Hormones

How do hormones control our "body clocks"?

How can our hormones help us control stress?

Where in the body is the hypothalamus gland?

Investigate the miracles of the human body with Body Focus. Each book provides an in-depth focus on a vital body part or system, the way it works, and why it occasionally goes wrong. The series also emphasizes the importance of exercise and a healthy lifestyle to keep our bodies in working order.

Hormones explores the functions and structure of different glands and hormones, and how the endocrine system sends chemical messengers around our bodies. It explains the different illnesses and factors that can affect our hormones, from diabetes to drug abuse, and outlines ways that we can keep our hormonal systems healthy.

Each book in the series includes:

information Panels that focus on areas of study, health issues, and cutting-edge technology and treatments

a table that summarizes information about illnesses or injuries, and how they can be prevented or treated