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About the Book
You'll find yourself saying, "That's
interesting, I didn't know that."
 The
Fascinating Body describes a new way to learn human
biology. Instead of beginning with the structure of a
cell and advancing to tissues, organs, and organ interaction,
The Fascinating Body flips
the process by asking a question concerning an everyday
experience or observation about the body, and asking why
that happens. Using this "experience-based" approach,
the reader has a reason to learn the underlying anatomy
and physiology. The book makes a fantastic lesson plan
for biology teachers!
For example, your father comes into your room at
5:00am to get you up for a fishing trip. He flips on the
lights. What's the first thing you do? You squint. Why?
It's the same lights you have on during the day or evening
and you don't squint then? And why do you have so much
trouble finding a seat when you first walk into a movie
theater? (answers in Chapter
4) Why do all animals need oxygen? Why does
the heart have two chambers instead of a single chamber
to pump blood? How does hanging kill a person? What happens
when you get an asthma attack, and why do some asthmatics
carry with them a syringe of epinephrine? What's a vitamin?
If it weren't for the possibility of developing lung cancer,
would smoking really be that bad? Why are drugs so addictive
- how do they work? Do drugs leave any long-term effects
on the brain?
Learning about the human body this way is both fun
and informative. By using plain English with clear
explanations, The Fascinating
Body has the reader racing from question to question
to discover the body's amazing functions. Every question
and answer elicits, "That's interesting, I didn't know
that." Just when experts bemoan how little science the
lay public understands, up steps The
Fascinating Body to light the way. Regardless of
what you know about the human body, you will find this
book to be a treasure trove of information. The
Fascinating Body will change the way you look at
yourself and the way you look at others. No longer will
you see just a human form. From now on, you will see the
body for what it really is, the most fascinating creation
on Earth.
Learn
All of the Fascinating Facts About the Human Body
and How it Works —
Presented
in a Unique Question and Answer Format
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The Organ Systems |
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Cardiac System |
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Hematologic System |
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Skin |
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Gastrointestinal System |
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Bones and Joints |
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Immunologic System |
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Endocrine System |
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Neurologic System |
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Eyes |
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Vascular System |
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How Doctors Make a Diagnosis |
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Ears |
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Urologic System |
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Final Thoughts for Teenagers |
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Respiratory System |
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Genital System |
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Glossary |
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The Most Current, Comprehensive and Entertaining
Book of its Kind!
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