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Book SynopsisDid you know that the human body is probably the most complicated organism in the universe? Here you will find an overview of all of all our major body networks, from the skeleton, muscles and skin to the cardiovascular, nervous and immune systems. You will also discover a huge number of amazing facts about how our bodies work, alongside simple explanations of scientific breakthroughs and the future of medicine. But we also shine a light on the human and social side of physical being, explaining for example that all the people alive today belong to a single species with DNA that is 99.9% the same and that being physically or mentally different is all a part of being human. The Atlas is peppered with unexpected and whacky info such as that the human nose can distinguish a trillion different scents, that laughing is good for your heart because it reduces stress and that no matter how you try you will never be able to lick your elbow!
Table of Contents6-7 THE HUMAN BODY Introduction 8-9 AMAZING CELLS The building blocks 10-11 DNA AND GEBES Genetics 12-13 WHY BONES MATTER The skeletal system 14-15 MIGHTY MUSCLES The muscular system 16-17 THE WRAPPER Skin, hair & nails 18-19 HEAD OFFICE The brain & spinal cord 20-21 SOUND AND VISION Ears, eyes & balance 22-23 SENSATIONAL! Touch, taste & smell 24-25 THE BEATING HEART The cardiovascular system 26-27 BRILLIANT BLOOD All about blood 28-29 THE BREATH OF LIFE Lungs & the respiratory system 30-31 WHERE FOOD GOES The digestive system 32-33 THE WATERWORKS The urinary system 34-35 THE DEFENDERS The immune system 36-37 HORMONES The endocrine system 38-39 THE NEXT GENERATION The reproductive system 40-41 LIFE STAGES Cycles of life 42-43 STAYING HEALTHY Taking care of yourself 44-45 BEING DIFFERENT Impairments 46-47 THE FUTURE Medical breakthroughs 48 INDEX
