The endocrine system, the reproductive system, human development.
An introduction to the endocrine and reproductive systems of the human body, and human development in general--one of six volumes in a set titled WORLD BOOK'S HUMAN BODY WORKS. Includes illustrations, glossary, resource list, and index
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- ISBN: 9780716644316
- ISBN: 0716644312
- Physical Description 48 pages.
- Publisher Chicago, IL : World Book, 2007.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The life cycle -- The endocrine system -- The reproductive system -- Pituitary gland, hypothalamus, and pineal gland -- Thyroid and parathyroid glands -- Thymus gland -- Adrenal glands -- Ovaries and testicles -- Other endocrine tissue -- Female reproductive system -- Male reproductive system -- Puberty -- Adolescence -- The menstrual cycle -- A new life begins -- During pregnancy -- Birth and the newborn baby -- Heredity and genes -- Growth and change -- Disorders of the endocrine system -- Disorders of the reproductive system. |