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Details the development, structure, function and behavioural ecology of the monotremes.
The Brain Book investigates the amazingly complex and intriguing structure that is the human brain. Made up of billions of nerve cells, the brain controls our thoughts, movements, behaviour and emotions. This comprehensive book explores such diverse topics as how we sense the world, consciousness and memory, through to diseases and disorders, the ageing brain and spinal injury repair. Containing the latest medical research, The Brain Book explains in concise, clear language important health issues such as the effects of recreational drugs and medicines on the brain, strokes, tumours and the biological basis of mental illness. Hundreds of colour images, including stunning 3-D illustrations created exclusively for this book, reveal the intricate workings of the brain to show incredible details beyond what the eye can usually see.
The Human Body Identification Manual reveals the beauty and intricacy of the human body. This comprehensive visual guide explores the structure and function of all the parts that make up a human being: the bones, muscles, and skin, as well as the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems, and the fascinating workings of the internal organs and brain. The book begins with an introduction to the body systems and regions, followed by an overview of the microscopic elements, such as blood cells and DNA that make up the body. The major body systems-from the skeletal and muscular to the urinary and reproductive- are then examined in detail. Body parts and regions are shown from different angles, and cross-sectional illustrations reveal the internal structure of joints, limbs, and organs. At the heart of the book are more than 500 clear, detailed, full-color anatomical illustrations accompanied by labels and concise captions that clarify the complex workings of our bodies. By focusing on the visual, The Human Body Identification Manual allows you to access and comprehend complex anatomical information swiftly and easily.
A complete and colorfully illustrated encyclopedic guide to the human body's cells, systems, and functions. A to Z entries picture and discuss diseases and treatments in easily accessible, "non-professional" language. Contains a CD Rom for ease of reference with many special features.
Are men's and women's brains really different? Why are teenagers impulsive and rebellious? And will it soon be possible to link our brains together via the Cloud? Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, this visual guide makes the hidden workings of the human brain simple to understand. How the Brain Works begins with an introduction to the brain's anatomy, showing you how to tell your motor cortex from your mirror neurons. It moves on to function, explaining how the brain works constantly and unnoticed to regulate heartbeat and breathing, and how it collects information to produce the experiences of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. The chapters that follow cover memory and learning, consciousness and personality, and emotions and communication. There's also a guide to the brain's disorders, including physical problems, such as tumours and strokes, and psychological and functional disorders, ranging from autism to schizophrenia. Illustrated with bold graphics and step-by-step artworks, and peppered with bite-sized factoids and question-and-answer features, this is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of the human brain.
Australian marsupials represent a parallel adaptive radiation to that seen among placental mammals. This great natural experiment has produced a striking array of mammals with structural and behavioural features echoing those seen among primates, rodents, carnivores, edentates and ungulates elsewhere in the world. Many of these adaptations involve profound evolutionary changes in the nervous system, and occurred in isolation from those unfolding among placental mammals. Ashwell provides the first comprehensive review of the scientific literature on the structure and function of the nervous system of Australian marsupials. The book also includes the first comprehensive delineated atlases of brain structure in a representative diprotodont marsupial (the tammar wallaby) and a representative polyprotodont marsupial (the stripe-faced dunnart). For those interested in brain development, the book also provides the first comprehensive delineated atlas of brain development in a diprotodont marsupial (the tammar wallaby) during the critical first 4 weeks of pouch life.
In The Anatomy of Stretching, full-color illustrations demonstrate 50 common stretches and show exactly what happens in the body during each one. With more than 100 full-color anatomical illustrations and clear, concise instructions for each stretch, The Anatomy of Stretching is an ideal manual for understating anatomy and improving the effectiveness of workouts. Ideal for health and fitness trainers, students of sports science, and those hoping to start or improve their own fitness regimen, Barron’s guide includes: An introduction to the principles of stretching, including safety tips and proper techniques 50 fully-illustrated, strength-building and toning stretches for each part of the b...
Learn human anatomy while you color! The Anatomy Student’s Self-Test Coloring Book includes hundreds of anatomically accurate line illustrations to help you learn the human body. Coloring the anatomy systems helps you learn the shape and location of each body part, making it easier to visualize, retain the information. In addition to clear explanations and instructive content, it features 144 two-color pages that lie flat for easy coloring. New to this edition: Clinical points text boxes to illustrate the medical significance of the structure under study 16 new pages of text Extra-heavy paper that minimizes show-through Includes every body system and part All parts labeled with correct anatomical names The Anatomy Student's Self-Test Coloring Book is a must-have learning tool for all students and practitioners who require detailed anatomical knowledge.
The Anatomy Student's Review Workbook features detailed illustrations, clear labels and explanations, and self-test practice questions. Barron’s guide is a compact and convenient learning resource that includes: More than 1,000 quiz questions, including a mix of questions and self-assessment activities, fill-in-the-blank questions and matching statements to reasons Color and label activities with accurate anatomical illustrations to help you identify and remember locations of different body parts and systems Full-color illustrations, with body systems summaries and glossary for each body area Call-outs throughout the text that summarize simple clinical concepts related to each body system Full answers, so you can check results Whether you’re taking a class, teaching yourself, or pursuing a healthcare career, this must-have guide will help increase your knowledge of core material, reinforce your understanding of key concepts, and help you master this vital topic.