Student Study Guide to accompany Human Biology

by Mader, Sylvia S.

• ISBN13: 9780072905861
• ISBN10: 0072905867
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-07-14
• Publisher: MCG

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

The Textbook	iv
To the Student	vi
Introduction: A Human Perspective	1	(5)
Part 1 Human Organization	6	(25)
Chemistry of Life	6	(9)
Cell Structure and Function	15	(8)
Introduction to Homeostasis	23	(8)
Part 2 Maintenance of the Body	31	(48)
Digestive System and Nutrition	31	(8)
Composition and Function of Blood	39	(7)
Cardiovascular System	46	(9)
Lymphatic System and Immunity	55	(9)
Respiratory System	64	(7)
Urinary System and Excretion	71	(8)
Part 3 Movement and Supportin Humans	79	(17)
Skeletal System	79	(8)
Muscular System	87	(9)
Part 4 Integration and Coordination in Humans	96	(32)
Nervous System	96	(13)
Senses	109	(8)
Endocrine System	117	(11)
Part 5 Reproduction in Humans	128	(22)
Reproductive System	128	(8)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	136	(6)
Development and Aging	142	(8)
Part 6 Human Genetics	150	(38)
Chromosomal Inheritance	150	(12)
Genes and Medical Genetics	162	(7)
DNA and Biotechnology	169	(12)
Cancer	181	(7)
Part 7 Human Evolution and Ecology	188	(1)
Evolution	188	(8)
Ecosystems	196	(9)
Population Concerns	205