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  • The Endocrine System

    by Kara Rogers ...
    Series series The Human Body II
    The endocrine system, comprised of a number of hormone-secreting glands, is vital to the functioning of the human body. In addition to its role in reproductive activity, the endocrine system regulates tissue growth, responses to injury and stress, and helps maintain necessary levels of chemicals throughout the body. This detailed volume carefully examines the major glands of the endocrine system ... Read more

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  • Skin and Connective Tissue

    by Kara Rogers ...
    Series series The Human Body II
    Even a quick look at the surface of human skin reveals its many complexities. Much more than a simple shell for the human body, the skin helps protect internal organs and, working in conjunction with connective tissue, allows the human body to function as a unit. This comprehensive volume examines the components of the human integumentary system, as well as the various diseases and disorders to ... Read more

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  • Substance Use and Abuse

    by Kara Rogers ...
    Series series Health and Disease in Society
    Consumed for a wide range of reasons, substances that alter a person’s mood and mind are widespread in most societies. Although many such substances initially had been valued for their medicinal properties, their usage can have health-endangering consequences, including habit formation. The misuse or abuse of legal and illicit drugs and alcohol engender numerous public health concerns over time. ... Read more

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  • The Reproductive System

    by Kara Rogers ...
    Series series The Human Body
    Although much is now known about the biology of reproduction, a great deal remains to be discovered about the diseases and disorders that can damage the reproductive system. Ethical concerns surrounding the issues of birth control and abortion have also provoked much discussion in recent times. This comprehensive narrative details both the biological process of procreation and the often divisive ... Read more

    $42.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Chemical Reactions of Life

    From Metabolism to Photosynthesis

    by Kara Rogers ...
    Series series Biochemistry, Cells, and Life
    The development and evolution of all species can, in many ways, be traced to a few biochemical reactions that facilitate metabolic and/or photosynthetic changes in each life form. Indeed, advances in the field of biochemistry have intimately depended on the study of these processes and the way basic molecules fragment and synthesize to produce elements vital to the survival of each organism. This ... Read more

    $37.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Components of Life

    From Nucleic Acids to Carbohydrates

    by Kara Rogers ...
    Series series Biochemistry, Cells, and Life
    The building blocks of all life—human and otherwise—are basic chemical molecules common to all organisms that simultaneously unite all species and set them apart. Together, nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates determine our genetic makeup, power our movements, and generally enable some of the most vital and complex chemical reactions of the body. This volume examines the ... Read more

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  • The Digestive System

    by Kara Rogers ...
    Series series The Human Body
    The satisfaction derived from savoring a steak or indulging in an ice cream sundae is only one aspect of a larger process that occurs in the human digestive system. From the moment food enters our mouths until long after we have finished a meal, the body engages in an extensive routine designed to retain nutrients and discard waste. This comprehensive book examines all the vital components ... Read more

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  • Fungi, Algae, and Protists

    by Kara Rogers ...
    Series series Biochemistry, Cells, and Life
    Fungi, protists, and algae are among the most diverse life forms on the planet. Tiny protists range from plants to animals. Algae range from single celled plants to 60-foot-long kelp. Fungi occupy a kingdom of their own. Although their place in nature—neither truly plants or animals—may make them seem strange, they are actually quite familiar to us for their use in various foods, medicines, and ... Read more

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  • Infectious Diseases

    by Kara Rogers ...
    Series series Health and Disease in Society
    Outbreaks of infectious disease pose some of the greatest public health risks to humans across the globe. Although an increasing number of preventative measures and cures are available against a number of these threats, many are still untreatable or have no remedy. However, the human response to these diseases has matured as increasing awareness and new scientific research emerges. This volume ... Read more

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  • Bone and Muscle

    Structure, Force, and Motion

    by Kara Rogers ...
    Series series The Human Body
    The seeming simplicity of day-to-day movement can belie the complexity of the structures that facilitate motion. More than just a framework around which the body develops, the human skeleton has evolved over time to allow humans to walk and stand upright. Muscles likewise perform a range of functions, without which the body could not manage. This comprehensive book details the anatomy and ... Read more

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  • The Eye: The Physiology of Human Perception

    by Kara Rogers ...
    Series series The Human Body
    The human eye has been the subject of endless fascination. Indeed, the very nature of sensory perception is shaped by the visual cues the brain receives, thus rendering the eye one of the most crucial elements in our comprehension of the world. The structures and functions of the eye are examined in this exhaustive volume that describes how we are able to process what we observe and react ... Read more

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  • Out of Nature

    Why Drugs from Plants Matter to the Future of Humanity

    by Kara Rogers ...
    About half of all species under threat of extinction in the world today are plants. The loss of plant biodiversity is disturbing for many reasons, but especially because it is a reflection of the growing disconnect between humans and nature. Plants have been used for millennia in traditional systems of healing and have held a significant place in drug development for Western medicine as well. ... Read more

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