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9780805394269

Human Biology : Concepts and Current Issues

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  • ISBN13:

    9780805394269

  • ISBN10:

    0805394265

  • Edition: 5th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2010-03-15
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Summary

KEY MESSAGE: Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Fourth Edition sparks interest among non-science readers by encouraging them to connect basic biology concepts to real-world issues that are relevant to their own lives. As an award winning teacher, author Michael Johnson demystifies the scientific process and the concepts of human biology using a narrative style to tell a story with a reader-friendly approach. Liposuction, antioxidants, and the black market for bones are just a few of the timely topics that are woven throughout each chapter to engage readers in learning the basics of human biology. Michael Johnsonrs"s jargon-free writing style and expanded coverage of current issues are supported by dozens of exciting new illustrations and photos that further engage reader interest, while unique "Try It Yourself" boxes and the accompanying InterActive Physiology reg; for Human Biology CD-ROM promote active learning. Human Biology, Science, and Society, The Chemistry of Living Things, Structure and Function of Cells, From Cells to Organ Systems, The Skeletal System The Muscular System, Blood, Heart and Blood Vessels, The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense, The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases, The Nervous System: Integration and Control, Sensory Mechanisms, The Endocrine System, The Digestive System, The Urinary System, Reproductive Systems, Cell Reproduction and Differentiation, Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation, Genetics and Inheritance, DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering, Development and Aging, Evolution and the Origins of Life, Ecosystems and Populations, Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues For all readers interested in demystifying the scientific process and the concepts of human biology using a narrative style to tell a story with a reader-friendly approach.

Table of Contents

Human Biology, Science, and Society
The Chemistry of Living Things
Structure and Function of Cells
From Cells to Organ Systems
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
Blood
Heart and Blood Vessels
The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense
The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases
The Nervous System: Integration and Control
Sensory Mechanisms
The Endocrine System
The Digestive System and Nutrition
The Urinary System
Reproductive Systems
Cell Reproduction and Differentiation
Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation
Genetics and Inheritance
DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering
Development and Aging
Evolution and the Origins of Life
Ecosystems and Populations
Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues
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