The human bodyOCOs ability to withstand environmental factors and the physical stress of daily life is just as remarkable as its ability to overcome illness and injury. The organs and mechanisms that allow the human body to function are the subjects of this informative and insightful series. Covering everything from anatomy to physiology to the possible diseases and disorders of several major regions of the human form, these books allow students to learn in detail the systems that are germane to day-to-day activity. Diagrams and illustrations complement the text and help the reader visualize the workings of major organs and structures.
What's your favorite food? Everyone has their own personal likes and dislikes when it comes to food. Explore the world of taste and digestion in this volume that follows food through the digestive system. Touching on proper nutrition as well as the functioning of this important body system, this title is relatable, readable, and dare we say it--highly digestible!
The digestive system is a group of organs responsible for the conversion of food into nutrients and energy needed by the body and well as removing feces, the solid undigested wastes of digestion.