| Description |
xx, 217 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates: illustrations (some color), portraits (some color) ; 27 cm. |
| Series |
Human body systems (Westport, Conn.) |
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Human body systems (Westport, Conn.)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [205]-210) and index. |
| Contents |
The human circulatory system : a living river -- The blood : a vital mixture -- Blood vessels : the transportation system within -- The blood circuit -- The heart : a living pump -- From fetus to birth -- Blood-demanding organs and circulation-related systems -- The path toward understanding : ancient philosophers to the twentieth century -- The path toward understanding : the twentieth century -- Cardiovascular disorders and diseases -- Lifestyle choices for cardiovascular health. |
| Subject |
Cardiovascular system.
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| ISBN |
0313324018 alkaline paper |
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0313331197 set. |
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