Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1 The body and its constituents 1 Anatomy and organisation of the body 2 Physiological chemistry and processes 3 Cells and tissues Section 2 Communication 4 The blood 5 The cardiovascular system 6 The lymphatic system 7 The nervous system 8 The special senses 9 The endocrine system Section 3 Intake of raw materials and elimination of waste 10 The respiratory system 11 Introduction to nutrition 12 The digestive system 13 The urinary system Section 4 Protection and survival 14 The skin 15 Resistance and immunity 16 The musculoskeletal system 17 Introduction to genetics 18 The reproductive systems Glossary Normal values Bibliography

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