The Manga Guide to Physiology (Manga Guides)

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 body. Praise for The Manga Guide Series Contents Preface Prologue: What Do You Mean I Have to Take Physiology 101? Chapter 1: The Circulatory System The Electrical Conduction System of the Heart Heart Movements and Waveforms Even More About the Circulatory System! Electrical Activity in the Heart How an Electrocardiogram Works How the Nervous System Affects the Circulatory System The Coronary Arteries Blood Circulation Blood Pressure Measuring Blood Pressure The Lymphatic System Chapter 2: The Respiratory System Respiration's Job How Ventilation Works Controlling Respiration Even More About the Respiratory System! External and Internal Respiration Partial Pressures of Gases in the Blood Acidosis and Alkalosis How the Lungs Work Chapter 3: The Digestive System The Alimentary Canal The Esophagus and the Stomach The Duodenum and the Pancreas The Small and Large Intestines The Three Major Nutrients Even More About the Digestive System! The Digestive System in Action ATP and the Citric Acid Cycle Digestive Fluids and Digestive Enzymes The Liver’s Role in Metabolism and Digestion Chapter 4: The Kidneys and the Renal System Filtering the Blood Reabsorbing Water and Nutrients Disposing of Urine Even More About the Kidneys! Urine and Homeostasis in the Body The Process of Urination Monitoring Blood in the Kidneys When the Kidneys Stop Working Chapter 5: Body Fluids Humans Are 60 Percent Water Osmotic Pressure Even More about Body Fluids and the Blood! Keeping Hydrated What’s in Blood? Chapter 6: The Brain and Nervous System Neurons The Nervous System Even More About the Nervous System! Parts of the Brain Structure of the Brain Brain Injuries The Spinal Cord Pathways Through the Body Cranial and Spinal Nerves The Autonomic Nervous System Chapter 7: The Sensory Nervous System Types of Sensations Thresholds and Sensory Adaption Even More About the Sensory Nervous System! Sight and the Eye Hearing and the Ear Balance and the Inner Ear Smell and the Nose Taste and the Tongue Chapter 8: The Musculoskeletal System Muscle Fibers Joints Even More About Muscles and Bones! Regulating Body Temperature Bones and Bone Metabolism Chapter 9: Cells, Genes, and Reproduction Basic Structure of the Cell Genes and DNA Even More About Cells, Genes, and Reproduction! Cell Division Sexual Reproduction Chapter 10: The Endocrine System What Is the Endocrine System? Balancing Hormone Levels Even More About the Endocrine System! The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland The Thyroid and Parathyroid Adrenal Glands The Pancreas Sex Hormones Epilogue: The Finish Line Afterword: Creating This Book Index About the Author Production Team for the Japanese Edition How This Book Was Made More Manga Guides "A guide to human physiology that combines Japanese-style manga cartoons with educational content. Topics include the circulatory system, respiratory organs, digestive system, and the brain and nervous system, as well as concepts like genes, reproduction, and the endocrine system"-- Provided by publisher