Author(s): Facts on File
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 112
Tags: Биологические дисциплины;Научно-популярное в биологии;Популярная анатомия;Энциклопедии
Content: Blood system --
Heart --
Circulation --
Blood --
Lymphatic system --
Immunity and defense. Introduction: About this book --
Digestive system: Introduction --
Digestive organs --
Digestion key words and facts --
Food's journey --
How digestion works --
Movement of food --
Alimentary canal wall --
Waste removal --
Nutrients & diet: Introduction --
Calories and diets --
Eating problems --
Reducing weight --
Malnutrition and special diets --
Digestive disorders --
Mouth & gullet: Introduction --
The tongue --
The teeth --
Dental hygiene --
Salivary glands --
Pharynx and esophagus --
Swallowing --
Upper diestive tract disorders --
Stomach & gut: Introduction --
Stomach structure --
How the stomach works --
Stomach juices --
Small intestine structure --
Small intestine function --
Small intestine absorption --
Appendix and membranes --
Large intestine --
Rectum and anus --
Lower digestive tract disorders 1 --
Lower digestive tract disorders 2 --
Liver & pancreas: Introduction --
Liver structure --
Liver function --
Gallbladder and bile --
Pancreas --
Pancreatic juices --
Liver disorders --
Pancreas and gallbladder disorders --
Urinary system: Introduction --
Kidney structure --
Nephrons --
Urine and urine flow --
Bladder and urethra --
Urinary disorders --
Glossary --
Web sites to visit --
Index.
