Science of the Body: Human Anatomy and Physiology
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Human anatomy is the study of the biological systems of the body, which consist of organs, tissues,... read more»
The Cardiovascular System
The cardiovascular system is comprised of the heart, blood, and blood vessels. Sounds simple enough. But, in fact, it’s one of the most important systems of the body. Visit the findingDulcinea Cardiovascular System Web Guide for Web sites you’ll find useful regardless of your level of knowledge.
The Circulatory System
The circulatory system includes the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph... read more»
The Digestive System
The digestive system comprises a system of organs that takes in food, digests it to extract energy... read more»
The Endocrine System
The endocrine system is comprised of many small organs that are responsible for the release of... read more»
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
The lymphatic system, which includes lymph nodes, ducts, capillaries, vessels, and tissues, is... read more»
The Integumentary System
The integumentary system is the external covering of the body, including skin, hair, nails, sweat... read more»
The Muscular and Skeletal Systems
The muscular system, which includes skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles, is controlled by the... read more»
The Nervous System
The human nervous system the control center of the body, monitoring conditions within and outside... read more»
The Reproductive System
The reproductive system includes the organs that work together for the purpose of reproduction. The... read more»
The Respiratory System
The respiratory system consists of the airways, the lungs, and the respiratory muscles that mediate... read more»
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