The endocrine system, the reproductive system, human development.

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[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: World Book's human body works Published by : World Book, (Chicago :) Physical details: 48 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. Subject(s): Endocrine glands. | Generative organs. | Human reproduction. Year : 2007 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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M.E. Callaghan Intermediate School 612.4 END Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

The life cycle -- The endocrine system -- Pituitary gland, hypothalamus, and pineal gland -- Thyroid and parathyroid glands -- Thymus gland -- Adrenal glands -- Ovaries and testicles -- Other endocrine glands -- Disorders of the endocrine system -- The reproductive system -- Female reproductive system -- The menstrual cycle -- Male reproductive system -- Disorders of the reproductive system -- A new life begins -- During pregnancy -- Birth and the newborn baby -- Heredity and genes -- Growth and change -- Puberty -- Adolescence.

"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"--Provided by publisher.