physiology

Cells are the building blocks of life and diversify in amazing ways to create every form of living thing. This authoritative guide covers the basics of what a cell is and how cells reproduce and change in order to form different life forms and perform specialized functions. It also covers how scientists have learned to manipulate and regenerate cells, leading to advances in medicine. The controversy surrounding cloning technology is discussed, as is the exciting future of cytology and cell biology. The most likely future frontiers of innovation and discovery are outlined in enthralling detail.

"Explains the inner workings of some of the body's major organs and systems. Readers can perform fun easy experiments that will help them measure their own lung volume or understand why the brain can decipher ltteers in the wrnog oredr in a wrod. Entertaining illustrations and explanatory diagrams give details that help reveal what really makes the body work."--Provided by publisher.

"Smell, sight, sound, touch, and taste . . . these are our senses. They help us understand the world around us. But what about animals? Do cats taste ice cream? Can fish hear sounds underwater? Which animal smells with its tongue? Learn more about how animals sense the world around them"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the different types of sense animals use fr find prey or stay safe from predators.

Answers several questions on the processes shared by most living things, including reproduction, cellular respiration, and several others, and presents instructions for three demonstrations.

Presents a study guide and reference for anatomy and physiology. Includes coverage of all major body systems and processes, reviews, practice questions, close-up looks at anatomic structures, explanations of connections between body systems and structures, games, study cards, and full-color illustrations.

Provides facts and fibs about the human body, including if adults have more bones than babies, can the brain make enough electricity to power a light bulb, and are humans and apes similar.

Offers answers to questions children may have about why people burp and how digestion works.

A close-up look at the body's largest organ.

Simple text and photographs describe what happens in the body that makes us sneeze.