Includes bibliographical references and index.

Organisation of the Body -- The Skin, Hair and Nails -- The Skeletal System -- The Muscular System -- The Nervous System -- The Endocrine System -- The Respiratory System -- The Cardiovascular System -- The Lymphatic and Immune System -- The Digestive System -- The Urinary System -- The Reproductive System.

"A basic overview and study guide of the anatomy and function of the body's organization, from cells to tissue and organs; the skin, hair and nails; the musculoskeletal system; the nervous system; the endocrine system; the respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, and digestive systems; and the reproductive system. Each chapter details how the specific bodily system is organized, the specific physiology of that system, common pathologies found within the system and red flags to look out for (with visual aids to help students identify these red flags in practice). The chapters conclude with study outlines, revisions, and multiple-choice quizzes to scaffold knowledge"-- Provided by publisher.