Overview
This concise text focuses on the organ systems that comprise and control our bodies. It is written for those who want to learn more about the body's physiological systems and how they operate, and about what happens when things go wrong. This is the ideal companion to your general biology course.
Synopsis
Designed to be accessible to readers without a background in science, this extremely concise volume discusses the very basics of human anatomy and physiology. It focuses on organ systems—how they work, and what goes wrong—but also relates human biology to global ecosystems and environmental issues. Color illustrations appear throughout, representing anatomical structures and diagramming biological processes. Chiras teaches at the University of Denver. There is no index. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR