Examines what makes the heart work, how red blood cells carry oxygen and white blood cells protect the body, the different types of cells in the heart, and how the blood and lymphatic system protects against infection, as well as other important things about the heart.
"Describes the circulatory and respiratory systems in simple language and tells how the heart and lungs deliver blood and oxygen to the body"--Provided by publisher.
Provides an overview of the physiology and circulation of blood, describing how different systems and organs work together to transport blood throughout the body, what role the blood plays, and what diseases can impact blood.
An exploration of the circulatory system that covers human heart transplant, the composition of blood, oxygen transport, anatomy, control of blood pressure and distribution, and responses to hemorrhage and exercise.