I wonder why I blink and other questions about my body / [electronic resource] Brigid Avison.

Includes index.

In a question and answer format addresses basic physiology, such as why one has bones, why one needs food, and how the body grows.

Is my body the same as everyone else's? -- What is inside my head? -- What makes me feel things? -- How many bones do I have? -- What is my funny bone? -- What is my skin for? -- How thick is my skin? -- What are goose bumps? -- How do I move? -- Why do strong people have big muscles? -- What is a cramp? -- Why do I breathe? -- Why do I get hiccups? -- What makes me sneeze? -- What does my heart do? -- What is blood for? -- How big is my heart? -- Why do I blink? -- Why can't I see in the dark? -- Why are ears such a funny shape? -- Why do I feel dizzy when I spin around? -- What is my nose for? -- What is my tongue for? -- Why do teeth fall out? -- Where does my food go? -- Why do I go to the bathroom? -- Why does my stomach rumble? -- Why do I have to sleep? -- What is sleepwalking? -- What is a dream? -- Why do I get sick sometimes? -- What are germs? -- Why do I need shots? -- Where do I come from? -- What is my belly button?