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Take a jaw-dropping interactive head-to-toe tour of your body

"For kids interested in bodies and how they work--and who aren't ready
to dig into Grey's Anatomy--there's no better reference than this
vividly illustrated book. . . . What's especially stunning are the
diagrams--the page showing how contract and how they work together is
just terrific... A" — Entertainment Weekly

Amazing 3D images reveal all your major systems in molecular detail. Discover how the nervous system works, the intricate construction of skeleton and muscles, and how your body protects itself when you are under threat.

Put yourself under the microscope using the interactive DVD-Rom. Zoom in on a body part and see the bodies processes in action from a nerve impulse to blood surging through an artery. Journey inside and examine what can go wrong with the human machine: explore the causes and symptoms for diseases and ailments.

An unmissable in-your-body adventure. The Human Body Book is perfect for students, families and health professionals.


Click on one of the images below for an exclusive look at some video from The Human Body Book DVD-Rom. You will need Quicktime to view the videos (download here). Depending on your connection speed, the videos may take a while to download.


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Think you know the human body? Take our Human Body Book quiz and find out!

1) On average how many hours does it take for food to be fully digested?
24 - 36 hours

1 - 4 hours

12 - 24 hours

5 - 10 hours

2) What is the average number of bones in the human body?
450

206

87

310

3) Approximately How many muscles are there in a typical human body?
1500

640

260

97

4) What is the largest internal organ in the human body?
The liver

The stomach

The large intestine

The spleen

5) Which of the following is a ball-and-socket joint?
Clavicle

Wrist

Hip

Elbow

6) What specific types of cells within the circulatory system carry oxygen throughout the body?
White blood cells

Nerve cells

Platelets

Red blood cells

7) How many spinal cord nerve segments are in a human spinal cord?
31

18

48

92

8) How many chambers are in the human heart?
2

3

4

5

9) What is the master gland of the endocrine system?
Adrenal gland

Thyroid gland

Pituitary gland

Pancreas

10) What is the function of the limbic system?
Controls movements of the limbs

Regulates blood pressure

Manages and produces lymphocytes (immune cells)

Influences subconscious behavior

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