletal system is important; explains how bones work, describing bones' sizes and shapes, joints, and bones' interaction with muscles; and provides guidance on keeping one's bones healthy.

The urinary system

2004
An overview of the human urinary system that covers its components and processes, its common malfunctions and diseases, tests and treatments, doctors and scientists who have made significant discoveries, and historic and contemporary research.

The skeletal system

2004
An overview of the human skeletal system that covers its components and processes, its common malfunctions and diseases, tests and treatments, doctors and scientists who have made significant discoveries, and historic and contemporary research.

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