-
Amphibians
-
Animals
-
LET'S EXPLORE The animal kingdom
-
Birds
-
Domestic animals
-
Ecosystems
-
Fish
-
Human body
- Blood
- Body chemistry
- Brain
- Breathing
- Cells
- Digestion
- Ear
- Eye
- Genes and DNA
- Growth and development
- Heart
- Human body
-
Human body A-Z
- Kidneys
- Liver
- Muscles
- Nervous system
- Nose
- Nutrients
- Reproduction
- Skeleton
- Skin, hair and nails
- Teeth
- Why do we cry when we feel sad?
- Why do our ears pop when we fly in a plane?
- Why do we breathe faster when we run?
- Why do you feel dizzy when you spin around?
- Why do we have hiccups?
-
LET'S EXPLORE The human body
-
Insects
-
Land invertebrates
-
LET'S EXPLORE Mini-beasts
-
Life
-
Mammals
-
Marine invertebrates
-
Micro-organisms
-
Ocean life
-
Plants
-
Reptiles
-
LET'S EXPLORE The living world
Human body
CITE
We have made every effort to follow citation style rules, but there may be some minor differences. If in doubt, please refer to the appropriate citation style manual.
Human body A-Z. (2014). In Q-files Encyclopedia, Life, Human body. Retrieved from
https://www.q-files.com/life/human-body/human-body-a-z/
"Human body A-Z." Life, Human body, Q-files Encyclopedia, 22 Jan. 2014.
https://www.q-files.com/life/human-body/human-body-a-z/.
Accessed 22 Oct. 2019.
Human body A-Z 2014. Life, Human body. Retrieved 22 October 2019, from
https://www.q-files.com/life/human-body/human-body-a-z/
Life, Human body, s.v. "Human body A-Z," accessed October 22, 2019.
https://www.q-files.com/life/human-body/human-body-a-z/
Human body A-Z
Adrenal glands A pair of endocrine glands that produce hormones in response to stress, including adrenaline, which makes the heart beat faster, preparing the body for action.
Allergy An abnormal reaction of the immune system to a harmless substance. During an allergic reaction, the body attacks a harmless substance as through it were a pathogen.
© 2019 Q-files Ltd. All rights reserved. Switch to Mobile