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Student nurse Kumiko has just flunked her physiology exam and has one last shot at passing her makeup test. Lucky for her, newbie health science professor Kaisei needs a guinea pig for his physiology lectures. <br><br> Join Kumiko in The Manga Guide to Physiology as she examines the inner workings of the body while training hard for the campus marathon. You’ll learn all about: <br><br> How the digestive system and the Citric Acid Cycle break food down into nutrients and energy<br> How the body regulates temperature and vital fluids<br> The body’s powerful cell defense system, led by helper T cells and enforced by macrophages<br> The architecture of the central nervous system<br> The kidneys’ many talents: blood filtration, homeostasis, and energy production<br> You’ll also gain insight into medical procedures like electrocardiograms, blood pressure tests, spirograms, and more.<br> <br> Whether you’re cramming for a test like Kumiko or just want a refresher, The Manga Guide to Physiology is your fun, cartoon guide to the human body. <br><br> (Source: No Starch Press)