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DK Science: Digestive System

PARTS OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM MOUTH STOMACH INTESTINES FIND OUT MORE The job of the digestive system is to break down the food we eat into smaller units called nutrients. The nutrients are…

DK Science: Nervous System

PARTS OF THE SYSTEM NEURONS PARTS OF THE BRAIN NERVES CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM REFLEXES FIND OUT MORE The nervous system is the body’s main control system. It is made up of the CENTRAL…

Anatomy and
Physiology: Running Along the Tract

Running Along the TractAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Digestive SystemStops Along the WayIt's a Long Way DownJack-of-All-TradesRunning Along the TractPancreatic Panacea?What We Do with Our Food Oh,…

Anatomy and
Physiology: Thyroid

ThyroidAnatomy and PhysiologyHormonesFeedback: Not Just for GuitarsHow Hormones WorkHypothalamus: The Head HonchoPituitary: The First LieutenantThyroidKidneys: Not Just for Urine!Pancreas and…

Fungal Infections: Types of Infection

Types of InfectionFungal InfectionsIntroductionTypes of InfectionFungal Infections of the SkinFighting Fungus Antigen Alert It is often difficult to diagnose systemic fungal infections. Many times…

DK Nature: Birds

HOW ARE BIRDS’ BODIES DESIGNED FOR FLIGHT? HOW DO FEATHERS HELP BIRDS FLY? CAN ALL BIRDS FLY? WHAT DO BIRDS EAT? FOOT SHAPESBIRD CLASSIFICATIONNESTSMIGRATIONFIND OUT MOREBirds have wings covered…

Anthrax FAQs

Anthrax FAQs Handling mail; learning the facts Source: CDC and USPS   Related Links Encyclopedia: Anthrax Occupational Diseases Biological Warfare Blackleg DoD…

Anatomy and
Physiology: Jack-of-All-Trades

Jack-of-All-TradesAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Digestive SystemStops Along the WayIt's a Long Way DownJack-of-All-TradesRunning Along the TractPancreatic Panacea?What We Do with Our Food The next…

Anatomy and
Physiology: Now I Know My WBCs

Now I Know My WBCsAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Circulatory SystemCells, Bells!Blood Types and GeneticsNow I Know My WBCs Although there are many types of white blood cells (see Figure 10.4), they…