Includes bibliographical references and index

The human body / Katrin Moskowitz -- Genetics / Katrin Moskowitz -- Chemical organization / Katrin Moskowitz -- Integumentary system / Katrin Moskowitz -- Musculoskeletal system / Katrin Moskowitz -- Neurosensory system / Kay L. Luft -- Endocrine system / Kathryn Dinh -- Cardiovascular system / Melanie N. DeGonzague -- Hematologic system / Deborah Skoruppa -- Immune system / Tracy Taylor -- Respiratory system / Melanie N. DeGonzague -- Gastrointestinal system / Kay L. Luft -- Nutrition and metabolism / Shelba Durston -- Urinary system / Stefanie Nelson Tyler -- Fluids, electrolytes, acids, and bases / Shelba Durston -- Reproductive system / Stefanie Nelson Tyler -- Reproduction and lactation / Kathryn Dinh

Using humor and friendly guidance, this text gives you the pure-and-simple clarity you need to understand the basic structure and functions of all major body systems, while also guiding you through genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and more