Anatomy & Physiology for Dummies

Whether you're an aspiring health-care or fitness professional or just somebody who's curious about the human body and how it works, this book offers you a fun, easy way get a handle on the basics of anatomy and physiology. In no time you'll: Understand the meanings of terms in anatomy and physiologyGet to know the body's anatomical structures--from head to toeExplore the body's systems and how they interact to keep us aliveGain insights into how the structures and systems function in sickness and healthUnderstand the human reproductive system and how it creates new life

Written in plain English and illustrated with dozens of beautiful illustrations, "Anatomy and Physiology For Dummies" covers everything from atoms to cells to organs, including: Anatomic position and the divisions of the bodyIncreasingly magnified aspects of the body, from atoms to organs to systemsThe anatomy and pathophysiology of the skeleton, muscles and skinThe anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of the nervous, endocrine and circulatory systemsThe anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the respiratory, digestive, urinary and immune systemsThe anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the reproductive systemKeeping the body healthy through good nutrition

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about your body from the inside out. Let "Anatomy and Physiology For Dummies" be your guide on a fantastic voyage through a world of countless wonders.