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9780073101767

Human Biology

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    9780073101767

  • ISBN10:

    0073101761

  • Edition: 9th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2005-06-09
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
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Summary

This market leading human biology text emphasizes the relationships of humans to other living things. Human Biology remains user friendly; relevancy and pedagogy are among its strengths. In this edition, as in previous editions, each chapter presents the topic clearly and distinctly so that students will feel capable of achieving an adult level of understanding. Detailed, high-level scientific data and terminology are not included because Dr. Mader believes that true knowledge consists of working concepts rather than technical facility.

Table of Contents

Readings vii
Preface viii
Guided Tour xv
A Human Perspective
1(12)
Biologically Speaking
2(4)
The Process of Science
6(3)
Science and Social Responsibility
9(4)
PART I Human Organization
13(64)
Chemistry of Life
13(22)
Basic Chemistry
14(4)
Water and Living Things
18(4)
Molecules of Life
22(1)
Carbohydrates
22(2)
Lipids
24(2)
Proteins
26(3)
Nucleic Acids
29(6)
Cell Structure and Function
35(20)
What Is a Cell?
36(2)
Cellular Organization
38(10)
Cellular Metabolism
48(7)
Organization and Regulation of Body Systems
55(22)
Types of Tissues
56(8)
Integumentary System
64(2)
Organ Systems
66(4)
Homeostasis
70(7)
PART II Maintenance of the Human Body
77(100)
Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels
77(20)
Overview of the Cardiovascular System
78(1)
The Blood Vessels
79(1)
The Heart
80(4)
Features of the Cardiovascular System
84(2)
The Cardiovascular Pathways
86(2)
Cardiovascular Disorders
88(4)
The Lymphatic System Helps the Cardiovascular System
92(5)
Cardiovascular System: Blood
97(18)
Blood: An Overview
99(1)
Composition of Blood
99(5)
Blood Clotting
104(2)
Blood Typing
106(2)
Capillary Exchange
108(2)
Homeostasis
110(5)
Digestive System and Nutrition
115(26)
The Digestive Tract
116(8)
Three Accessory Organs
124(2)
Digestive Enzymes
126(2)
Nutrition
128(13)
Respiratory System
141(18)
The Respiratory System
142(4)
Mechanism of Breathing
146(4)
Gas Exchanges in the Body
150(2)
Respiration and Health
152(7)
Urinary System and Excretion
159(18)
Urinary System
160(3)
Kidney Structure
163(4)
Urine Formation
167(1)
Regulatory Functions of the Kidneys
168(3)
Problems with Kidney Function
171(1)
Homeostasis
172(5)
PART III Movement and Support in Humans
177(40)
Skeletal System
177(20)
Tissues of the Skeletal System
178(2)
Bone Growth, Remodeling, and Repair
180(5)
Bones of the Skeleton
185(7)
Articulations
192(5)
Muscular System
197(20)
Types and Functions of Muscles
198(4)
Mechanism of Skeletal Muscle Fiber Contraction
202(4)
Whole Muscle Contraction
206(2)
Energy for Muscle Contraction
208(2)
Muscular Disorders
210(2)
Homeostasis
212(5)
PART IV Integration and Coordination in Humans
217(72)
Nervous System
217(26)
Nervous Tissue
218(6)
The Central Nervous System
224(6)
The Limbic System and Higher Mental Functions
230(2)
The Peripheral Nervous System
232(5)
Drug Abuse
237(6)
Senses
243(22)
Sensory Receptors and Sensations
244(2)
Proprioceptors and Cutaneous Receptors
246(2)
Senses of Taste and Smell
248(2)
Sense of Vision
250(6)
Sense of Hearing
256(5)
Sense of Equilibrium
261(4)
Endocrine System
265(24)
Endocrine Glands
266(4)
Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
270(3)
Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
273(2)
Adrenal Glands
275(3)
Pancreas
278(2)
Other Endocrine Glands
280(4)
Homeostasis
284(5)
PART V Reproduction in Humans
289(44)
Reproductive System
289(20)
Male Reproductive System
290(4)
Female Reproductive System
294(3)
Female Hormone Levels
297(4)
Control of Reproduction
301(8)
Development and Aging
309(24)
Fertilization
310(1)
Development Before Birth
311(13)
Pregnancy and Birth
324(2)
Development After Birth
326(7)
PART VI Human Genetics
333(80)
Cell Division and the Human Life Cycle
333(18)
Cell Increase and Decrease
334(3)
Mitosis
337(3)
Meiosis
340(4)
Comparison of Meiosis with Mitosis
344(2)
The Human Life Cycle
346(5)
Patterns of Inheritance
351(16)
Genotype and Phenotype
352(1)
One- and Two- Trait Inheritance
353(6)
Beyond Simple Inheritance Patterns
359(3)
Sex-Linked Inheritance
362(5)
DNA Biology and Technology
367(22)
DNA and RNA Structure and Function
368(3)
Gene Expression
371(7)
Genomics
378(2)
DNA Technology
380(9)
Genetic Counseling
389(24)
Counseling for Chromosomal Disorders
390(8)
Counseling for Genetic Disorders: The Present
398(8)
Counseling for Genetic Disorders: The Future
406(7)
PART VII Human Disease
413(74)
Defenses Against Disease
413(18)
Organs, Tissues, and Cells of the Immune System
414(3)
Nonspecific and Specific Defenses
417(7)
Acquired Immunity
424(2)
Immunity Side Effects
426(5)
Parasites and Pathogens
431(22)
Microbes and You
432(4)
Viruses as Infectious Agents
436(5)
Bacteria as Infectious Agents
441(5)
Other Infectious Agents
446(7)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
453(18)
Bacterial Infections
454(3)
Viral Infections
457(2)
Other Infections
459(1)
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
460(11)
Cancer
471(16)
Cancer Cells
472(4)
Causes of Cancer
476(3)
Diagnosis and Treatment
479(8)
PART VIII Human Evolution and Ecology
487
Human Evolution
487(18)
Origin of Life
488(1)
Biological Evolution
489(4)
Humans Are Primates
493(3)
Evolution of Australopithecines
496(1)
Evolution of Humans
497(8)
Global Ecology
505(16)
The Scope of Ecology
506(3)
Energy Flow
509(1)
Global Biogeochemical Cycles
510(4)
Global Ecosystems
514(7)
Human Population, Planetary Resources, and Conservation
521
Human Population Growth
522(2)
Human Use of Resources and Pollution
524(7)
Biodiversity
531(6)
Working Toward a Sustainable Society
537
Appendix: Answer Key 1(1)
Glossary 1(1)
Credits 1(1)
Index 1

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