The manga guide to physiology
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The manga guide to physiology
（The manga guide series）
Ohmsha , No Starch Press, c2016
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Manga de wakaru kisoseirigaku
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Includes index
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Description
Student nurse Kumiko has just flunked her physiology exam and has one last shot at passing her makeup test. Lucky for her, newbie health science professor Kaisei needs a guinea pig for his physiology lectures. Join Kumiko in The Manga Guide to Physiology as she examines the inner workings of the body while training hard for the campus marathon. You ll learn all about: How the digestive system and the Citric Acid Cycle break food down into nutrients and energy How the body regulates temperature and vital fluids The body s powerful cell defense system, led by helper T cells and enforced by macrophages The architecture of the central nervous system The kidneys many talents: blood filtration, homeostasis, and energy production You ll also gain insight into medical procedures like electrocardiograms, blood pressure tests, spirograms, and more. Whether you re cramming for a test like Kumiko or just want a refresher, The Manga Guide to Physiology is your fun, cartoon guide to the human
Table of Contents
Prologue
Chapter 1: The Circulatory System
Chapter 2: The Respiratory System
Chapter 3: The Digestive System
Chapter 4: The Kidneys and the Renal System
Chapter 5: Body Fluids and Blood
Chapter 6: The Brain and the Nervous System
Chapter 7: The Sensory Nervous System
Chapter 8: The Musculo-Skeletal System
Chapter 9: Cells, Genes, and Reproduction
Chapter 10: The Endocrine System
Epilogue
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