Intends to understand how the human body works. This book also helps you understand the relationship of humans to other living things in the biosphere.
Human Biology Summary
Human Biology by Sylvia Mader
Human Biology, Eleventh Edition has two primary functions: to understand how the human body works; and, to understand the relationship of humans to other living things in the biosphere.
About Sylvia Mader
Dr. Sylvia Mader is the best-selling author of introductory biology textbooks. Other books she has authored for WCB include: Inquiry Into Life, Human Biology, Introduction to Biology, and Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology.
Table of Contents
1: Exploring Life and Science; Part I: Human Organization; 2: Chemistry of Life; 3: Cell Structure and Function; 4: Organization and Regulation of Body Systems; Part II: Maintenance of the Human Body; 5: Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels; 6: Cardiovascular System: Blood; 7: Lymphatic System and Immunity; 8: Digestive System and Nutrition; 9: Respiratory System; 10: Urinary System and Excretion; Part III: Movement and Support in Humans; 11: Skeletal System; 12: Muscular System; Part IV: Integration and Coordination in Humans; 13: Nervous System; 14: Senses; 15: Endocrine System; Part V: Reproduction in Humans; 16: Reproductive System; AIDS Supplement; 17: Development and Aging; Part VI: Human Genetics; 18: Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance; 19: Cancer; 20: Patterns of Genetic Inheritance; 21: DNA Biology and Technology; Part VII: Human Evolution and Ecology; 22: Human Evolution; 23: Global Ecology and Human Interferences; 24: Human Population, Planetary Resources, and Conservation
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